에스카우딘 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Perfect, just one dangerous point: the main road in Somain, crossing the road with a dangerous bend. Be careful.

Beautiful walk on a magnificent site

Great place to run on several routes or hike with the family

Nice outing

The Carrière des Peupliers in Abscon is a former chalk and marl quarry used to produce lime for the USINOR factory in Denain. These industrial activities have significantly changed the landscape of the Denaisis plain. After the end of the industrial activities, the land was transferred to the Nord department. Today, the area is an interesting place for nature lovers and offers a unique insight into the industrial history of the region.

The Rieulay slag heap, also known as the Argales slag heap, is the largest in the region with its 140 hectares. Formerly an industrial site for the storage of waste rock from the surrounding mines, it has been converted into a protected natural area and a place for leisure.

view of Lake Argales and the surrounding towns, at the highest point without going up very high

The Argales de Rieulay slag heap, the largest in the region (140 ha), has long since closed its mining page. A new story has been unfolding for several years now. That of a successful reconversion.