Arenberg Creative Mine – Trouée d'Arenberg loop from Raismes

Arenberg Creative Mine – Trouée d'Arenberg loop from Raismes

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Arenberg Creative Mine – Trouée d'Arenberg loop from Raismes

04:32

109km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 31.1 km for 29 m

After 86.8 km for 12 m

After 102 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.76 km

Arenberg Creative Mine

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Site of the former Arenberg pit converted into a center dedicated to image and digital media
arenberg-minecreative.fr

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6.30 km

The Arenberg glade is the symbol of the cobblestone Paris-Roubaix classic. The irregular paving stone often causes mishaps and falls on the 2,400-meter-long swath through the Arenberg forest, making the section a decisive factor for the race.

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20.5 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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20.5 km

Marchiennes State Forest

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Like a giant slide!

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45.7 km

Col d'Erchin

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In the middle of the flat roads of the region, the Erchin pass is a delight for punchers. The climb remains accessible, however. It was not listed when the Tour de France passed through in 2022.

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82.5 km

Paris-Roubaix Mural in Hornaing

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superb fresco on Paris Roubaix

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89.4 km

Brillon–Tilloy-lès-Marchiennes–Warlaing Cobbled Sector

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Relatively easy cobblestone strip, which is neat. Especially in Paris Roubaix (with its 3 extremely difficult 5-star sections, it's nice to have a normal one every now and then. Like …

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