View of the Abbey's castle – Basilica of Our Lady of Avioth loop from Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Orval

View of the Abbey's castle – Basilica of Our Lady of Avioth loop from Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Orval

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View of the Abbey's castle – Basilica of Our Lady of Avioth loop from Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Orval

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27.0km

410m

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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64 m

À l’Ange Gardien Bar and restaurant

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À l’Ange Gardien is a surprising place; as part of the world-famous Orval site, it undoubtedly contributes to the region's tourism development. The fully renovated and modernized building meets all modern needs and requirements (proximity to parking, accessibility for people with disabilities, Wi-Fi, etc.). Here, you can enjoy the widest selection of Orval products. Both the beer and cheese are at their finest. L’Ange Gardien also exclusively serves Orval on tap, better known as the Green Orval.
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87 m

À l'Ange Gardien Orval Café

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260 m

View of the Abbey's castle

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The Château d’Orval was built on the old foundations of an earlier castle near the largest monastery in the country, the Orval Abbey. The castle was originally the home of the abbot.

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2.88 km

Villers-devant-Orval village

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Villers-devant-Orval is an old village that was largely destroyed during the Second World War. Only a few older houses survived this war.
When you walk through the village, you will discover some old 18th century farms and even a 17th century castle, now classified. On the « Place de l'Etang » in the center of the village is the Saint-Gengoulf fountain; this old structure was rebuilt in 1847; in a niche is the statue of the saint patron of the parish and holder of the church. Opposite is a « fumière » which, as the name implies, was a storage place for the manure. The wooden beams that support the roof come from the old church that was destroyed at the beginning of the war 1940-45.

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3.02 km

Old Customs Office (Douane)

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The old customs office is still there

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13.7 km

Le cuvé

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15.1 km

Basilica of Our Lady of Avioth

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The Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Avioth is a Gothic church dating from the 14th-15th century, of a surprising size for a village of 150 inhabitants. It has been classified as a French historic monument since 18402. The flamboyant Gothic building separated from the rest of the church is a unique architectural masterpiece of its kind. Every year in July, Our Lady of Avioth attracts pilgrims from all over the world. You can explore the basilica and its surroundings, admire the intricate stone carvings and the statue of the Black Madonna, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this rural sanctuary. The basilica is also a stop on the Via Arduinna, a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.

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15.2 km

Basilique d'Avioth

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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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