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Amstel Gold Race 2026

Amstel Gold Race 2026 April 17 – 20, 4 days/3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Maastricht – Valkenburg
Price from €795

Amstel Gold Cyclo – April 18 – Pro Race April 19

You can book an entry only price is 275 euros

Included with the entry:

Participation in the Tour version Amstel Gold Race (Sportive), without the need to enter the lottery
Breakfast at the VIP pavilion
Reserved parking near the VIP pavilion
Guarded bicycle parking
Unique shower and changing facilities
Buffet after you ride the Tour version Amstel Gold Race (Sportive)
Unique gift

Bike rental for the Amstel Gold Race, book with CCT Rentals? BOOK HERE

For private tours of 6 persons or more, send an email to info@cycleclassictours.com. Please note: private Spring Classic tours come with a different itinerary than we have on our website.
We can fully customize your private Spring Classic cycling trip for up to 15 people.

Only need a bike for the Amstel Gold Race? Check: BIKE RENTALS AMSTEL GOLD CYCLO 2026

Amstel Gold Cycling Race 2026 in The Netherlands

Watch and ride the one and only Dutch UCI World cycling classic, The Amstel Gold Race. Experience this cyclo event with short, narrow, steep climbs. Ride the Amstel Gold Cyclo event and immerse yourself in a beautiful cycling weekend in the South of Holland.

VIP Packages for the Amstel Gold Race 2026? Check: AMSTEL GOLD VIP 2026

Jump on your bike to get a fantastic experience in beautiful southern Limburg

Watch the only Dutch Classic, the Amstel Gold Race
Feel the ambiance of the race whilst following the riders on the track from the start at Maastricht Market Square. Of course, you will end your day on top of the famous Cauberg at Valkenburg to watch the finish of the Amstel Gold Race
Saturday, April 18, 2026, will be a day to remember. The tour version of the Amstel Gold Race Challenge is the most beautiful and toughest Tour Classic in the Netherlands. Don’t miss this unique atmosphere
Cycling in Holland is exploring beautiful,l picturesque villages on your way through southern Limburg
Taste the gastronomic specialties of the Dutch kitchen

On this four-day cycling trip, you will discover the best of the Netherlands. Explore the rolling hills in beautiful Limburg. This region in the footsteps of the Belgian Ardennes is famous for its steep, narrow climbs and is perfectly designed for the cycling enthusiast. Including 31 climbs, many curves, and often strong headwinds Amstel Gold race is one of the toughest classics of the season. Welcome to cycling paradise, and immerse yourself in a beautiful road cycling trip in the Netherlands.

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Day 1

Friday April 17 Check in

Please make your own way to Valkenburg. Around 18.00 the bike mechanic will deliver the bikes and will help you with the bike fitting. The evening is free for you to eat out.

Day 2

Saturday April 18 Amstel Gold Cyclo

Early breakfast at the VIP pavilion in Valkenburg. Here there’s secure bike parking and changing facilities.

Start times: 06.30 – 09.00: Start 240km (orange arrows)
06.30 – 09.00: Start 200km (pink arrows)
07.00 – 11.00: Start 150km (red arrows)
07.00 – 11.00: Start 125km (yellow arrows)
07.00 – 11.00: Start 100km (blue arrows)
08.00 – 11.00: Start 65km (black arrows)

NOTE: If you choose to buy an entry you will automatically enter for the 150km distance, as we believe that this allows riders to get the most out of their Amstel Gold experience. Anticipated programme Saturday 19 April 14:00-18:00 Pastabuffet in private area at the finish. The evening is free for you to eat out.

Day 3

Sunday April 19 Amstel Gold Race

After breakfast at the hotel, you are free to make your own arrangements to enjoy the Pro Race action. The Amstel Gold Race runs a total of 263km. There are 33 climbs on the route which together make up over 4000m of climbing. The Winner of the last edition was Mathieu van der Poel. After watching the start in Maastricht during the race, you will stay in Valkenburg to watch the riders come past and enjoy the atmosphere. You will find various bars, restaurants, and promotional stands in Valkenburg, and of course plenty of Amstel beer. Or you can choose to make the experience even more memorable by purchasing one of the VIP Hospitality options available. Please see the details below

VIP Hospitality: There are 4 options available :
Maastricht Start
Experience and Enjoy
From Start to Finish
A Day in an Official Amstel Gold Race Car
You can choose these options by clicking on
The VIP AMSTEL GOLD PACKAGES

Day 4

Monday April 20 Departure Day

After breakfast, please check out of the hotel. No airort transfers are available

ENTRY

ENTRY ONLY AMSTEL GOLD RACE CYCLO

Entry Only - please send an email to info@cycleclassictours.com - included

Participation in the Tour version Amstel Gold Race (Sportive), without the need to enter the lottery
The Sportive Entry with choice of distance: 60, 100, 125, 150, 200, 240km is available at €275
Breakfast at the VIP pavilion
Reserved parking near the VIP pavilion
Guarded bicycle parking
Special shower- and changing facilities
Buffet after your ride of the Tour version Amstel Gold Race (Sportive)
Unique gift

Distances with the car to Maastricht

Maastricht-Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 217km
Maastricht-Brussels Zaventem Airport 121km
Maastricht-Dusseldorf International Airport 111km
Maastricht-Charleroi Airport 125km
Maastricht-Eindhoven Airport 90km

Airports

Belgium’s and Holland’s main airports are Zaventem International Airport and Schiphol International Airport.

Train

The Airport’s train stations are located below Zaventem’s International Airport and Schiphol International Airport.
Trains from Schiphol International Airport to Maastricht Railway station are running every half an hour and the train ride takes two and a half hours. The Thalys (fast train between Paris and Amsterdam) has frequent fares, at least every half an hour between Paris Gare du Nord – Lille – Brussels Midi- Antwerp- Rotterdam – Amsterdam. The Eurostar (train which connects Great Britain to Continental Europe) from/ to London has up to 9 fares per day.

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All prices are based on double rooms
For bookings and inquiries contact us at info@cycleclassictours.com
All prices are based on double rooms from €395
You can book an entry only for 245 euros
bike rental for the Amstel Gold Race check BIKE RENTALS AMSTEL GOLD RACE

Extra Information

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Please do not make travel plans until you receive our confirmation.
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The information given is accurate and reliable, to the best of our knowledge. Should errors be found, we will rectify them as quickly as possible. However, we accept no responsibility for errors or inaccuracies.

Included

What's included:

3 nights in 3 * hotel in Valkenburg-Maastricht
Daily breakfasts
Hotel taxes included
The services of our local team
Bike rental delivery and bike fitting at your hotel between 18.00 and 19.00

Not Included

Entry only 275 euros
You have a choice of distances with your entry: 65, 100, 125, 150, 200, or 240km.
Included in Participation in the Tour version of Amstel Gold Race (Sportive), without the need to enter the lottery
Breakfast at the VIP pavilion
Reserved parking near the VIP pavilion
Guarded bicycle parking
Special shower and changing facilities
Buffet after your ride of the Tour version Amstel Gold Race (Sportive)
Unique gift
Single supplement € 265 euro
Bike rental from €175 BIKE HIRE AMSTEL GOLD
Vip Options: Check VIP AMSTEL GOLD RACE 2025

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Amstel Gold Race 2026

Cycle the Amstel Gold Race - Watch and ride the one and only Dutch UCI World cycling classic

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3* Hotel

Valkenburg

From €175

Sat April 18

Sun April 19

€275

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Amstel Gold Race 2026

Amstel Gold Cycling Race 2026 in The Netherlands

Jump on your bike to get a fantastic experience in beautiful southern Limburg

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