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
Planning your route
- Choose a route in advance according to length, difficulty and elevation
- Download the GPX files and offline maps to your GPS or cycling app
- Check the weather forecast
- Tell someone where you’re going
- Take enough water and snacks
What you’ll need
- A bicycle in good working order that meets Luxembourg road regulations:
- a bell
- two independent brakes
- a white or yellow front light
- reflectors on the wheels (or a continuous reflective strip on the tyres)
- reflectors on the pedals
- a red rear reflector and a red rear light Weatherproof clothing (dress in layers) A small backpack with water, snacks and a change of clothes Sun protection A first-aid kit A fully charged mobile phone and a power bank
- Weatherproof clothing (dress in layers)
- A small backpack with water, snacks and a change of clothes
- Sun protection
- A first-aid kit
- A fully charged mobile phone and a power bank
The better prepared you are, the more you’ll enjoy the ride.
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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 use one of these hiking apps and upload your GPX tracks:
- LetzTrail
- Komoot
- Outdooractive
- Locus Map
- Geoportail
- Geocaching
Why wait?
Plan your route. Get on your bike! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside on two wheels.
