Ardennes Cross
Mountain bike tour from Beaufort via Vianden and Lultzhausen
During this four-day mountain bike tour, you will discover two contrasting regions of Luxembourg and their remarkable natural landscapes. The route will take you through the rocky trails of the Mullerthal region around Beaufort and then on to the green hills of the Luxembourg Ardennes. You will see Vianden and its majestic medieval castle overlooking the Our Valley, and the Upper Sûre reservoir in Lultzhausen, which is nestled in unspoilt nature. Offering a perfect balance of sporting challenges and panoramic discoveries, this tour is accessible to both traditional and electric mountain bikes, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural beauty of northern Luxembourg.
179€
The adventure
begins here
Your itinerary
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01Start at the youth hostel in Beaufort
Tour through Beaufort or a MTB tour of your choice (we’ll give you suggestions for tours)
Dinner and overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Beaufort -
02From Beaufort to Vianden
47,8 km
752 m (ascent) / 856 m (descent)
approx. 5.5 hours
Picnic lunch; dinner; overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Vianden -
03From Vianden to Lultzhausen
49,1 km
1165 m (ascent) / 1101 m (descent)
approx. 6.5 hours
Picnic lunch; dinner; overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel in Lultzhausen -
04From Lultzhausen to Beaufort
54,3 km
804 m (ascent) / 760 m (descent)
approx. 6 hours
Picnic
End of stay
Services included
- 3 nights’ accommodation in a multi-bedded room with full board (3x breakfast; 3x picnic; 3x dinner)
- one night in each of the youth hostels in Beaufort, Vianden and Lultzhausen
- Suggestions for itineraries
- GPX data for your own GPS device or smartphone application
Additional options
- Single or double occupancy
See our
rates
| Prices per person | Member's price | Standard price |
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Adults and young people aged 13 and above | 179 € | 192 € |
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Supplement | 10 € | 10 € |
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Supplement | 22 € | 22 € |
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Tourist tax in Vianden (per night) | 2 € | 2 € |
Our terms and conditions can be found here.
Reservations must be made at least 3 weeks before the start date.
Why not become a member?
Join one of the world’s largest associations!
- You will have access to 2,300 youth hostels in over 58 countries worldwide.
- Enjoy the many discounts available to members at hostels and tourist sites.
- There’s so much more besides!
Our Advice
For cyclists
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Some planning and equipment tips for cyclists
To plan your route, you will need to:
- search for a route beforehand based on length, difficulty and altitude
- connect to the GPS or application, then download the GPX files and maps to use offline
- check the weather forecast
- tell someone about the route
- bring plenty of water and snacks
In terms of equipment, you’ll need:
- a bicycle in good condition and correctly equipped in accordance with the Luxembourg regulations must have: a bell; two independent front brakes; a white or yellow light; at least two reflectors per wheel, or a continuous reflective strip on the tyres; reflectors on the pedals; a red reflector at the rear; a red rear light
- weatherproof clothing (layering principle)
- a small backpack with water, snacks and a change of clothes
- sun protection
- a first-aid kit
- a mobile phone with a full battery and an external battery
The better prepared and equipped you are, the more you’ll be able to enjoy your trek.
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Family-friendly cycling tours
The Grand Duchy is packed with family-friendly tours.
- Youth hostel packages for families
- Selection of large and small national tours
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Cycle paths for all
Luxembourg has several cycle routes:
- National cycle routes (PC)
- Regional cycle routes
- Cycling tours without borders in the Grande Région
- International cycle routes
- Vennbahn
- EuroVelo
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Maps
Detailed maps are available for each region. These can be purchased from hostels or tourist information offices.
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Activity applications
If you don’t have a GPS device, you can download one of the many hiking applications and upload your GPX tracks here:
LetzTrail
Komoot
outdooractive
Locus Map
Geoportail
Géocaching -
Public transport
Public transport is free for everyone in Luxembourg! For more information and timetables: www.mobiliteit.lu.
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Luggage transport
Want to go hiking without carrying your luggage? Then book the Move We Carry luggage transport service. You can book between 1 April and 30 November here: www.movewecarry.lu
Why wait?
Plan your route. Get on your bike! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside on two wheels.
