Basilica of Our Lady of Avioth – Orval Abbey loop from Thonne-le-Thil

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Basilica of Our Lady of Avioth – Orval Abbey loop from Thonne-le-Thil

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Basilica of Our Lady of Avioth – Orval Abbey loop from Thonne-le-Thil

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35.6km

480m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Parc naturel de Gaume

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8.38 km

Along the Thonne River

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The Thonne is a river in Belgium and France, a tributary of the Chiers on the right, which is part of the Meuse basin. It rises in Gaume (Belgium), before crossing the French border and continuing its course in the department of Meuse. Thonne-la-Long is the first French village in the valley of the Thonne. The Thonne flows approximately from northeast to southwest, its orientation at the village level is from east to west at an altitude of 210 m2. In Belgium, the Thonne only flows through the village of Sommethonne (municipality of Meix-devant-Virton). In France it flows through the villages of Thonne-la-Long, Avioth, Thonnelle and Thonne-les-Près

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14.1 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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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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25.7 km

Orval Castle

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Definitely worth taking a look inside

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26.2 km

Orval Abbey

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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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26.4 km

À l'Ange Gardien Orval Café

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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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26.6 km

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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28.6 km

GenGould Watermill

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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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35.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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18.1 km

9.00 km

7.71 km

857 m

Surfaces

25.2 km