Cycling tourism in the Chimay region
🚴♂️Staying at La Demoiselle ô Bois means choosing an ideal starting point for discovering the Chimay region… by bike.
Here, you can cycle in the countryside, far from traffic, on varied routes that are suitable for cycle tourists, families, or those who enjoy leisurely rides.
Between RaVel, small country roads, forests and charming villages, cycling naturally emerges as one of the most beautiful ways to discover the region.
🏅A ""Bienvenue Vélo"" certified accommodation near Chimay
La Demoiselle ô Bois is officially Bienvenue Vélo certified, a real advantage for cyclists staying in Wallonia.
On site, you will benefit from, among other things:
a secure space for storing bicycles
a charging point for electric bikes
small repair equipment
a first aid kit
tourist information tailored to cyclists (routes, good places to eat, tips)
A welcome designed to integrate cycling simply and comfortably into your holiday.
Read also: The Bienvenue Vélo FR label - the Bienvenue vélo EN label
🗺️Cycling routes & signposted networks around Chimay
The Chimay region has a pleasant and well-marked cycling network, ideal for varying the pleasures according to your level and desires.
The RAVeL routes near the gîte
Line 156: from Momignies to Hastière
Access to the RAVeL network from the village of Seloignes, about 3 km from the gîte (old station – Route de Monceau 179- Map available in the photos on this page).
Line 109/2: from Thuin to Chimay
Perfect cycle paths for leisurely rides, family outings or cycle touring.
🔗 Practical information: https://ravel.wallonie.be/
bicycle number-junction network
To easily create your own customized itineraries:
https://www.cm-tourisme.be/fr/1000-bornes-a-velo
https://vhello.be/planifiez-votre-balade/
The most motivated cyclists can also join the French greenways , particularly along the Meuse.
Find out more in our News section:
🚴♂️ Bike rental & convenient services
Are you travelling without a bike and would like to rent one locally? Several options are available in the region:
- Tourist offices of Chimay andMomignies
- But Sport Chimay – in Chimay (bike rental - sale of cycling equipment - repairs)
Maps, contacts and personalized advice are also available directly at the cottage.
Cycling is a given at La Demoiselle ô Bois
From the cottage, you simply hop on your bike to explore the region at your own pace, without constraints or unnecessary detours.
In short, plenty to keep you busy… both at the gîte and outside. And since there are many cycling routes and events in the region (like Mons–Chimay–Mons, for example…), there's always a good reason to come back and unpack your panniers at La Demoiselle ô Bois.
To follow cycling events and cycling news in the region, also consider checking our Facebook page .




