Monumental presents two routes!
The first one is the Flandrien Route: including many parts of the ultimate Flemish classic: de Ronde Van Vlaanderen. It is a 300 km adventure with 3,500 meters of elevation gain, shown as the left loop on the map.
The second route is the Grand Tour: a true challenge, with 700 km with an impressive 10.000 meters of elevation gain, represented by the full route on the map. Next to de Ronde, also all hills and climbs from the monument Liège-Bastogne-Liège are included, connecting them with the nicest off-road tracks.
Right from the start, you’ll dive straight into short, steep climbs like the Smeysberg and the cobbled Moskesstraat, nestled in the rolling hills of the Grape Region. These set the stage for the adventure ahead.
Later on the track, history and cycling intersect as you pass the Lion’s Mound, a monument to Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo in 1815.
Via the Hallerbos, the route leads to climbs that define the Ronde van Vlaanderen: Koppenberg, Paterberg, and Oude Kwaremont, following in the tracks of cycling greats. Heading east, the ride takes you through Pajottenland, a calm landscape of gravel paths and rolling fields.
The final stretch immerses you in the sprawling Zoniënwoud (Sonian Forest), one of Europe’s oldest urban forests.
The Grand Tour is an extended version of the Flandrien Tour, incorporating all the iconic trails of the Flandrien route while adding new, challenging sections.
The next 400 km, with over 6000 meters of climbing, will take you deeper into Belgium’s wild landscapes, where the challenges intensify (read: the climbs become longer and steeper).
Liege-Bastogne-Liege—the oldest and most grueling of the Monuments—is well-represented here. Tackle icons like the Côte de la Redoute, with its punishing 22% slopes (where Pogacar attacked this year), and the Col de Stockeu, reaching gradients of 20% and crowned with a statue of Eddy Merckx, who conquered this race five times.
Crossing the River Meuse, the real test begins. Ride through Houffalize, known for its UCI Gravel World Series qualifier, and the Ardennes. In 1944, where the German Army launched and lost its final offensive.
Pause in Durbuy, Europe’s smallest city, before heading to Namur, home to a majestic citadel overlooking the Meuse. From Namur, the route winds back through scenic countryside to Heverlee. Bold riders will finish not just a ride, but an unforgettable odyssey, earning their place in the story of Belgian cycling.