If you want to discover the industrial heritage of the region, you can hike to the Terril n°5 Lapugnoy, a former slag heap of the Marles coal mines. You can enjoy the views of the surrounding countryside and the Bois de Lapugnoy. You can also learn about the history and the ecology of the site, which has been reclaimed by nature and wildlife. The slag heap is about 60 meters high and covers an area of 14.35 hectares.

MR9

April 1, 2024

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View of the slag heaps of the Carreau Valley of Marles and Auchel from the Lapugnoy slag heap, but also of the town of the commune with its bell tower and its fields.

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ARNO 62

September 22, 2025

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view of Béthune from the Fouquereuil spoil heap

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1. Bois de Dames et terrils n°5 et 12 — boucle depuis Bruay-la-Buissière

7.89km

02:08

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ladies' Wood – Spoil tip No. 12 loop from Fouquereuil

27.3km

07:13

260m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Terril Number 5 of Lapugnoy – Lapunoy lake loop from Vis à Marles

7.77km

02:01

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Lapugnoy, Béthune, Hauts-De-France, France

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Terril n°5 Lapugnoy

1. Bois de Dames et terrils n°5 et 12 — boucle depuis Bruay-la-Buissière

2. Ladies' Wood – Spoil tip No. 12 loop from Fouquereuil

3. Terril Number 5 of Lapugnoy – Lapunoy lake loop from Vis à Marles

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