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Orval Abbey – Citadel of Montmédy loop from Florenville

Orval Abbey – Citadel of Montmédy loop from Florenville

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Orval Abbey – Citadel of Montmédy loop from Florenville

04:57

107km

1,150m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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After 47.0 km for 122 m

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Start point

Train Station

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17.6 km

View of Orval Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

In front of Orval Abbey, a nice climb begins. Take the opportunity before exercise to admire the architecture of this religious monument.

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17.8 km

Orval Abbey is a legendary place that combines history, culture, spirituality, and gourmet delights. The famous Orval Trappist beer is still brewed here, according to the original recipe. The label of the Orval bottle, as well as many of the abbey's ornaments, features a trout and a ring. Legend has it that Countess Mathilde de Canossa accidentally dropped her wedding ring into a fountain here. She prayed to God, and a trout appeared on the surface of the water, carrying the precious ring in its mouth. "It's a Val d'Or," cried the noblewoman. And she decided to found a monastery in this blessed place...

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20.2 km

GenGould Watermill

Highlight • Monument

By taking rue des Hawys, you discover the water wheel belonging to a very beautiful mill. Still active, you can see it working.

Witness to a bygone past, admire this masterpiece of know-how.

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47.1 km

Citadel of Montmédy

Highlight • Settlement

The Citadel of Montmédy is a beautiful piece of military history that has been preserved. A fortress was built on top of this hill as early as the Middle Ages. From this high point you have a great view of the entire area. After the conquest of the area by Louis XIV, he had his master architect Vauban improve and strengthen the fort. Vauban renovated the fort according to the most modern military ideas at the time and gave it his characteristic shape. The fort has a number of defensive walls around it in a kind of star shape. The idea behind this is that the enemy becomes disoriented once within the first walls. To reach the fort you first have to go through a number of walls and canals. The fort experienced several wars. Its first major test was the Napoleonic Wars, during which it was severely damaged. In the second half of the 19th century there was a confrontation between France and Prussia. Some damaged houses in the village were bombed during that period. In the First World War the garrison left the fortress to flee to nearby Verdun. It was never given a defensive function again.

The village itself within the walls is also very nice, although it is still being restored. A large number of houses are still badly damaged.

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58.9 km

Château de Louppy-sur-Loison and Church of Louppy-sur-Loison

Highlight • Castle

Municipality located in the Meuse department and crossed by the Loison. The village is known for its castle, the Château de Louppy-sur-Loison: one of the most surprising examples of the Renaissance style in the Lorraine region.

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62.7 km

Fresco tribute to the soldiers of 14-18

Highlight • Structure

Behind the war memorial, the artist Éléonore Giraud created a gigantic fresco depicting the warriors, humans and animals, of the war of 14-18. This fresco was unveiled on November 11, during the commemoration of the 1918 armistice.

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81.5 km

Basilique d'Avioth

Highlight • Other

Also known as the Basilica of the Fields, Notre-Dame d'Avioth is an impressive Gothic religious building. It has been known as a sanctuary since the 12th century and is therefore an important place of pilgrimage.

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90.6 km

Lake of La Soye

Highlight • Lake

This very pretty pond is located on the road to La Soye. A waterfall is located nearby. Stop by for more information.

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107 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.3 km

15.4 km

3.15 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.2 km

11.6 km

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Thursday 25 June

38°C

21°C

11 %

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Orval Abbey – Citadel of Montmédy loop from Florenville

View of Orval Abbey

Orval Abbey

GenGould Watermill

Citadel of Montmédy

Château de Louppy-sur-Loison and Church of Louppy-sur-Loison

Fresco tribute to the soldiers of 14-18

Basilique d'Avioth

Lake of La Soye

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