Climb. Explore. Resist.
The Ardennes Monster is the hardest ultra cycling race in Belgium.
Tame him.
1 050 km – ORIGIN
20 000 m+
The Origin.
Experience the Monster as it has always been: gargantuan.
The quintessence of self-surpassing, where Heroes have emerged.
Namur, 13.08.2025
3 Checkpoints
Time limit : 100h
500 km – EVEREST
8 848 m+
An introduction to the lands of the Monster.
Tame your emotions on a course that is both accessible and equally grandiose.
Experience the legacy of Ardennes cycling and climb an elevation equal to Mount Everest!
Namur, 13.08.2025
2 Checkpoints
Time limit : 48h
94 dreamers, … 42 finishers
On the first two editions, 94 dreamers thought about defeating the Monster... but only 42 manage to rise above the Citadel of Namur, the final barrier of this impossible course. Relive the Chapter II.
Images : Nova Production, Fabio Duez, Hugo Spina, Lucas Izzi
HEROIC
To become a Hero, all you need to do is deliver the final blow to the Monster. Isn't it child's play ?
LEGENDARY
Sweat and blood.
They have written The Ardennes Monster History., in golden letters.
BRUTAL
Many have walked on the steepest slopes of the Kingdom. Many have left a piece of their soul there...
Words of Heroes
Dare you go into the Monster's den ?
Going further... ? Fly, you fools !
The Route
Discover the route. Caution ! It is scary.
The Climbs
The most famous climbs are not the hardest. See that here.
Rules
All info you need to take part to this crazy adventure.
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