Marchiennes State Forest – Argalles spoil tip and pond. loop from Somain

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Marchiennes State Forest – Argalles spoil tip and pond. loop from Somain

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Marchiennes State Forest – Argalles spoil tip and pond. loop from Somain

02:45

41.2km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 41.0 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.91 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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6.49 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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6.51 km

The Scarpe canalised at Marchinennes

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Trekking/gravel path along the edge of La Scarpe.

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9.94 km

Marchiennes State Forest

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Chemin de l'Abbé, very easy to ride

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12.2 km

Croix-ou-Pile

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Very good restaurant with good choice of Belgian and local beers.
Quality cuisine and welcoming staff.

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19.4 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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25.2 km

Viewpoint

25.9 km

Argalles spoil tip and pond.

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Nature, cycling, walking and water fun at the Les Argalles mining site.

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27.3 km

Plage des Argales

Beach

27.6 km

Étang des Argales

Lake

32.3 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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41.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

9.46 km

8.07 km

3.80 km

3.32 km

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

9.55 km

8.89 km

7.05 km

555 m

148 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

13°C

7°C

44 %

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Marchiennes State Forest – Argalles spoil tip and pond. loop from Somain

Greenway of the Plaine de la Scarpe

Bridge Over the Scarpe

The Scarpe canalised at Marchinennes

Marchiennes State Forest

Croix-ou-Pile

Inland Scarpe greenway

Argalles spoil tip and pond.

Voie Verte de la Scarpe Inférieure

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