Grand Trail des Lacs & Châteaux  166 km trail running route — Belgium · Waimes

Belgium · Waimes

Grand Trail des Lacs & Châteaux

Distance

166 km

Date

May 15, 2026

Entry fee

165 EUR

€ / km

€0.99

Ardennes fairytale brutality: castle backdrops, endless forest climbs, and a long, technical Belgian classic.

Elevation and Terrain

Total Meters

6300m

D+/KM

37.95m/km

For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.

Logistics

Nearest airport

Liège (LGG) / Maastricht (MST)

Notes

Start: ~1–1.5 hrs drive to Ovifat (Waimes; ski-slope start site) / Public transport: possible via Verviers + local bus/taxi (We have pending to verify logistics/availability of local buses/taxis) / Accommodation: good supply in Malmedy/Spa/Waimes; camping nearby (Ovifat) available (TODO: verify booking)

Last checked: March 2, 2026Official Website →