Perimeter Walk: Commemoration of the Battle of the Ardennes

An annual historical walk in Bastogne brings together thousands of participants to honor the memory of the liberating soldiers.

Image of a commemorative march for the Battle of the Ardennes, featuring reenactors in period attire in a wooded Walloon landscape.
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Image of a commemorative march for the Battle of the Ardennes, featuring reenactors in period attire in a wooded Walloon landscape.

On the occasion of the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of the Ardennes, the municipality of Bastogne is organizing its traditional Perimeter Walk, a major commemorative event.

The Perimeter Walk, an annual commemorative hike of the Battle of the Ardennes, will take place in December 2026. This event annually draws several thousand Belgian and foreign civilians and military personnel, including many Americans with their families, who come to pay tribute to the soldiers who liberated Bastogne.
Animated by numerous reenactors in period costumes, this walk aims to perpetuate the duty of remembrance and respect for the liberators. Three routes are offered to participants: 7 km, 14 km, and 21 km.

Find all the information (registrations, accommodation, course...) here.

Tickets are on sale until Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Based on information from the official source: Commune de Bertogne (12/10/2026)