The Ardennes Monster, a road ultra across the Ardennes
Photo: Tanguy Sterckx · No5The ultra that won’t be tamed.
It takes a fair dose of recklessness just to come looking for it.
From 200 to 1,050 km, the Monster runs through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and France, stacking climbs and bad ideas, and never lets itself be broken in.
Nobody comes here to beat the Monster.
You come to tangle with it. And you never leave quite the same.
No616.07.2027Namur
The loops · No6
Four loops, one Monster.
Start and finish in Namur, high above the Citadel. The longer the loop, the deeper it digs into the Ardennes, and beyond.
1050KKing UltraFour countries, 122 climbs, more than twice Everest.1,050 km20,000 m+Start · Fri 16.07 · 8 pm
500KQueen StageOne Everest, to the metre.500 km8,848 m+Start · Fri 16.07 · 8 pm
300KWild BoarOne long Ardennes day.300 km5,100 m+Start · Sun 18.07 · 8 am
200KNewFuriThe way in.200 km3,400 m+Start · Sun 18.07 · 8 amResist & Ride · the Monster’s home
The whole Monster, in one place.
The Monster was born at Resist & Ride, the Belgian ultra-cycling and bikepacking label. Its full page now lives on resistandride.cc: the map of the four loops, every climb with its profile, practical info, the pack and the No5 photos.
Registration · No6
Before you commit.
Read the rules, get your medical certificate ready, then pick your loop on njuko.
- Early Birduntil 31.12.2026
- Standard rate01.01 to 30.06.2027
Since 2022
Five chapters. The sixth is being written.
Riding with the Monster
The Monster doesn’t reward hesitation.
A night start, four countries, a hundred and twenty-two climbs. Early Bird rate until 31 December.
No616.07.2027Namur
