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Evin-Malmaison Gravel Loop

A gravel cycling route starting from Evin-Malmaison

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Up and down the slag heaps

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This challenging gravel route takes you through the mining towns and slag heaps around Évin-Malmaison. The route features steady climbs and descents, offering beautiful views of the rugged industrial landscape. Highlights of the route include Leforest, a town known for its rich mining history, and Terril 113, a gigantic heap of waste material from mining operations that has since become a nature reserve.

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88 km
247 m
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Highlights on the route

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Start: Évin-Malmaison Village center
Évin-Malmaison: Immerse yourself in the peaceful countryside of Évin-Malmaison.
Évin-Malmaison is a locality in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France. It provides cycling opportunities suitable for both road and gravel cyclists. The gently rolling countryside features quiet and peaceful roads that take cyclists through charming villages. Cyclists can explore the region's rich history by visiting historical sites such as the Vimy Memorial and the Louvre-Lens Museum. Nearby, Roubaix is famous for its iconic cycling race, Paris-Roubaix, which includes challenging stretches of cobbled roads. Évin-Malmaison is a great destination for cyclists looking for tranquility and a touch of cycling history.
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LeforestVillage
The town of Leforest, once at the heart of the coal mining industry, now offers a glimpse into the region's industrial history.
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12 km
FaumontVillage
Faumont, a small village surrounded by picturesque farms and fields.
37 km
37 km
HélesmesVillage
Hélesmes, a charming town with traditional architecture and a beautiful old church.
46 km
46 km
Douchy-les-MinesTown
Douchy-les-Mines, a town with a mix of mining heritage and natural beauty.
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66 km
ErchinVillage
Erchin, a small village known for its quaint rural charm and friendly locals.
77 km
77 km
DouaiTown
Douai, a historical city with stunning architecture and a vibrant cultural scene.
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87 km
Terril 11357 mPeak
Terril 113, a massive artificial mound of mining waste that offers panoramic views of the surrounding nature.
88 km
88 km
Finish: Évin-Malmaison Village center
Évin-Malmaison: Immerse yourself in the peaceful countryside of Évin-Malmaison.

Cycling routes from Evin-Malmaison:

Évin-Malmaison Gravel Adventure Évin-Malmaison Loop Lens to Évin-Malmaison Moncheaux to Mont Blanc Evin-Malmaison Gravel Loop Évin-Malmaison Gravel Adventure Leforest to Auby Gravel Loop Évin-Malmaison Road Climb Évin-Malmaison Road Tour Évin-Malmaison Gravel Exploration The Gravel Grand Tour 

Cycling routes nearby:

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Ostricourt

Enjoying leisurely rides and the picturesque countryside around Ostricourt

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Leforest

Cycling through the beautiful countryside of Leforest in Nord-Pas de Calais.

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Courcelles-lès-Lens

Pleasant routes with a cultural landmark nearby - Louvre-Lens Museum.

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Auby

Diverse cycling routes through rural landscapes in Auby

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Dourges

A Cycling Hub in Nord-Pas de Calais

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Noyelles-Godault

Mix of flat and hilly routes with a historic fort turned museum nearby.

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Oignies

Cycling through the peaceful roads of Oignies

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Raimbeaucourt

Flat countryside cycling in Nord-Pas de Calais.

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Thumeries

Enjoying the tranquil countryside of Thumeries