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The Grand Large of Mons – Historic Lift No. 3 loop from Saint-Ghislain

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The Grand Large of Mons – Historic Lift No. 3 loop from Saint-Ghislain

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The Grand Large of Mons – Historic Lift No. 3 loop from Saint-Ghislain

04:05

68.4km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20 m for 56 m

After 68.4 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.87 km

Terril Saint-Joseph

Forest

9.40 km

La Malogne

Forest

16.6 km

La Haine

Lake

18.4 km

The Grand Large of Mons

Highlight • Lake

Le Grand Large is an artificial body of water north of the city of Mons. It can be reached via two different canals. The marina is located here. For the …

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34.0 km

Historic Boat Lifts on the Canal du Centre

Highlight • Monument

We must avoid weekends and public holidays at all costs: many walkers, families with strollers and young children, the elderly ... it is difficult to circulate freely on a road …

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Historic Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 3

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There are 4 old lifting devices on the historic Canal du Centre, some of which are being restored.
Great old, functional technology.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshebewerke_des_belgischen_Canal_du_Centre?wprov=sfla1

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34.4 km

Historic Lift No. 3

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Great technology, currently being restored.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshebewerke_des_belgischen_Canal_du_Centre?wprov=sfla1

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36.8 km

Along the old Canal du Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

On the old canal there are beautiful views of the new gigantic ship lift, but also of lift number 4.

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38.4 km

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

Highlight • Monument

The ship lifts on the Centrumkanaal are special constructions that ensure that ships can bridge the required height difference. The ships are lifted by four hydraulic lifts, after which they can sail further.

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60.0 km

RAVeL bridge in Cuesmes

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68.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

10.9 km

4.27 km

2.20 km

1.34 km

109 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

15.7 km

2.89 km

1.73 km

1.69 km

153 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

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17°C

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The Grand Large of Mons – Historic Lift No. 3 loop from Saint-Ghislain

Grand Large Lake, Mons

The Grand Large of Mons

Historic Boat Lifts on the Canal du Centre

Historic Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 3

Historic Lift No. 3

Along the old Canal du Centre

Canal du Centre Boat Lift No. 4

RAVeL bridge in Cuesmes

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