Bérelles is a commune located in the Nord department of France, nestled within the larger Communauté de Communes du Coeur de l'Avesnois and the Parc Naturel Régional de l'Avesnois. This area is characterized by a diverse landscape, including dense forests, open bocage, and river valleys, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. The region's natural features make it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
The Bérelles region offers…
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138
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46.4km
02:45
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.8km
03:06
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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27.1km
02:08
350m
350m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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71.3km
04:17
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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81
runners
28.2km
03:03
340m
340m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.6km
01:16
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.10km
00:50
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.1km
01:03
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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79
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44.5km
02:26
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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52.1km
02:14
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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39.1km
01:46
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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54
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40.8km
03:06
530m
530m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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19.4km
01:32
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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23.5km
01:23
220m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.1km
01:41
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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49
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10.9km
02:59
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.4km
03:03
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18.6km
01:22
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.4km
01:46
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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36.6km
02:29
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Bérelles is a commune situated in the Nord department of France. It is part of the Communauté de Communes du Coeur de l'Avesnois and lies within the Parc Naturel Régional de l'Avesnois.
The Bérelles region offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, jogging, and gravel biking. The diverse landscapes of forests, bocage, and river valleys provide suitable terrain for these sports.
Yes, touring cyclists can explore routes like the Voie Verte de l'Avesnois, which is over 62 miles (100 kilometers) long. This greenway offers a picturesque path through varied landscapes. More information is available in the Cycling around Bérelles guide.
Bérelles and the surrounding Avesnois Regional Natural Park feature diverse terrains for mountain biking. Trails wind through forests and bocage landscapes, with some circuits specifically designed for mountain biking. Consult the MTB Trails around Bérelles guide for specific routes.
The region provides numerous hiking opportunities, ranging from easy walks through fields and woods to more demanding trails. Some paths are part of the GR® de Pays de l'Avesnois, and the Mormal forest offers hundreds of kilometers of trails. The Hiking around Bérelles guide details various options.
Key natural features include the vast Mormal Forest, extensive bocage landscapes with hedgerows, and scenic river valleys like those of the Hante and Thure. Wetlands and Lac du Val Joly also contribute to the area's diverse environment.
More than 12,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Bérelles on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,100 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the Bérelles region. These include guides for Cycling, Road Cycling, MTB Trails, Hiking, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
The Voie Verte de l'Avesnois is generally flat and follows old railway lines, making it suitable for families. It is designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders, offering a safe and accessible network for active tourism.
The local administration for Bérelles can be contacted via the Mairie de Bérelles. The phone number for the Mairie is 03 27 61 62 21.
The EuroVelo 3, also known as "La Scandibérique," is a long-distance cycling route that connects Norway to Santiago de Compostela. A section of the Voie Verte de l'Avesnois forms part of this route.

