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Farbus Hill – Canadian Memorial loop from Gare de Lens

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Road cycling routes
France
Hauts-De-France

Farbus Hill – Canadian Memorial loop from Gare de Lens

Moderate

4.0

(2)

12

riders

Farbus Hill – Canadian Memorial loop from Gare de Lens

02:22

57.2km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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27.0 km

Blue Lake

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Unfortunately closed until September 15th

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2

39.8 km

Farbus Hill

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Small hill over 500 meters through fields and woods, with a positive elevation gain of 26 meters.

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3

43.8 km

Zivy Crater - Thelus

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Zivy-Crater was one of two mine craters that were used by the Canadian Corps Burial Officer in 1917 for the burial of bodies found on the Vimy battlefield.

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45.2 km

Monument to the dead of Neuville-Saint-Vaast during the two world wars. The village was evacuated at the start of the Great War, destroyed by the fighting of 1915. The village …

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47.6 km

Vimy Ridge

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6

48.1 km

Canadian Memorial

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In April 1917, the Canadians attack the German army, which was standing by on the Vimy ridge, and win the battle. But this victory came at a high price: more …

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48.3 km

Canadian National Vimy Memorial

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The Canadian Vimy Memorial dominates the surrounding area with its two white towers. Nearby, in Thélus, the Canadian cemetery and the monument in honor of the Canadian artillery are installed …

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48.4 km

Canadians' Climb at Givenchy-en-Gohelle

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The Montée des Canadiens in Givenchy-en-Gohelle is an unmissable challenge for road cyclists. This climb, located near the Canadian Vimy Memorial, offers a gradual ascent, ideal for cycling enthusiasts. As …

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57.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

6.58 km

934 m

518 m

239 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.5 km

3.42 km

276 m

112 m

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Saturday 11 July

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