Towpath of the Scarpe – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Valenciennes

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Towpath of the Scarpe – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Valenciennes

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Towpath of the Scarpe – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Valenciennes

04:14

77.9km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28 m for 18 m

After 78.0 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.4 km

Greenway of the Plaine de la Scarpe

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Greenway which connects Denain to Orchies through the national forest of Marchiennes. 100% gravel. Starting from Orchies, the drop is more negative than from Denain.

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24.6 km

Voie Verte Between Marchiennes and Fenain

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26.0 km

Bridge Over the Scarpe

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We leave the towpath and the Scarpe to take the greenway of the Scarpe plains.

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26.0 km

The Scarpe canalised at Marchinennes

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Trekking/gravel path along the edge of La Scarpe.

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26.3 km

Towpath of the Scarpe

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30.1 km

Marchiennes State Forest

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Chemin de l'Abbé, very easy to ride

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33.9 km

Greenway of the Scarpe Plain

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Greenway of Orchies in Fenain traced on an old railway line

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67.6 km

Technical descent

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Single to do 😉🚴 ♂️

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77.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

16.8 km

16.1 km

11.3 km

1.11 km

720 m

563 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

17.5 km

14.9 km

13.2 km

3.83 km

748 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

8°C

42 %

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Towpath of the Scarpe – Marchiennes State Forest loop from Valenciennes

Greenway of the Plaine de la Scarpe

Voie Verte Between Marchiennes and Fenain

Bridge Over the Scarpe

The Scarpe canalised at Marchinennes

Towpath of the Scarpe

Marchiennes State Forest

Greenway of the Scarpe Plain

Technical descent

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