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Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Fort de Mons

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Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Fort de Mons

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4.8

(40)

871

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Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Fort de Mons

01:18

12.6km

40m

Running

Moderate run. 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 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle du Héron

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.74 km

Singletrack in Parc du Héron

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Pay attention to the speed, the presence of pedestrians and not always the place to cross there. To do !

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3.08 km

LaM - Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut

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Museum of modern art and Art Brut with sculpture park.

More info:
musee-lam.fr

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4.01 km

Entrance to one of the region's most beautiful parks

Highlight • Other

Beautiful area. Very easy to go around the lake of the heron. Beautiful wildlife

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4.07 km

The Hunting Lodge of Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Highlight • Historical Site

Surrounded by the vast greenery of the Parc du Héron, the pavilion offers a peaceful place in the heart of Villeneuve d'Ascq. Around this former hunting lodge, you can enjoy …

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4.70 km

Lac du Héron

Highlight • Lake

The lake is part of the Heron Natural Park, a regional reserve that is home to a variety of flora and fauna. You can run around the lake and enjoy …

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5.10 km

Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

Avoid riding there on weekends or when the weather is nice, there are people walking there!

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5.69 km

Heron Lake

Highlight • Lake

One of the most beautiful places to walk in the Lille Metropolis

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8.24 km

Héron Lake is a natural area of 110 hectares. Created in the 1970s, it is surrounded by meadows, woods and trails. This protected site is home to rich biodiversity, including many species of birds and plants.

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12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

2.38 km

628 m

564 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

4.80 km

1.25 km

564 m

202 m

110 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

19°C

14°C

97 %

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Lac du Héron – Heron Lake loop from Fort de Mons

Singletrack in Parc du Héron

LaM - Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut

Entrance to one of the region's most beautiful parks

The Hunting Lodge of Villeneuve-d'Ascq

Lac du Héron

Heron Lake

Heron Lake

Heron Lake

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