Golf and the Ardennes make a surprisingly good match. The rolling landscape around Durbuy, with its hills, forests and sweeping views, produces courses that are as challenging as they are scenic. The advantage for guests staying at Domaine Le Boulac: you barely have to drive at all. A short distance from the park lie two full 18-hole courses which together make up the Durbuy Golf Resort, forming a complete golfing destination.
Both courses are par 72 and follow the natural contours of the region. That makes them fundamentally different from the flat courses many golfers are used to: elevation changes and sight lines come into play at every turn.

Golf de Durbuy

The nearest course lies about 13 kilometres from the park — some 16 minutes by car — in wooded surroundings with centuries-old trees. Designed by the British architect Fred Hawtree, Golf de Durbuy is regarded as one of the most technical courses in the country. Narrow fairways, steep slopes and deep ravines call for careful thought on every shot. Its opening hole is something of a landmark: a par 5 on which you tee off from dozens of metres above the fairway and watch the ball hang in the air. After a brief closure in early 2026, the course has been open again since May, as part of a resort attracting significant investment.

Five Nations – Méan

A little further on, set on a high plateau to the west of Durbuy, lies Five Nations, about 23 kilometres (roughly 27 minutes) from the park. Designed in 1990 by golfing legend Gary Player, the course unfolds across an open landscape where the terrain visibly shapes play. Almost every hole is played on a slope or between two levels, so distances feel different from those on flat ground. The fairways and greens are consistently considered very well kept. The terrain is more physically demanding than average, with near-constant climbs and descents.

For beginners and experienced players

The two 18-hole courses are primarily of interest to experienced golfers with a valid handicap; Five Nations requires a federation card and a minimum handicap. Those who are not quite there yet, or who would like to introduce their children to the sport, can head for the compact 9-hole course and the golf academy, where qualified pros give lessons. Golf here is therefore not only for the seasoned player, but also a fine way to try something new as a family.

Play and unwind

There is more to the resort than golf alone. The brasserie and its terrace look out over the course and make a pleasant spot for lunch or a drink after your round. The clubhouse is housed in a restored farmhouse.

At a glance

• Courses nearby: Golf de Durbuy and Five Nations (Méan), together a 36-hole destination, complemented by a 9-hole course for beginners.
• Character: two par 72 courses in hilly terrain; technical and wooded (Durbuy) or open (Five Nations).
• Access: the 18-hole courses call for experience and a handicap; Five Nations requires a federation card. The 9-hole course and academy are open to beginners and young players.
• Distance from Domaine Le Boulac (Izier): Golf de Durbuy ±13 km / ±16 minutes; Five Nations (Méan) ±23 km / ±27 minutes.
• Practical: booking a tee time is advisable. For current green fees, opening hours and availability, contact the reception at Domaine Le Boulac or the golf club directly.

In the Ardennes, golf is play and landscape in equal measure. Between shots you take in forests, hills and views that no flat course can offer. And once your round is over, the quiet of the park awaits, where effort and relaxation flow naturally into one another.