Hiking Collection by Fred Urrutia
The Chemin de la Liberté — On the traces of the battle of the Ardennes
3 days
6-6 h/day
70.8km
1,010m
1,000m
The route follows a three-stage loop departing from Bastogne, easily accessible on foot or by MTB. It alternates between small rural roads, forest tracks and country paths. On each section, signs and monuments tell the story of the liberation. The entire route is waymarked and suitable for itinerant hiking.
The terrain is generally easy, with no major technical difficulties. It is advisable to provide good shoes and to be minimally enduring, each stage exceeding 20 kilometers.
In terms of accommodation, some lodges and guest rooms line the route, but services remain limited on certain sections. Remember to book your nights as early as possible and to plan snacks for the stages.
The ideal seasons range from spring to autumn. Winter, on the other hand, can make some passages muddy or difficult to navigate, although this is also the time when the memory of the winter of 1944 takes on a more tangible dimension.
Bastogne, the starting and ending point of the route, is well served by the road. The nearest station is Libramont, accessible by train from Namur or Liège. Then, a bus continues to Bastogne.
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Le Chemin de la Liberté - In the footsteps of the Battle of the Bulge
68.6km
990m
990m
Last updated: July 22, 2025
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23.1km
06:17
320m
360m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
22.5km
06:11
360m
380m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25.1km
06:45
330m
260m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
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3
Distance
70.8 km
Duration
19:13 h
Elevation
1,010 m
1,000 m
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