If you’ve spent any time around mountain bikers in Belgium, you’ve probably heard someone mention “doing the Stoneman”.
The Stoneman Arduenna isn’t a race in the traditional sense. It’s a 176-kilometre mountain bike route through the forests, valleys and plateaus of the Ardennes and East Belgium, designed to be completed in one, two or three days.
Some riders push through it in a single effort. Others take their time, stopping to enjoy the landscapes along the way.
Either way, it takes a bit of planning. A good night’s sleep, a place to recover, secure bike storage, and enough space to unwind before heading back on the trail.
Located near Malmedy, DAFT Hotel is the perfect base for starting and ending the Stoneman. With bike parking, wellness, outdoor spaces and plenty of room to relax, it’s a place made for riders taking on one of the most beautiful mountain bike adventures in the Ardennes.
Each adventure needs its refuge
After tens of kilometres on the trails, many Stoneman riders choose the creative, musical and laid-back atmosphere of DAFT Hotel. Located just minutes from the route, it makes an easy base before, during or after the challenge.
As a Bed & Bike certified hotel, Daft is the perfect Hotel for anyone launching in the Stoneman Arduenna. We know what cyclists need after a long day in the saddle. Breakfast is always included, picnic packs can be prepared for the trail, and secure bike storage and washing facilities help keep both rider and bike ready for the next stage.
But DAFT is more than a cycling hotel. Surrounded by nature, with rooms, studios and tipis hidden among the trees, it’s a place to slow down after the effort. A swim, a drink, a good night’s sleep and the forest just outside yo
Good to Know
Daft Hotel is
- … in close proximity to the Stoneman Arduenna route.
- … offers a bike wash, a bike garage and a small workshop.
- … stocks starter packs for our guests.
- … provides you with luggage transport.
Why Is It So Popular?
The Stoneman shows a side of Belgium most people never see.
The route leaves the main roads behind and spends most of its time in forests, gravel tracks and remote valleys. You’ll cross the High Fens, ride through endless woodland, climb ridge after ridge and spend hours surrounded by nature.
It’s demanding without being extreme.
You don’t need to be a professional athlete.
You just need decent fitness, a mountain bike and a taste for long days outdoors.
1, 2 or 3 days
Wether you want to do the 176km in 1, 2 or 3 days, you’ll need a little bit of preparation before launching into the wildest ride of Belgium.
Here are some useful links to prepare your stay at Daft hotel during the Stoneman Arduenna:
Book your stay at DAFT Hotel:
https://www.dafthotel.be
Route information and GPX downloads:
https://www.stoneman-arduenna.com/en/the-route
Starter packs and checkpoints:
https://www.stoneman-arduenna.com/en/the-stoneman-experience
Official Stoneman Arduenna website:
https://www.stoneman-arduenna.com
See you on the trails! 🚵
