Granfondo Belgium

Date
Sunday 20.04.2025
Distances
114 - 140 km
City
Lac de l'Eau d'heure
Country
Belgium
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Granfondo Belgium is a new event on the calendar organized in the Southern vacation town of Lac de l’Eau d’Heure in between the lakes.  The course winds its way through the Belgian-French border region.

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Course

Start and finish are located on the Barrage de la Plateau Taille next to the lake of Lac de l’Eau d’heure.  The 140km course first makes a loop around the lake before going south on a first 25km which will also be used in the final 20km coming back to the finish.

A first climb comes after 12km where the road slightly goes up for 3km making a first selection.  Major climb of the day comes after 96km turning left before Couvin with a 6km climb from the valley of the L’Eau Noire river with percentages up to 6%.

LAC DE L’EAU D’HEURE

Lac de l’Eau d’Heure is a largest lake region in Belgium composing of 5 articial lakes in the Hainaut province.  These lakes were created with a series of dams, resulting in a vast expanse of water and surrounding landscapes.

The area has been developed for outdoor recreation with water sports, hiking and cycling, fishing and an adventure park.

The major attraction of the area is the Plate Taille Dam, offering panoramic views from its skywalk

For more information https://www.lacsdeleaudheure.be/fr/