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Along the Meuse from Maastricht to Sedan
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8 days
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May Jun Jul Aug Sep
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NL06010
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Along the Meuse from Maastricht to Sedan
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Along the Meuse from Maastricht to Sedan

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Bike Tour: Along the Meuse from Maastricht to Sedan - 8 days

The International Meuse Route is a bicycle route along the meandering River Meuse (or Maas as it is known in Dutch) between Maastricht in the Netherlands and the French town of Sedan which boasts Europe’s largest castle. The route is over 280 km long and incorporates the RAVeL in Belgium and the in France. It is a promise of four days of highly enjoyable cycling through the valley of the River Meuse, past castles, forts and pretty villages, surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty. On our bicycle holiday you will cycle the entire International Meuse Route, staying the night in Liège Namur and Dinant in Belgium and in the picturesque village of Haybes, Charleville-Mézières and Sedan in France.

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Route
Day 1: Arrival in Maastricht
Day 2: from Maastricht (NL) to Liege (B)
Day 3: from Liege (B) to Namur (B)
Day 4: from Namur (B) to Dinant or Anhée
Day 5: from Dinant or Anhée (B) to Haybes (F)
Day 6: from Haybes (F) to Charleville-Mézières (F)
Day 7: from Charleville-Mézières (F) to Sedan (B)
Day 8: Bustransfer from Sedan to Maastricht

Day 1:    Arrival in Maastricht

Make your own way to Maastricht, the oldest town in the Netherlands. Free parking at the start hotel. By way of a welcome we have arranged for coffee/tea and Limburg pie for you, to get your energy up for the trip ahead. 

Day 2:    from Maastricht (NL) to Liege (B)
36 km

When you’re ready, set off on the first leg of your bike tour: from Maastricht to Liège, aka the “fiery city”. On the way to Belgium you will follow the River Jeker (which flows into the River Meuse at Maastricht) to the picturesque village of Kanne. Shortly after, take a look at the boats going through the locks at Ternaaien/ Lanaye, 225 m long and 25 m wide. From here, follow the RAVeL trail, via the friendly town of Visé, to Liège (or Luik, as it is called in Dutch). The last kilometres take you past tall cranes, rusty boats and old but busy industrial zones.

Day 3:    from Liege (B) to Namur (B)
74 km

Taking you right through the centre of Liège, the safe cycling path along the Meuse is very pleasant. Next, follow the John Cockerill railway to make your way out of the built-up area of Liège. Follow the signs for RAVeL . Seen up close, the blast furnaces of Seraing are awe-inspiring. If you like decorative glass, opt to stop off at the Val St. Lambert crystal factory shop. Next, ride your bike on quiet back-roads, past typical Walloon villages, never far from the river, towards Huy. Just before Huy, briefly switch to the bike track along the Meuse where the Tihange nuclear reactor is another very striking industrial complex. The Grande Place in Huy is the ideal spot for a lunch break. On the route along the Meuse to Namur, nature gradually prevails over industry. 

Day 4:    from Namur (B) to Dinant or Anhée
30 km

Follow RAVeL <La Meuse à vélo> to Dinant. You will pass the village of Wépion, famous for strawberries; and the Gardens of Annevoie, well worth a visit. In Dinant take your time to enjoy the town and riverside cafes.

Day 5:    from Dinant or Anhée (B) to Haybes (F)
51 km

Quickly after Dinant, you will reach the lovely Chateau Freyr. Then continue on <La Meuse à vélo> for several kilometres on the former railway from Hastière to Mariembourg. Cross the border into France and the first town you’ll encounter is Givet with its imposing Charlemont citadel. After visiting Givet, set off on the Voie Verte Trans-Ardennes and follow it to Haybes.

Day 6:    from Haybes (F) to Charleville-Mézières (F)
57 km

Continue all day on Voie Verte Trans-Ardennes, along the Meuse River. One of the day’s highlights is a visit to the charming town of Monthermé. Your destination is slightly after Charleville-Mézières, known for its lovely historical town centre.

Day 7:    from Charleville-Mézières (F) to Sedan (B)
34 km

In September 2015, an extension of the Voie Verte Trans-Ardennes was opened. It now stretches along the Meuse till past the town of Sedan in northern France. Through a picturesque landscape you will cycle to Sedan, famous for its castle, the largest in Europe.

Day 8:    Bustransfer from Sedan to Maastricht

First enjoy your breakfast and take some time to enjoy Sedan. If booked, you will have a transfer by touringcar (incl. bike and luggage) to Maastricht where your holiday ends.

If you go home by plane, we recommend to book an extra night in Maastricht at the end. You will arrive in Maastricht somewhere between 17.00 hrs and 19.00 hrs. 

Prices

Starting dates:

Mondays 
06 May
03, 17 June
01, 15, 29 July
26 August
1, 9, 15 September

For 2024 all dates are already fully booked


Price pp
Double room, breakfast 729.00
Single room, breakfast 1,079.00
Extra night double room, breakfast only 80.00
Rental bike
Hybrid 105.00
E-bike 160.00
Extra services
Bike theft insurance € 3.00 x 7 21.00
E-bike theft insurance € 6.00 x 7 42.00
Transfer (per person) per piece 50.00
SGR per piece 5.00

Starting point:

Maastricht

Accommodation

The hotels and the B&B on this trip have been carefully selected for their location, atmosphere and/or unique services. All rooms are en-suite. A list of the accomodation we work with appears below. If a certain accomodation is unable to confirm due to lack of availability, we will try to request a comparable alternative if possible. 

When selecting the accomodation, we try to take into account as much as possible a safe and closed bicycle shed. However, we cannot do this with all of them guarantee and this partly depends on the number of bicycles of other guests.

Maastricht - Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt****

Liege - Ibis Styles Guillemins****

Namur - Hotel les Tanneurs de Namur***

Dinant - Ibis Dinant***

Haybes - Le Clos Joli**

Charleville Mezières - Kyriad Hotel***

Sedan -  Hôtel le Chateau****

Practical info

7 Nights included

2/3/4 Star Hotels

Tourist tax not included, to be paid at the hotel

Breakfast included

Detailed roadbooks with maps and tourist information

The possibility of renting our bikes

7-days a week service-hotline

Luggage transport to your next hotel

Maastricht

Parking possibilities at the hotel

GPS-tracks availible

Any ferry crossings are not included

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