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France
Northern France
Dunkirk
Bailleul

The mountain chain

Hard

4.5

(4)

21

riders

The mountain chain

03:07

48.2km

620m

Cycling

This route crosses the Flanders mountains on varied terrain, with climbs and descents. The route is suitable for electric bikes, which can be rented on site. You can also make the effort easier by dividing the route over two or three days.

The start is in Bailleul, with its Grand-Place,…

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Last updated: March 19, 2025

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Grand'Place of Bailleul

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In Bailleul, the Grand'Place is dominated by the Town Hall and its belfry, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not far from there, the Benoît-De-Puydt Museum displays a beautiful collection of …

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13.4 km

At 156 metres, the Kemmelberg is the highest point in the province. At its top is the Belvédère Tower: a tourist observation tower from which you can enjoy a great …

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30.8 km

Mont des Cats Abbey

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Superb icon of Flanders and local culture. A good place to take a break and enjoy the view.

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37.4 km

Marguerite Yourcenar Park

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The Marguerite Yourcenar departmental park extends over the slopes of Mont Noir, a landscape dear to the writer who spent part of her childhood there. Between forests and clearings, the …

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39.1 km

Étangs des Trois Fontaines

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The Trois Fontaines ponds offer a peaceful setting in the heart of nature. Between fishing and walks along the water, it is an ideal place to relax. A restaurant on …

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40.7 km

Saint-Jans-Cappel

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Saint-Jans-Cappel is a Flemish village with discreet charm, nestled at the foot of Mont Noir. The Marguerite Yourcenar Museum evokes the life and work of the writer attached to this …

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46.0 km

This remarkable scientific centre and garden preserves the wild flora of the North-West of France. Between thematic gardens and trails, it invites you to discover the botanical richness of Flanders. You can discover more than 1,200 species there.

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48.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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40.9 km

4.10 km

2.45 km

790 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

7.54 km

790 m

553 m

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Sunday 10 May

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6°C

33 %

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February 7, 2025

This route crosses the Flanders mountains on varied terrain, with climbs and descents. The route is suitable for electric bikes, which can be rented on site. You can also make the effort easier by dividing the route over two or three days.



The start is in Bailleul, with its Grand-Place, its UNESCO-listed

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