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Northern France

Towpath of the Scarpe – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Valenciennes

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France
Northern France

Towpath of the Scarpe – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Valenciennes

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(1)

11

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Towpath of the Scarpe – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Valenciennes

04:13

77.8km

210m

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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28 m for 18 m

After 77.9 km for 18 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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24.4 km

Greenway of the Plaine de la Scarpe

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Greenway which connects Denain to Orchies through the national forest of Marchiennes. 100% gravel. Starting from Orchies, the drop is more negative than from Denain.

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24.6 km

3

26.0 km

Bridge Over the Scarpe

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We leave the towpath and the Scarpe to take the greenway of the Scarpe plains.

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4

26.0 km

Trekking/gravel path along the edge of La Scarpe.

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5

26.3 km

Towpath of the Scarpe

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6

30.1 km

Marchiennes State Forest

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Chemin de l'Abbé, very easy to ride

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33.9 km

Greenway of the Scarpe Plain

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Greenway of Orchies in Fenain traced on an old railway line

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8

67.4 km

Technical descent

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Single to do 😉🚴 ♂️

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77.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

17.4 km

14.7 km

11.9 km

1.19 km

805 m

583 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

16.9 km

15.6 km

13.6 km

3.94 km

817 m

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Wednesday 20 May

23°C

8°C

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