Mazingarbe, a region in the Pas-de-Calais department of France, is characterized by its transformed post-industrial landscapes. The area's distinctive feature is its "terrils," or slag heaps, which have been redeveloped into green spaces offering varied terrain and elevated viewpoints. These man-made hills provide challenging ascents and descents, along with panoramic views, making Mazingarbe suitable for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring Mazingarbe will find more than…
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59
riders
53.5km
03:32
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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49.3km
02:55
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.0km
01:51
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.8km
02:57
110m
110m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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41
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100km
04:17
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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32.3km
01:33
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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95.7km
03:51
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370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11
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13.5km
03:27
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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14.7km
03:52
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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13.1km
03:38
140m
140m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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26
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24.6km
01:36
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

18
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37.7km
02:28
80m
80m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
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85.5km
06:16
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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13
runners
9.06km
00:56
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.87km
00:49
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.2km
01:37
60m
60m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.43km
00:34
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32.6km
01:44
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.2km
01:43
110m
110m
Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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18
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70.6km
03:59
230m
230m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Mazingarbe offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features more than 80 routes across these sports, utilizing its unique transformed industrial landscapes.
The primary natural features in Mazingarbe are the re-purposed slag heaps, known as 'terrils'. These man-made hills have been revegetated, providing varied terrain for activities and panoramic views. Some routes also include natural marshes and ponds, adding to the ecological interest.
Yes, Mazingarbe features mountain biking trails, often utilizing the varied terrain of the redeveloped slag heaps. These trails offer both challenging and less demanding sections. For more information, consult the MTB Trails around Mazingarbe guide.
Mountain bike trails in Mazingarbe vary in difficulty, with the redeveloped slag heaps providing both challenging ascents and descents, as well as less demanding sections. This allows for options suitable for different skill levels. Specific route details can be found in individual tour descriptions.
While specific family-friendly mountain bike trails are not explicitly detailed, the varied terrain of the re-purposed slag heaps includes less demanding sections. These areas may offer suitable options for families. It is advisable to check individual route descriptions for suitability.
Road cycling routes in Mazingarbe include paved surfaces and connections to larger cycling networks like EuroVelo 5. The region offers various loops and paths for road cyclists. A comprehensive resource is the Road Cycling Routes around Mazingarbe guide.
Yes, Mazingarbe offers touring cycling routes, often utilizing paved surfaces and connecting to broader cycling networks. The area around Mazingarbe, including the Douai plains, provides flat and secure towpaths. For detailed routes, refer to the Cycling around Mazingarbe guide.
Mazingarbe offers hiking trails across its re-purposed slag heaps, providing varied terrain and elevated viewpoints. Popular routes include those exploring old mining sites and connecting to cycling networks. The Hiking around Mazingarbe guide provides detailed options.
Yes, gravel biking routes are available in Mazingarbe, leveraging the diverse terrain of the region's transformed landscapes. These routes offer a mix of surfaces suitable for gravel bikes. More information can be found in the Gravel biking around Mazingarbe guide.
Mazingarbe is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 20,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars from over 2,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Mazingarbe, including MTB Trails around Mazingarbe, Road Cycling Routes around Mazingarbe, Cycling around Mazingarbe, Hiking around Mazingarbe, Gravel biking around Mazingarbe, and Running Trails around Mazingarbe.
The official website for the town of Mazingarbe is ville-mazingarbe.fr. The main phone number for the Mairie de Mazingarbe is +33321727800.
Mazingarbe's uniqueness stems from its successful transformation of industrial remnants, specifically the 'terrils' or slag heaps, into recreational green spaces. These features provide a distinctive backdrop for outdoor activities, blending industrial history with ecological regeneration and offering varied terrain not commonly found elsewhere.

