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The mountain chain
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48.2km
620m
Cycling
This route crosses the Flanders mountains on varied terrain, with climbs and descents. The route is suitable for electric bikes, which can be rented on site. You can also make the effort easier by dividing the route over two or three days.
The start is in Bailleul, with its Grand-Place, its UNESCO-listed belfry, its Benoît-De-Puydt museum and its Town Hall. A stop at the National Botanical Conservatory allows you to explore its remarkable garden before heading towards Belgium.
The Kemmel Provincial Estate is home to a nature reserve, a charming village and several sites linked to the First World War. Further on, the Mont des Cats Abbey, perched at 162 metres, offers a unique panorama. Its shop offers monastic products including beers and a tavern allows you to regain your strength.
After crossing the Parc Marguerite Yourcenar, the ponds of the Three Fountains are a pleasant stopover between nature and gastronomy. The route then passes through Saint-Jans-Cappel, where the museum dedicated to Yourcenar and a Flemish tavern invite you to take a last break before returning to Bailleul.
Explore our range of short stays in Flanders: https://www.coeurdeflandre.fr/preparer-mon-sejour/week-ends-et-courts-sejours/
by Destination Coeur de Flandre
Last updated: May 22, 2026
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Grand'Place of Bailleul
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French Soldiers' Memorial (1914–1918), Kemmelberg
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The tower is free to enter on Fridays and Saturdays (from 2 p.m.) and Sundays (from 12 p.m.).
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30.8 km
Mont des Cats Abbey
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37.4 km
Marguerite Yourcenar Park
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39.1 km
Étangs des Trois Fontaines
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40.7 km
Saint-Jans-Cappel
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46.0 km
National Botanical Conservatory
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48.2 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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40.9 km
4.10 km
2.45 km
790 m
Surfaces
39.3 km
7.54 km
790 m
553 m
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Highest point (160 m)
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February 7, 2025
This route crosses the Flanders mountains on varied terrain, with climbs and descents. The route is suitable for electric bikes, which can be rented on site. You can also make the effort easier by dividing the route over two or three days.
The start is in Bailleul, with its Grand-Place, its UNESCO-listed
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