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Northern France

Marchiennes State Forest – Étang des Argales loop from Douai

Northern France

Marchiennes State Forest – Étang des Argales loop from Douai

Moderate

4.8

(4)

30

riders

Marchiennes State Forest – Étang des Argales loop from Douai

02:47

54.1km

60m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: July 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 7.76 km for 19 m

After 24.4 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

11.0 km

Voie Verte de la Scarpe inférieure

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Very rolling gravel towpath not too busy and passable with any type of bike.

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2

19.3 km

Voie Verte de la Scarpe Inférieure

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Super green route, with many possibilities for variations. To get lost a little bit... if you want.

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3

20.6 km

Inland Scarpe greenway

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This greenway is a beautiful way to cycle in the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park. Here you follow the canalised river.

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21.6 km

The Scarpe canalised at Marchinennes

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Trekking/gravel path along the edge of La Scarpe.

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23.5 km

Along the Scarpe, between Lallaing & Marchiennes

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6

23.7 km

Scarpe towpath

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The Scarpe towpath in Warlaing follows the Scarpe towpath, from Mortagne-du-Nord, near the Belgian border, to Douai, passing through the Plaine de la Scarpe natural park. It crosses the Plaine …

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30.8 km

Marchiennes State Forest

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Chemin de l'Abbé, very easy to ride

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8

37.8 km

Étang des Argales

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Unmissable heap for mountain bikers in the sector. Also accessible in gravel if you limit yourself to the tour of the lake.

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54.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

6.04 km

5.17 km

5.13 km

1.62 km

443 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

10.00 km

7.32 km

3.81 km

757 m

325 m

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Tuesday 21 July

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