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Panorama Sankt Vith
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The tour of legendary climbs has been designed for athletically trained cyclists. With a total length of 135 km and a profile that features over 2000 metres of climb, this tour is among the toughest of sporting challenges.
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Distance 134.8 km
Duration8:13 h
Ascent2,011 m
Descent2,011 m
Highest point580 m
Lowest point221 m
It entails some of the region's best climbs, including some well known ones which form part of the Ardennes classic Liège-Bastogne-Liège: the Côte de Wanne for example (2.2 km, 7.2%), the Côte de Stockeu (1.1 km, 12%), and the Côte du Rosier (3.9 km, 6.3%). From St. Vith, the tour goes towards Salmchâteau and the heavily wooded region of Mont-le-Soie, where the first challenge awaits the riders. In the region of Trois-Ponts, there are a few more classics to be added to the list above, such as the Côte des Hézalles (1.7 km, 9.1%), the Côte de Mont-le-Soie (4.1 km, 6%), the Côte d'Aisomont (4.5 km, 5.1%), the Côte d'Amermont (3.4 km, 5.9%), and the Côte de Brume (2.6 km, 7.9%).
Author’s recommendation
Refreshment facilities at the destination in St. Vith or en route in Trois-Ponts or Stavelot.
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Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
Update: December 28, 2022
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
580 m
Lowest point
221 m
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Rest stops
Youth Hostel High Fens
Safety information
Beware of oncoming cyclists, walkers or other users on public roads and on the cycle path.
