Grand Prix de Wallonie 2026: Course and favorites

The 2026 Grand Prix de Wallonie is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 16. The race will cover approximately 195 to 197 kilometers, starting in the vicinity of the Val-Saint-Lambert abbey in Seraing and concluding with a climb to the Citadel of Namur.

The course features several key ascents, including the Côte d’Ermeton, the Côte du Tienne-aux-Pierres, and the final climb up the Citadel, which includes steep sections and cobblestones. Defending champion Arnaud De Lie is expected to compete, alongside other notable favorites such as Benoît Cosnefroy, Jenno Berckmoes, and Romain Grégoire.