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Gravel Adventure around Oignies


A gravel cycling route starting from Oignies

Embark on a thrilling gravel adventure near Oignies

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This gravel cycling route starting near Oignies offers an adventurous tour through the surrounding area. With a distance of 52 kilometers and an ascent of 102 meters, this route provides a moderate challenge for well-trained amateurs. The overall epicness of the route is rated 3 out of 5. Highlights: - Terril 230 (Score: 3/5): Climb to the top of Terril 230, a man-made hill formed from mining debris, and enjoy panoramic views of the surroundings. - Lens (Score: 2/5): Pass through the city of Lens, home to the Louvre-Lens Museum and numerous historic sites. - T049 (Score: 2/5): Explore the unique landscape of T049, a former mining site that has been converted into a nature park. - Vermelles (Score: 2/5): Cycle through Vermelles, a small town with a rich mining heritage and charming architecture. - Douvrin (Score: 3/5): Visit the town of Douvrin, famous for its coal mining history and beautiful rural landscapes. - Meurchin (Score: 2/5): Discover the quiet village of Meurchin, known for its picturesque streets and friendly atmosphere. - Oignies (Score: 2/5): Start and finish your adventure in Oignies, a town with a rich industrial heritage and many interesting landmarks.

gravel
52 km
102 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Oignies City center
Oignies: Cycling through the peaceful roads of Oignies
Oignies is a town situated in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France. From a cyclist's perspective, it offers limited options for road and gravel cycling. The locality has some scenic backroads and moderately trafficked roads, but there are no famous cycling spots or well-known climbs in the immediate vicinity. Overall, Oignies may not be the most exciting destination for avid cyclists, but it can still offer some enjoyable rides in a peaceful environment.
Terril 23061 mPeak
Climb to the top of Terril 230, a man-made hill formed from mining debris, and enjoy panoramic views of the surroundings.
LensTown
Pass through the city of Lens, home to the Louvre-Lens Museum and numerous historic sites.
T049105 mPeak
Explore the unique landscape of T049, a former mining site that has been converted into a nature park.
VermellesVillage
Cycle through Vermelles, a small town with a rich mining heritage and charming architecture.
DouvrinVillage
Visit the town of Douvrin, famous for its coal mining history and beautiful rural landscapes.
MeurchinVillage
Discover the quiet village of Meurchin, known for its picturesque streets and friendly atmosphere.
OigniesTown
Start and finish your adventure in Oignies, a town with a rich industrial heritage and many interesting landmarks.
Finish: Oignies City center
Oignies: Cycling through the peaceful roads of Oignies

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