Flanders Classic
Ghent, Belgium
Adventure price: $2500 per person - Double Occupancy
Tour Description
Our Flanders Classic tour takes you through the quintessential cities, villages and landscapes in the Flanders region of Belgium. Our route will also travel through historical WW1 memorials and battlefields surrounding the city of Ypres. Starting in Ghent we will be cycling to Oudenaarde, Kortrijk, Watou and Brugge. We will visit a number of great breweries and learn from the masters of the craft what makes Belgian beer so special. This trip is for all levels of cyclist, the days vary from 20-45 miles of relatively flat riding along cycle path and rural roads following canals in Flanders. If you are adventurous, some of the most iconic cobbles and climbs from the Tour de Flanders are available as add-ons.
• This tour includes many of owner Bob’s favorite Belgian towns, beers and bike routes.
Trip Itinerary
Day one - Ghent
We start in the wonderful medieval city of Ghent and visit the Huyghe ‘Delirium’ Brewery before a pre-tour dinner.
Day two - Ghent to Oudenaarde ~ 25 miles
After breakfast we begin our ride along the canal to Oudenaarde where we will visit the Tour de Flanders Museum and the Liefmans Brewery. In the evening we will pair Beer and Chocolate at the oldest pub in Oudenaarde.
Day three - Oudenaarde to Kortrijk ~ 25 miles
Today’s highlight is a visit with the Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte famous for the Duchesse de Bourgogne. In Kortrijk we will relax at our hotel and enjoy this wonderful city dating to the 13th century.
Day four - Kortrijk to Watou/Poppering ~ 50 miles
This ride is packed with historical stops including Ypres. Ypres is in the center of Flanders Fields and home to one of the best WW1 museums in the world. After exploring Ypres, we will ride on to the Abbey of Sint Sixtus. It is here they brew the Westvleteren beers that are renowned as some of the best in the world.
Day five - Watou/Poppering to Brugge ~45 miles
Waking up surrounded by hop fields we will cycle past windmills and small villages on our way to Brugge. Cycling along the coast we will experience more WW1 history and enjoy the far western parts of Flanders along the way before arriving in Brugge.
Day six - Brugge to Ghent ~30 miles
Today we cycle along the Brugge - Ghent canal back to Ghent for a celebratory night on the town and a beer tasting on a boat touring the canals of Ghent
Day seven - After breakfast together in the morning, we’ll check out of our hotel and part ways until the next adventure. We can help arrange for extra days in Ghent.