Liege Bastogne Liege 2025
26 April 2025
Key Features
- 3 nights | 4 days
- Local staff to assist you throughout
- Stay at one of the best hotels in Liege
- Mechanic will be available to assist you throughout the tour
- Breakfast
- Spread your payments
2025 Liege Bastogne Liege with Sportive Breaks
Sportive Breaks are here to support you taking on the hardest sportive of the Spring Classics. The full route of Liege Bastogne Liege is a full 258km and a massive 4,400 metres of climbing – more than Stelvio Santini or the Etape du Tour! Also known as La Doyenne des Classiques, the old lady of classics features famous cycling climbs such as La Redoute and is one epic ride steeped in history. Let us take care of your trip so you can focus on the event.
The following day, Sunday 27 April you can watch the pros tackle the course and battle it out in the last of the spring races.
LBL Challenge
You can choose from three distances to ride; 79km, 155km or the full route of 253km. Whichever challenge you decide to take, you will ride the Cote de la Roche-aux-Faucons and Cote de Cortil. To ride the famous La Redoute you need to enter either the 155km or 253km ride. To support you through the weekend Sportive Breaks stay in Liege, with a mechanic and knowledgeable staff on hand to assist. We will also drive you to the start line of the Sportive and on the Sunday we run a mini bus to take you to heart of the race.
2025 Pro Race
The day after the LBL Challenge, watch the Men’s and Women’s Elite take on the challenging route. Sportive Breaks will take you to one of the great viewing points on the race course. Alternatively you can .book you can enjoy the day as a guest of Team Visma | Lease a Bike for a unique behind-the-scenes experience – learn more.
Package and Prices
Liège-Bastogne-Liège is the 4th Monument of the season. As it has been around for so long, it’s also called ‘La Doyenne des Classiques’ (the old lady of the classics). LBL marks the end of the Ardennes Classics period usually as Amstel Gold, Fleche Wallonne and LBL follow on from each other in a week. It also spells the end of the Spring Classics season as the next stop is the Giro d’Italia for many of the riders.
The professionals ride on Sunday and on Saturday it’s the turn of amateur riders to ride their LBL Challenge.
Prices
$1385 based on 2 people sharing a twin room (2 single beds) or double (1 bed for couple)
$1995 based on single occupancy of a room
Included with your weekend
- 3 Nights at a 4* hotel in the centre of Liege near the sportive start and finish as well as the pro race start and finish
- Daily breakfasts
- Hotel taxes included
- The services of our local team including mechanic
- Guided warm up ride on Friday afternoon
- Private feed stop during the sportive only available for Sportive Breaks clients.
Also available
- Airport transfers from Brussels international airport (BRU) at $150 return per person – More info here
- Sportive Entry available from $149
- Scott Addict bike rental or similar rental from $425 More info here
What's Included?
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INCLUDES
- Spread your payments
- Services ot our local team
- Guided warm up ride on Friday afternoon
- Watch Sunday's Pro Race live
- Private feed stop during the sportive only available for Sportive Breaks clients.
- Stay at one of the best hotels in Liege: The Penta hotel is a 4* hotel located in the centre of Liege.
- Daily breakfasts
- Mechanic available throughout the weekend.
- Return race day transfers for riders
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ADDITONAL COSTS
- Scott carbon bike with Shimano 12 speed Di2 at $425 AUD
- 70 KM ENTRY = $149 AUD
- 147 KM ENTRY = $169 AUD
- 257 KM ENTRY = $269 AUD
- Return Airport Transfer Brussels - Liege = $150 per person
2025 Liege Bastogne Liege
The dates for the 2025 Liege Bastogne Liege weekend are Saturday 26th April for the Cyclo Sportive and Sunday 27th April for the Men’s and Women’s pro race. Dates are still to be confirmed.
2025 Liege Bastogne Liege Weekend Tour
Sportive Breaks offer a package which includes a 4* hotel in Liege which is perfectly placed for both the Cyclo sportive and the pro race, guided ride and mechanic and staff support throughout the weekend.
2025 Team Visma | Lease a Bike VIP Experience
The day after the LBL Challenge, you can enjoy the day as a guest of Team Visma | Lease a Bike for a unique behind-the-scenes experience. Bookable as an optionally extra – learn more.
Itinerary
Arrive Liege
Date
Location
Please make your own arrangements to Liege or meet us at Brussels International Airport (Zaventem). We will run one transfer from the airport today at 11.30. Please allow an hour from your flight landing time to your transfer time, to allow you to get through passport control and collect your luggage. The transfer takes approximately 1 hour so we will get to Liege for about 12.30.
View group transfer information here -Link
We will have your Sportive Entry available for you so no need to visit the expo today to collect your bib for tomorrow’s LBL challenge. If you have hired a bike with us, we will take you to collect your bike.
The option for an afternoon group ride to test the legs and your bike.
Daily Highlights
- Expert Staff
- Fitting of rental bikes. Assistance with bike building
- Central Hotel close to start / finish line
Rides
Short group ride to test the bikes
Meals
No meals
Liege Bastogne Liege Sportive
Date
Location
Today is the day! We have an early start this morning. Early breakfasts are arranged in the hotel restaurant. It’s 25km to the Sportive start location so we offer transport to get there. The challenge operates rolling start times rather than a mass start.
- 257 km: between 6:30 am and 7:30 am
- 147 km: between 6:30 am and 9:30 am
- 70 km: between 8 am and 10 am
Daily Highlights
- Services ot our local team
- Private feed stop during the sportive only available for Sportive Breaks clients.
- Return transfer to start / finish area
Ride
Your choice of race distances
Meals
Breakfast
Liege Bastogne Liege Pro Race Day
Date
Sunday 27 April
Location
After breakfast we will head to Quai des Ardennes to enjoy the build up to the race. The race starts for about 09.15 and finishes at about 16.00.
After the riders are on the way, we provide a guided shuttle to watch the riders come past several times in different locations. We will be back in Liege for the finish.
If you’d prefer to rest your legs today, you can stay in Liege where there will be plenty of like-minded fans watching the race unfold in a cafe before heading outside to catch the finish.
In the afternoon, we will collect rental bikes plus we assist with re-packing your bikes for travel.
Daily Highlights
- Expert Staff
- Guided shuttles to watch the race
- Live viewing of the Pro Race
Rides
TBC
Meals
Breakfast
Departure day
Date
Location
Today we say thankyou and goodbye for now.
We will run one airport transfer to Brussels Airport on departure at 09.00 for flights departing after 12.00. (available at a supplement)
Daily Highlights
- Services ot our local team
Ride
No rides today
Meals
Breakfast
More About the Event
The Liege Bastogne Liege Sportive on Saturday 26 April is the hardest sportive of the spring classics. The full route of the Liege Bastogne Liege Sportive is a full 258km and a massive 4,400 metres of climbing – more than Stelvio Santini or the Etape du Tour! The following day on Sunday 27 April, the Pros tackle the 2025 Liege Bastogne Liege thus making this a great weekend to explore a rarely visited part of Belgium.
We offer a hotel for 3 nights in Liege so it’s easy to get to both the start and the finish of the Sportive as well as to watch the Pro race the next day. We offer transport to get to the start and back from the finish of the Sportive. For amateur riders, the ultimate challenge is to cover the entire distance of Liège-Bastogne-Liège like the pros the following day. Famous hills such as the Côte de Saint-Roch (the wall of Houffalize), Côte de Wanne, Côte de Stockeu will make an impression on the longest distance of the Liège-Bastogne-Liège Challenge.
Shorter distances of 147k and 70 km are also available with all Sportive distances starting and finishing near Liege.
Please note that the start and the finish of the LBL Challenge are no longer in the centre of Liege. The new start and finish location is in Banneux, rue de l’esplanade (4141 Banneux, Sprimont)
Bike rental information?
We provide the option to hire a Ridley bike for the weekend. All bikes come with a carbon frame, disc brakes and Shimano 12 Speed Di2 gearing.
Click here to find more details about the bike – Link
Bike Hire
Bike rental information?
We provide the option to hire a Scott bikes for the weekend. All bikes come with a carbon frame, disc brakes and Shimano 12 Speed Di2 gearing.
From $425 AUD
Click here to find more details about the bike – Link
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years.
Plenty to choose from
Did you know we offer the biggest selection of European Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events.
Spread your payments
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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Liege Bastogne Liege 2026
Liege Bastogne Liege Men and Women – Sunday 26 April 2026
2026 Liege Bastogne Liege with Sportive Breaks
Sportive Breaks are here to support you taking on the hardest sportive of the spring classics. The full route of official Liege Bastogne Liege is a full 259km and a massive 4,400 metres of climbing – more than many other Sportives and around the same climbing as this year’s Etape du Tour!
A more manageable but still challenging 160km and 80km are also available. Also known as La Doyenne des Classiques, the old lady of classics features famous cycling climbs such as La Redoute and is one epic ride steeped in history. Let us take care of your trip so you can focus on the event.
The 2026 edition of the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Challenge takes place on Saturday 25 April. The following day on Sunday 26th of April you can watch the pros tackle the course and battle it out in the last of the spring races. Tadej Pogacar won in imperious style in 2025. Kim Le Court from Mauritius broke though the Dutch dominance by beating Amy Pieterse and Demi Vollering.
LBL Challenge
You can choose from three distances to ride; 80km, 150km or the full route of 250km. Whichever challenge you decide to take, you will ride the Cote de la Roche-aux-Faucons and Cote de Cortil. To ride the famous La Redoute you need to enter either the 150km or 250km ride. To support you through the weekend Sportive Breaks stay in Liege, with a mechanic and knowledgeable staff on hand to assist. We will also drive you to the start line of the Sportive and on the Sunday we run a mini bus to take you to heart of the race.
2026 Liege Bastogne Liege Pro Races
We are staying in Liege which is the venue for the start and the finish of the races. The day after the LBL Challenge, watch the Men’s and Women’s Elite take on the challenging route. Sportive Breaks will take you to one of the great viewing points on the race course.
Team Visma | Lease a Bike Experience
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Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Stay at one of the best hotels in Liege: The Pentahotel is a 4* hotel located in the centre of Liege.
Meals: Breakfast and evening meals at the hotel are included.
Ride and watch: Ride the toughest of all the spring classics on Saturday and watch the pros on Sunday.
Mechanical Support: Our expert mechanic will be on-hand all weekend.
Transport: The Sportive start and finish are in Sprimont, 25km from Liege. We provide transport there and back.
Bike rental: Scott Carbon bike with Shimano 12 speed Di2 available for hire.
What's Included?
Accommodation
4* Hotel in Liege
Meals included
All breakfasts and evening meals included
Transfer
Transport to Sportive start and finish
Guided bike rides
On Friday afternoon.
Mechanic
Available all weekend
Additional Extra - Transfer
Airport transfers from BRU available at £90 Return per person or £60 one way per person
Additional Extra - Bike Rental
Scott Carbon bike with Shimano 12 speed Di2 or similar
Additional Extra - Sportive Entry
Entries available for your choice of distance from £50
Packages and Prices
Liège-Bastogne-Liège is the 4th Monument of the season. Because of its long and illustrious history, it’s also known as the ‘La Doyenne des Classiques’ (the old lady of the classics). LBL marks the end of the Ardennes Classics period, which consists of Amstel Gold race, Fleche Wallonne and LBL. These events follow on from each other in a week. It also spells the end of the Spring Classics season as the next stop is the Giro d’Italia for many of the riders.
The professionals ride on Sunday, with Saturday being the turn of amateur riders to ride their LBL Challenge!
Prices
- £699 based on 2 people sharing a twin room (2 single beds) or double (1 bed for couple)
- £949 based on single occupancy of a room
Included with your weekend
- 3 Nights at 4* hotel Penta in the centre of Liege
- Daily breakfasts and evening meals
- Hotel taxes included
- The services of our local team including mechanic
- Guided warm-up ride on Friday afternoon
- Return transport to the start and finish of the LBL Challenge in Sprimont (25km)
- Watch live action on La Redoute on LBL day
Also available
- Airport transfers from Brussels International Airport (BRU) at £90 Return or £60 one way per person
- Sportive entry available from £50 with all distances (80km | 150km | 250km) available
- Scott Addict bike rental or similar rental from £220
- VIP Day Experience with team Visma | Lease a Bike – £649 per person
Itinerary
Day One - Arrival
Date
Friday 24th of April 2026
Location
Brussels International Airport – Liege
Please make your own arrangements for travelling to Liege or meet us at Brussels International Airport (Zaventem) and take airport transfer.
Add on: Airport Transfer: We will run one transfer from the airport today at 11:30am. Please allow an hour from your flight landing time to your transfer time, to allow you to get through passport control and collect your luggage. The transfer takes approximately 1 hour, meaning our expected arrival time in to Liege will be around 12:30pm.
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as we have made arrangements to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Alternatively, you can rent a bike with us for the weekend. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
We will have your Sportive entry available for you, so no need to visit the expo today to collect your bib for tomorrow’s LBL challenge. If you have hired a bike with us, we will take you to collect your bike.
Race Briefing
This evening our bike guides will do a race briefing to run through the LBL Challenge race day logistics and the route.
Daily Highlights
- Airport transfer - Additional Cost
- Fully supported
- Fitting of Rental Bikes
- 4* Hotel in Liege
- Race Briefing
Ride
At 14:00pm this afternoon after bike building and fitting of rental bikes, join us on our guided ride. The ride will be around 30km and will be a chance for you to make sure your bike is set up correctly.
Late afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. This afternoon you are free to enjoy the hotel’s facilities. You are also free to eat your meal at the hotel or to explore some of Liege’s restaurants.
Meals INCLUDED
Evening Meal
Our Hotel
We are staying at Penta Hotel Liege. Our hotel is located 4km from the Quai des Ardenens where the pro race starts and finishes on Sunday. The hotel is booked on half-board basis, with breakfasts and evening meals included. You will also have free access to the following:
- Access to the hotel gym
- Secure bike store
Day Two - The 2026 Liege Bastogne Liege Challenge
Date
Saturday 25th of April 2026
Location
Sprimont
Today is the day! We have an early start this morning. Early breakfasts are arranged in the hotel restaurant.
Getting to the start
For 2026 the Liege Bastogne Liege Challenge will start and finish in the town of Sprimont, 25km south of Liege. After breakfast, we will take you to Sprimont where your challenge awaits you!
The challenge operates rolling start times rather than a mass start so you can pick what time you want to start the ride.
The return after the finish
We will have some food and drinks available at the finish and we will operate a shuttle service back to Liege based on when people finish.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Official Sportive
- 4* Hotel in Liege
- Mechanic on Hand at start line
Ride
Start: Sprimont
Finish: Sprimont
Meals INCLUDED
Breakfast & Dinner
Distances & Start times
Start Times
- 250km: between 06:30am and 07:30am
- 150km: between 06:30am and 09:30am
- 80m: between 08:00am and 10:00am
Day Three - Liege Bastogne Liege
Date
Sunday 26th of April 2026
Location
Liege
After breakfast we will head to Quai des Ardennes to enjoy the build up to the race. The race starts at approximately 09:15am and finishes at about 16:00pm.
After the riders are on their way, we provide a guided shuttle to watch the riders come past at a great location on the route. We will then return to Liege for the finish.
If you’d prefer to rest your legs today, you can stay in Liege where there will be plenty of like-minded fans watching the race unfold in a cafe before heading outside to catch the finish.
In the afternoon, we will collect rental bikes, as well as assisting you with re-packing your bikes for travel.
Evening meal will be at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Watch the Pro's
- 4* Hotel in Liege
- Mechanic to help with packing away bikes
WATCH THE PROS
Experience the race on the road and at the finish line
Meals INCLUDED
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Four - Departure
Date
Monday 27th of April 2026
Location
Liege – Brussels International Airport
After breakfast, it’s time to check out and depart Liege.
Optional Airport Transfer
We will run one airport transfer to Brussels Airport on departure at 09:00am for flights departing after 12:00pm. Available at an additional cost.
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer - Additional Cost
- Fully supported
Meals INCLUDED
Breakfast
2026 Liege Bastogne Liege
The dates for the Liege Bastogne Liege 2026 weekend are Saturday 25 April for the Cyclo Sportive and Sunday 26 April for the Men’s and Women’s pro race.
Liege Bastogne Liege 2026 Weekend Tour
Sportive Breaks offer a package which includes a 4* hotel in Liege which is perfectly placed for both the cyclo sportive and the pro race, guided ride and mechanic and staff support throughout the weekend.
2026 Team Visma | Lease a Bike VIP Experience
The day after the LBL Challenge, you can enjoy the day as a guest of Team Visma | Lease a Bike for a unique behind-the-scenes experience. Bookable as an optionally extra – learn more.
2026 Liege Bastogne Liege Weekend with Sportive Breaks
The Liege Bastogne Liege Sportive on Saturday 25 April is the hardest sportive of the spring classics. The full route of the Liege Bastogne Liege Sportive is a mighty 250km and a massive 4,400 metres of climbing – more than this year’s Etape du Tour! The following day on Sunday 26 April, the pros tackle the 2026 Liege Bastogne Liege, making this a great weekend to explore a hidden gem of Belgium.
We offer a hotel for 3 nights in Liege so it’s easy to get to both the start and the finish of the Sportive as well as to watch the Pro race the next day. We offer transport to get to the start and back from the finish of the Sportive. For amateur riders, the ultimate challenge is to cover the entire distance of Liege-Bastogne-Liege like the pros the following day. Famous hills such as the Côte de Saint-Roch (the wall of Houffalize), Côte de Wanne, Côte de Stockeu will make an impression on the longest distance of the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Challenge.
Shorter distances of 150km and 80km are also available with all Sportive distances starting and finishing near Liege.
*Please note that the start and the finish of the LBL Challenge are no longer in the centre of Liege. The new start and finish location is in Banneux, rue de l’esplanade (4141 Banneux, Sprimont)*
Liege Bastogne Liege Challenge Strava Routes | GPX files
2026 Liege Bastogne Liege GPX Files
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL meaning you can book with confidence.
Plenty to choose from
Did you know? We offer the biggest selection of European Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events.
Spread your payments
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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Liege Bastogne Liege Challenge 2025
Friday 25th – Monday 28th April 2025
Liege Bastogne Liege Challenge Weekend with Sportive Breaks
Join Sportive Breaks in April to Ride & Watch the oldest and toughest of the Spring Classics. The full route of Liege Bastogne Liege is 165 miles and a massive 14,400 feet climbing. Also known as “La Doyenne” or “The Old Lady” of the classics, the route includes some of the toughest climbs in the Belgian Ardennes, most famously the Cote de la Redoute. After completing this great feat yourself on Saturday, sit back and watch the pros race their final spring classic on Sunday, and enjoy this often overlooked and unique area of Belgium.
Stay at one of the best hotels in Liege: The Penta hotel is a 4* hotel located in the center of Liege.
Ride and watch: Ride the toughest of all the spring classics on Saturday and watch the Pros on Sunday.
Transport: The Sportive start and finish are in Sprimont (15 miles from Liege). Return transportation provided.
Bike rental : Mechanic available all weekend. Bike rental for $285.
What's Included & Optional Extras
Accommodation
4* Hotel in Liege
Meals Included
All breakfasts and evening meals included
Transfer
Return transportation to/from the Gran Fondo start/finish area
Mechanic
Available all weekend
Guided warm-up Ride
Friday afternoon
Optional Extra - Gran Fondo Entry
Choice of distances, from 50 to 150 miles
Additional Extra - Airport Transfer
Airport transfers from Brussels Airport (BRU) available at $120 return
Additional Extra - Bike Rental
Scott Addict or similar From – $285
Prices
Package Prices
- $909 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room (2 single beds) or double (1 bed for couple)
- $1,221 per person based on single occupancy of a room
Included with your weekend
- 3 Nights at a 4* hotel in the centre of Liege
- Daily breakfasts and evening meals
- The services of our local team including mechanic
- Guided warm up ride on Friday afternoon
- Hotel taxes included
Also available
- Airport transfers from Brussels international airport (BRU) at $120 return per person
- Scott Addict bike rental or similar rental from $285
- Gran Fondo Entry available from $65 (below distances are approximate)
- 80km (approx 50 miles) with 1,500m (4,900ft) climbing – $65
- 150km (approx 93 miles) with 2,700m (8,900ft) climbing – $90
- 250km (approx 150 miles) with 4,400m (14,400ft) climbing – $119
Itinerary
Day to day
Airport Transfer: An optional transfer from Brussels International Airport (BRU) is available, departing for Liege at 11:30 AM. Please book arriving flights before 10 AM to allow you to clear customs and collect your luggage. The transfer to Liege is approximately 1 hour so we expect to arrive at 12:30 PM.
Independent Arrival: Alternatively, make your own way to Liege to our hotel.
Your Bike: Our mechanic will be at the hotel this afternoon if you require any assistance with building your bike. If you rent a bike for the weekend, this will be available this afternoon.
Guided Ride: At 2 PM this afternoon, join us on our guided ride. We will ride out from our hotel on a short ride, to help loosen your legs after a long flight, and familiarize yourself with your new bike if you have chosen to rent.
This Evening: We will have a meal together at the hotel this evening. Our team will talk you through the plan for the weekend, and give you some advice ahead of the ride tomorrow. We will also hand out your start number for tomorrow, so you don’t need to travel to the expo to register.
An early breakfast is arranged in our hotel this morning. Rolling starts usually begin at 6:30 AM and transportation to the start is provided for all bikes and riders. Times below are approximate, based on previous years.
157 miles: from 6:30 AM
96 miles: from 6:30 AM
50 miles: from 9:00 AM
Our vehicle will wait at the Start/Finish area in Sprimont, and will provide shuttles back to our hotel through the afternoon.
After breakfast we travel to Quai des Ardennes to enjoy the build up to the race. The riders set off at 9:15 AM and return about 4:00 PM. We will then offer a shuttle service out onto the race route to watch the live action.
If you would prefer to rest your legs and spend the day in Liege, there will be plenty of like-minded fans watching the race unfold in a cafe before heading outside to catch the finish. The race organizers usually install a giant screen near the finish area to allow the public to watch the race.
In the evening, we will collect rental bikes, and assist with re-packing your bikes for travel.
We will run one airport transfer to Brussels Airport on departure at 09.00 for flights departing after 12.00. (available at a supplement)
More About the Event
The Liege Bastogne Liege Sportive is the hardest sportive of the spring classics. For amateur riders, the ultimate challenge is to do the long distance and ride the same route the pros will ride on the following day. You will climb Côte de Saint-Roch (the wall of Houffalize), Côte de Wanne, and Côte de Stockeu.
Shorter distances of 95 miles and 50 miles are available. All Sportive distances start and finish near Liege.
Please note that the start and the finish of the LBL Challenge is no longer in the center of Liege. The Sportive now starts and finishes in Sprimont. Our package includes transfers for you and your bike between Liege and Sprimont.
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