220km / ULTRA

ULTRA.

220K

D+ 3.800

6.09.26

BOUILLON

Follow the flow of the Semois

All routes start in the heart of Bouillon, at the foot of its legendary medieval castle. From there, riders follow the river upstream into a landscape of endless forest trails, open valleys, and timeless villages — a natural playground built for gravel.

The Parc National de la Semois delivers everything riders love: fast, rhythmic terrain, mixed surfaces, and wild beauty around every corner.

DISTANCE & ELEVATION

  • Distance: 220km
  • Positive Elevation Gain: +3.800m
  • Accumulated Elevation Gain: 7.600m
  • Maximum Altitude: 440m
  • Minimum Altitude: 212m

TERRAIN

  • Unpaved: 73%
  • Paved: 27%

TIMES

  • 1st finisher: 7h18
  • Cut-off Time: 13h

CUT OFF TIME

  • Cut-off time at Botassart (km155): 3:00 p.m. Any participant arriving after 3:00 p.m. must follow the QUEEN RACE 160km route to the finish line, with 10 km remaining, and will be considered a finisher of the QUEEN RACE 160km distance.


SATURDAY

Check-in
Location: Event Village – Rue de la Poulie
Time: 14:00h – 18:00h

SUNDAY

Start
Location: Event Village – Rue de la Poulie
Time: 6:30h

Finish
Location: Event Village – Rue de la Poulie
Time: 13:48h – 19:30h

Finish Feed Zone
Location: Event Village – Rue de la Poulie
Time: 13:48h – 19:30h

  • Feed zones along all routes
  • Medical & mechanical support points
  • WC, showers & bike cleaning area
  • Recycling & waste management zones
  • Parking for cars, vans & motorhomes
    (Exact locations to be confirmed)

 FEED ZONE 1  Chassepierre / Breux – KM 45,2

          1st participant: 8:00h Cut off time: 9:00h

FEED ZONE 2  Epioux  KM 100,2

          1st participant: 9:50h – Cut off time: 12:04h

FEED ZONE 3  Auby – KM 133,4

          1st participant: 10:56h – Cut off time: 13:54h

FEED ZONE 4  Poupehan – KM 173

          1st participant: 12:16h – Cut off time: 16:06h

FINISH FEED ZONE  Bouillon – Cut off time: 19:30h

* Only athletes are allowed to enter the feed zones, mechanical and food assistance is prohibited.

* Remember that in the life bases, we do not provide any single-use containers.

FEED ZONE PRODUCTS
Feed Zone 1, 2, 3 & 4:
water, Coca-cola, isotonic drink,  products, banana, orange, candies, cacao and hazelnut cream, nuts, olives, rice pie.
Finish: water, Coca-cola, isotonic drink, fruit, nuts, olives (all gluten-free) and pasta or rice.

ASSISTANCE AREA 1  Chassepierre / Breux – KM 45,2 – ASSISTANCE AREA – HOW IT WORKS

          1st participant: 8:00h – Cut off time: 9:00h

ASSISTANCE AREA 2  Epioux  KM 100,2 – ASSISTANCE AREA – HOW IT WORKS

          1st participant: 9:50h – Cut off time: 12:04h

ASSISTANCE AREA 3  Auby – KM 133,4 – ASSISTANCE AREA – HOW IT WORKS

          1st participant: 10:56h – Cut off time: 13:54h

ASSISTANCE AREA 4  Poupehan – KM 173 – ASSISTANCE AREA – HOW IT WORKS

          1st participant: 12:16h – Cut off time: 16:06h

  • The assistance area will be clearly signposted. Assistance is only permitted within this designated area. Any assistance provided outside this area will result in a penalty.
  • Within the assistance area, it is allowed to provide food, clothing, or mechanical assistance.
  • Pro/Elit woman
  • Pro/Elit man
  • Age Groups
    Under 23
    24-34 years
    35-39 years
    40-44 years
    45-49 years
    50-54 years
    55-59 years
    60-64 years
    65-69 years
    70-74 years
  • Open woman
  • Open man
  • Non binary

The River is built for endurance and enjoyment, not brutality. Expect smooth gravel, rolling climbs, and flowing descents through forest and countryside.

  • Recommended tires: 38–45 mm fast-rolling gravel
  • Recommended gearing: standard gravel setup
  • Surface: ~75% gravel & forest, 25% tarmac & village roads

A route to enjoy every pedal stroke — pure flow from start to finish.