The Mines and Trivères Loop

A road cycling route starting from Houdeng-Aimeries

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Discover the historic mines and picturesque Trivères region on this challenging road cycling route.

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Map miniature of "The Mines and Trivères Loop" cycling inspiration in Prov. Hainaut, Belgium. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner

This route takes you through the coal mining history of the Hainaut province, passing by several remarkable terrils (slag heaps). Highlights include the Terril Sainte-Marie, known for its distinctive shape and panoramic views, and the Montigny-le-Tilleul, a charming village with a beautiful town hall and church. The highlight of the route is the Terril Albert 1er, one of the largest slag heaps in the region, which offers a memorable ascent for cyclists.

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88 km

745 m

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Highlights on the route

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Start: Houdeng-Aimeries Village center

Houdeng-Aimeries: Relaxing cycling experience through the countryside.

Houdeng-Aimeries is located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. As a road and gravel cyclist, Houdeng-Aimeries offers a moderate cycling experience. The region features quiet country roads that are suitable for recreational rides. While there are no widely recognized or famous cycling spots nearby, cyclists can still enjoy the beautiful scenery and explore the local countryside at their own pace.

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Houdeng-AimeriesVillage

Houdeng-Aimeries is the starting point of the route, an old mining town with a rich industrial heritage.

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Terril Sainte-Marie167 mPeak

Terril Sainte-Marie, a prominent slag heap that provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding green landscape.

19 km

Terril du Martinet215 mPeak

Terril du Martinet, a smaller slag heap with a unique cone-shaped profile.

25 km

Montigny-le-TilleulTown

Montigny-le-Tilleul, a picturesque village with a beautiful town hall and church.

33 km

Ham-sur-HeureVillage

Ham-sur-Heure, a charming rural village with quaint stone houses.

42 km

RognéeVillage

Rognée, a small village known for its windmill.

65 km

LabuissièreVillage

Labuissière, a village with an impressive castle-like chateau.

84 km

TrivièresVillage

Trivières, an idyllic village with traditional Belgian architecture.

85 km

Terril Albert 1er209 mPeak Viewpoint

Terril Albert 1er, one of the largest slag heaps in the region and a landmark for cyclists. Its challenging ascent rewards with a stunning view at the top.