Liege-Paris-Liege
LIEGE-PARIS-LIEGE
In 1892, the oldest of the Belgian Classics was born: Liège–Bastogne–Liège. A cycling race that was originally meant to lead to the creation of another professional event, Liège–Paris–Liège — a race that ultimately never came to be.
In 2023, we wanted to pay tribute to this heritage by organizing the first edition of the ultracycling challenge Liège–Paris–Liège. With the values and challenges of ultracycling — open to everyone, fully self-supported, without assistance. After three editions to the City of Lights, we introduced two new routes in 2026: LPL Spring, a shorter format, and LPL Challenge, a longer adventure featuring two mandatory parcours and new territories to discover — while keeping alive the tribute to Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the warmth of the Liège spirit.
LPL SPRING 2027
May 15–17, 2027
4 countries, 450 km, and 6,500 m of elevation gain to be covered in a maximum of 54 hours—self-supported and without outside assistance.
A long-distance version of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, with a touch of the Amstel Gold Race.
🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇩🇪 Germany 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
LPL SPRING 2027: a unique route following a strictly defined track, starting and finishing in Liège. From Liège, the route heads north into the Netherlands; you will traverse the hills of Limburg and ride part of the iconic Amstel Gold Race course, including the climb up the Cauberg. The route then enters Germany, crossing the forests and hills surrounding Lake Rursee and the former Vogelsang military training site, before continuing south toward the steep terrain of Luxembourg. From there, the course loops back into Belgium and reaches Bastogne, before tackling some of the legendary climbs and roads of Liège-Bastogne-Liège for the final leg of the journey.
A 450 km transnational loop spanning four countries, blending roads familiar from previous LPL editions with a completely new route.
Solo or duo participation
99% road route; for reference, the course was scouted using 28mm tires.
Registration opens: November 1st, 12:00 PM (noon)
Details
Start and Finish: Simenon Youth Hostel (Rue Georges Simenon, 2 – 4020 Liège)
Start : Saturday, May 15, 2027, at noon
Arrival: Monday, May 17, 2027, by 6:00 PM at the latest
Registration
Your registration includes:
- complete GPX route file
- GPS tracker
- custom LPL cycling cap
- screen-printed LPL T-shirt
- screen-printed musette bag
- natural Belgian drink and local beer at the finish
- meal at the finisher party (optional)
- discount on hostel stays before/after the event
- secure bag drop during the ride
- access to showers at the finish
- media car on the course (free access to photos)
SOLO
195 €180 € until February 28th- Registration opens November 1st at noon
- Registration closes April 11
DUO
390 €360 € until February 28th- Registration opens November 1st at noon
- Registration closes April 11
Rules
Riders
The event is open to anyone aged 18 or older (or with parental consent).
The challenge involves physical risks due to its difficulty level — participants must acknowledge and accept these risks, and be physically capable of completing the event. Every participant is responsible for ensuring they are in adequate physical condition beforehand.
Route
The fixed route has te be followed in its entirety. The GPX tracks will be sent to you with the manual.
If for medical or mechanical reasons, a participant must use another transport than the bike, he or she is required to resume the race from the place where he or she used this transport.
Unsupported
This is an unsupported race. Each participant must advance with their own strength (no drafting, no following car or public transport) and carrying their belongings. No outside help is accepted. Water, food and equipment must come either from shops or from the race organization.
Tracker
We will provide you a Tracker (Follow my Challenge), a 50€ cash deposit will be asked during the check-in. This amount will be refunded at the return of this one. The device has to be turned on during the all race, the rider has to take care of it. In case of device problems the rider has to be able to deliver the gpx file of his ride. If the rider doesn’t finish the race, he/she has to bring it back to the organization (at the start or to be shipped with a tracking number).
Security
Each participant must respect the highway code at all times. The roads are open to traffic throughout the duration of the event.
Each participant must have 2 functional front lamps and 2 rear lamps, a survival blanket and a reflective vest. Wearing a helmet is mandatory.
Each participant ensures their own safety. In the event of an accident or problem, the organization is not required to provide assistance. In case of an accident the rider calls the emergency number 112.
Insurance
In accordance with the law, the organization has taken out a liability insurance policy with a private insurer.
Each participant is individually responsible for purchasing personal accident insurance for their own coverage. By registering, participants accept the risks and hazards associated with the event and release the organizing association, Local Bastard, from any liability related to “Liège-Paris-Liège”.
Images rights
By registering for the event, participants agree to be filmed and photographed during the event. The images can be broadcast on the website (www.liegeparisliege.com), the social networks of the organization and the organizers.
Refund conditions
In the case of cancellation by the participant, the organization will refund 75% of the registration amount until March 1, 2027. After this date, there will be no more refunds.
Access + Accommodation
The city of Liège is easily accessible by train (Liège-Guillemins international station 3 km away).
Possibility to stay at the Simenon youth hostel (place of departure and arrival). You can book your room directly on the website. Showers will be available after the challenge for all participants. It’s possible to leave a bag safely during the challenge.
