Étang des Argales – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Wallers

Étang des Argales – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Wallers

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Étang des Argales – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Wallers

03:18

59.6km

130m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 50.6 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.6 km

Étang des Argales

Highlight • Lake

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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19.2 km

Argalles spoil tip and pond.

Highlight • Other

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

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20.0 km

Viewpoint over the Rieulay spoil tip pond

Highlight • Other

Cycling around the lake possible, perfect for mountain biking and gravel

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20.5 km

Étang des Argales

Lake

20.9 km

Plage des Argales

Beach

22.3 km

Small, bumpy single

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Small single dented in schist in the middle of birch trees.

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37.3 km

Voie Verte de la Scarpe Inférieure

Highlight • Other

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

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41.3 km

Marchiennes State Forest

Highlight • Other

Chemin de l'Abbé, very easy to ride

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43.6 km

Croix-ou-Pile

Highlight • Trail

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

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43.6 km

Marchiennes State Forest

Highlight • Forest

Like a giant slide!

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59.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

13.1 km

10.7 km

6.92 km

3.04 km

1.74 km

265 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

15.2 km

14.1 km

10.2 km

3.30 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

6°C

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Étang des Argales – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Wallers

Étang des Argales

Argalles spoil tip and pond.

Viewpoint over the Rieulay spoil tip pond

Small, bumpy single

Voie Verte de la Scarpe Inférieure

Marchiennes State Forest

Croix-ou-Pile

Marchiennes State Forest

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