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The Bethune Beauty Ride
A road cycling route starting from Merville
Experience the beauty of Bethune and its surroundings on this scenic road cycling route.
Map
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With a distance of 66 km and a total ascent of 193 m, the Bethune Beauty Ride is perfect for cyclists looking for a shorter but beautiful road cycling route. This moderately easy route takes you through breathtaking landscapes and charming towns in the Nord-Pas de Calais region. Highlights along the way include Vendin-lès-Béthune, Cauchy-à-la-Tour, Norrent-Fontes, Isbergues, Steenbecque, and Merville. These towns offer a mix of picturesque countryside views, historical landmarks, and lively local scenes.
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66 km
193 m
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Route profile
Highlights on the route
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Start: Merville Village centerMerville: Navigating scenic countryside and tackling the famous climb of Monts des Cats from Merville.
Merville is a town situated in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France. From a cyclist's perspective, Merville provides a mix of road and gravel cycling routes through picturesque countryside. The area is also a great starting point for taking on the challenge of climbing Monts des Cats, a well-known climb in the region.14 km
14 km
Vendin-lès-BéthuneVillageVendin-lès-Béthune is a small village with stunning countryside views and a rich history.
27 km
27 km
Cauchy-à-la-TourVillageCauchy-à-la-Tour is a charming town known for its beautiful architecture and vibrant cultural events.
38 km
38 km
Norrent-FontesVillageNorrent-Fontes is a quaint village that offers a peaceful atmosphere and picturesque cycling routes.
45 km
45 km
IsberguesVillageIsbergues is a small town with a tranquil canal and stunning landscapes, perfect for a relaxing bike ride.
53 km
53 km
SteenbecqueVillageSteenbecque is a picturesque village surrounded by lush green fields and charming historic houses.
67 km
67 km
MervilleVillageMerville is the starting and ending point of the route and offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and historical landmarks.
66 km
66 km
Finish: Merville Village centerMerville: Navigating scenic countryside and tackling the famous climb of Monts des Cats from Merville.
Cycling routes from Merville:
Calonne-sur-la-Lys Loop The Flemish Countryside Ride Aire-sur-la-Lys Circuit The Battlefields Expedition The Bethune Beauty Ride Hazebrouck Loop Lys River Tour Saint-Venant and Hazebrouck Exploration The Lys Valley Loop The Artois Adventure Morbecque, Mont des Récollets, Sainte-Marie-Cappel, Caëstre, Caudescure Road Cycling Route Boucle de Neuf-Berquin
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Calonne-sur-la-Lys](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/nord-pas-de-calais/calonne-sur-la-lys-5.webp)
![Image of Lestrem](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/nord-pas-de-calais/lestrem-4.webp)
![Image of La Gorgue](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/nord-pas-de-calais/la-gorgue-5.webp)
![Image of Vieux-Berquin](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/nord-pas-de-calais/vieux-berquin-5.webp)
![Image of Estaires](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/nord-pas-de-calais/estaires-3.webp)
![Image of Saint-Venant](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/nord-pas-de-calais/saint-venant-5.webp)
![Image of Locon](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/nord-pas-de-calais/locon-5.webp)
![Image of Hinges](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/nord-pas-de-calais/hinges-5.webp)