2026 Bolero UEC Gravel European Championships
On Sunday 30 August 2026, Houffalize will host the 2026 Bolero UEC Gravel European Championships.
The setting lies deep in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, in and around Houffalize, a
picturesque town hidden among green hills along the winding Ourthe river. Here, where endless forests, rolling landscapes and pure nature meet, riders will face a challenge they will never forget.
Houffalize is more than just a host town, it is a true sanctuary of gravel cycling. Since 2021, Houffa Gravel has been organised here annually and has grown into a regular qualifying event for the UCI Gravel World Championships.
In 2026, Houffa Gravel will make way, exceptionally, for an even bigger story: the 2026 Bolero UEC Gravel European Championships.
The 2026 UEC Gravel European Championships are also part of the Gravelking UCI Gravel World Series. As a result, the event also serves as a qualifying race for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships, which will take place on 10 and 11 October in Nannup (Australia).
Register now and become part of this unforgettable chapter in the history of gravel cycling.
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Wielrennen draagt waarden uit waar de Nationale Loterij zich sterk mee verbonden voelt: strijdlust, solidariteit, doorzettingsvermogen en fair-play. Die waarden herkennen we ook bij onze spelers, die meebouwen aan een collectief avontuur en elke dag bijdragen aan de ondersteuning van sport en tal van projecten in België. Al meer dan 40 jaar is de Nationale Loterij er trots op een echte voortrekker te zijn van het Belgische wielrennen. Het Europees Gravelkampioenschap 2026 in Houffalize sluit naadloos aan bij die engagementen door competitie, natuur, avontuur en de passie van het grote publiek samen te brengen op Belgische bodem.
Born in Flanders, VAN RYSEL is proud to ride to the Ardennes as the Main Partner of the 2026 European Gravel Championships. Founded in the heart of legendary cycling territory, where every climb and cobblestone tells tales of epic racing, the brand places research and development at its core, collaborating with elite athletes to engineer innovative, race-winning gear.
Bikes, helmets, apparel, sunglasses, and home trainers: every piece of our equipment is designed in-house to function in total synergy. This complete ecosystem empowers riders from their very first outings to the absolute peak of the WorldTour. Driven by the excellence of the Decathlon CMA CGM and VAN RYSEL ROUBAIX pro teams, VAN RYSEL masterfully crafts every detail to elevate the ride and deliver the pure, uncompromising thrill of speed.
Sportograf is the official photo service of the 2026 Bolero UEC Gravel European Championships. These photographers have earned a strong reputation among participants over the years with their fully digital service and fair pricing. As active cyclists themselves, they have excellent insight from the participant’s perspective. After the event, you can view your photos here.