Mountain Biking

Roc d'Ardenne

Mountain Biking covering 24.5 km to 110 km in Houffalize (Wallonia, Belgium)

LocationHouffalize, Wallonia, BelgiumShow on map(50.1324° N, 5.7908° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,860 m

Roc d'Ardenne is an endurance sporting event in Houffalize, Wallonia, BE focused on Mountain Biking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Night Run, Festive, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including BIG Roc Marathon (110 km, +2,860 m D+), Roc Marathon (83.2 km, +2,163 m D+), Roc d'Ardenne E-bike (59.4 km, +1,544 m D+), Roc of Ardenne (59.4 km, +1,544 m D+), Mid Roc (37.6 km, +978 m D+), and Rando Mid Roc (37.6 km, +978 m D+) (10 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rocdardenne.be).

Official website
Roc d'Ardenne in Houffalize (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadNight RunFestiveMulti-DayForest

Races & distances (10)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
BIG Roc MarathonMountain Biking110 km+2,860 m18 m - 1,219 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Roc MarathonMountain Biking83.2 km+2,163 m21 m - 929 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Roc d'Ardenne E-bikeMountain Biking59.4 km+1,544 m24 m - 672 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Roc of ArdenneMountain Biking59.4 km+1,544 m27 m - 675 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Mid RocMountain Biking37.6 km+978 m30 m - 441 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Rando Mid RocMountain Biking37.6 km+978 m18 m - 429 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gourmet RockMountain Biking27.7 km+720 m21 m - 323 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Roc NightMountain Biking27.5 km+715 m24 m - 324 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Rando Roc NightMountain Biking27.5 km+715 m27 m - 327 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Red Rock RandoMountain Biking24.5 km+637 m30 m - 298 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
110 km
Elevation gain
+2,860 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,860 m D-
Altitude range
18 m - 1,219 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
110 km+2,860 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS50.1325° N, 5.7908° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 18 m to 1,219 m above sea level (+2,860 m D+, -2,860 m D-)

Peak: 1,219 m·at 79.7 km·Ø 5.2 %
18 m418 m819 m1,219 m0 km22 km44 km66 km88 km110 km1,219 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Roc d'Ardenne take place?

Roc d'Ardenne takes place in Houffalize, Wallonia, BE (start area at coordinates 50.1324° N, 5.7908° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Roc d'Ardenne?

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including BIG Roc Marathon (110 km, +2,860 m D+), Roc Marathon (83.2 km, +2,163 m D+), Roc d'Ardenne E-bike (59.4 km, +1,544 m D+), Roc of Ardenne (59.4 km, +1,544 m D+), Mid Roc (37.6 km, +978 m D+), and Rando Mid Roc (37.6 km, +978 m D+) (10 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Mountain Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Roc d'Ardenne?

The main competition (BIG Roc Marathon over 110 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,860 m of elevation gain and -2,860 m of elevation loss, ranging between 18 m and 1,219 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Roc d'Ardenne?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rocdardenne.be).