Escaudain, a region in the Nord department of France, presents a unique landscape for outdoor activities, characterized by its mining heritage. This area features re-naturalized slag heaps, subsidence ponds, and sections of the Parc naturel régional Scarpe-Escaut, providing diverse terrain. These varied environments are suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Escaudain offers more than 20 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, covering several sports like road cycling, touring cycling,…
72
Routes
4.4
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Average rating
795
People visited

62
riders
117km
04:54
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
41
riders
60.0km
05:57
160m
160m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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38
riders
94.7km
04:01
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(1)
39
riders
88.4km
03:37
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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37
riders
56.4km
03:44
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(11)
37
riders
26.1km
01:37
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
10
riders
53.0km
03:11
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
15.1km
01:00
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
hikers
10.6km
02:41
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
11.2km
02:51
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(5)
9
hikers
18.2km
04:36
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(3)
10
hikers
10.6km
02:40
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(12)
52
riders
50.2km
03:10
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
37.4km
02:14
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
19.5km
01:09
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
37.2km
02:34
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.0
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20
riders
64.7km
03:21
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(4)
25
riders
34.9km
01:47
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
59.0km
02:58
100m
100m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
49.5km
02:32
120m
120m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
runners
5.93km
00:37
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
14.0km
01:27
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
runners
9.90km
01:04
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
runners
12.2km
01:17
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Escaudain offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Hiking. The region features 24 routes, with an average rating of 4.46 stars from the komoot community.
Escaudain is known for its road cycling, notably featuring the Trouée d'Arenberg, a 1.4-mile (2.3 km) section of the Paris-Roubaix race. Several road biking routes are available, offering diverse experiences. More details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Escaudain guide.
Mountain biking in Escaudain is popular on the re-naturalized slag heaps, which provide challenging and unique terrain. One slag heap near Étang des Argales is particularly favored by mountain bikers. The MTB Trails around Escaudain guide offers specific routes.
Escaudain offers various hiking trails, including a 6.3-mile (10.1 km) loop around old chalk and marl quarries, and a 6.6-mile (10.6 km) loop around Carrière des Peupliers. These routes explore the mining basin, wetlands, and forests. The Hiking around Escaudain guide provides more information.
The region's diverse cycling routes, including those around lakes like Étang des Argales and along converted railway lines such as the "Cavalier d'Azincourt," are suitable for leisurely bike tours. These paths offer opportunities for family-friendly exploration of the natural and historical landscapes.
Key natural features include mining subsidence ponds like Étang des Argales and Goriaux Pond, and re-naturalized slag heaps. The area is also part of the Parc naturel régional Scarpe-Escaut, characterized by wetlands and forests.
The Trouée d'Arenberg is a famous 1.4-mile (2.3 km) paved section of the Paris-Roubaix cycle race, located in Escaudain. It is known for its irregular paving stones, offering a significant experience for road cycling enthusiasts.
Komoot offers several guides for Escaudain, including Road Cycling Routes around Escaudain, Cycling around Escaudain, MTB Trails around Escaudain, and Hiking around Escaudain. Guides for gravel biking and running are also available.
Escaudain is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 19,000 visitors sharing experiences on komoot. The 24 routes in the region have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars from nearly 2,000 ratings.
The official website for the municipality of Escaudain is www.ville-escaudain.fr. This site provides general information about the commune.
The main phone number for the Escaudain town hall is +33 (0)3 27 44 07 04. This number can be used for general inquiries about the municipality.

