Highlight • Religious Site
Orval Abbey
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Countess Mathilde, who was a widow, had accidentally dropped her wedding ring into the spring of the valley, she begged God for help and before long a trout surfaced with the precious ring in its mouth. Mathilde then exclaimed, this really is a golden valley! (Orval, val d'or means golden valley) and out of gratitude she decided to found a monastery in this blessed place.
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55.3km
03:33
560m
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02:57
480m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40.5km
02:33
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 210 m
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