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France
Hauts-De-France
Douai
Somain

Towpath of the Scarpe – Croix-ou-Pile loop from Somain

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Hauts-De-France
Douai
Somain

Towpath of the Scarpe – Croix-ou-Pile loop from Somain

Moderate

4.7

(14)

43

riders

Towpath of the Scarpe – Croix-ou-Pile loop from Somain

02:32

39.2km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 220 m

After 39.1 km for 220 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.91 km

Greenway of the Plaine de la Scarpe

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Greenway which connects Denain to Orchies through the national forest of Marchiennes. 100% gravel. Starting from Orchies, the drop is more negative than from Denain.

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2

6.49 km

Bridge Over the Scarpe

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We leave the towpath and the Scarpe to take the greenway of the Scarpe plains.

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3

6.51 km

Trekking/gravel path along the edge of La Scarpe.

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4

6.83 km

Towpath of the Scarpe

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5

25.9 km

Croix-ou-Pile

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Very good restaurant with good choice of Belgian and local beers.
Quality cuisine and welcoming staff.

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6

26.9 km

Abbé Car Park

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Ideal for the picnic

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7

28.1 km

Marchiennes State Forest

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Chemin de l'Abbé, very easy to ride

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8

30.5 km

Short mountain bike outing

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B

39.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

10.1 km

4.62 km

1.36 km

393 m

244 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

10.1 km

4.86 km

4.58 km

737 m

148 m

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Tuesday 2 June

19°C

13°C

75 %

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