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Lac du Héron (Villeneuve d'Ascq) walks
Héron Regional Nature Reserve in Villeneuve-d'Ascq
Visorando Member
5.84 mi
+30 ft
-33 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-d'Ascq (Nord)
Hike in the Héron Regional Nature Reserve in Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 110 hectares of water and nature to discover. Lac du Héron is connected to other smaller lakes, Lac de Canteleu, Lac Saint-Jean and Lac des Espagnols.
From Lille to the cobbled sections of Paris-Roubaix
40.19 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Lille (Nord)
This route starts from Lille’s main square and explores numerous cobbled sections. You’ll also ride the Paris-Roubaix route in reverse, covering 7 cobbled sections including the famous Carrefour de l’Arbre. A gravel bike is recommended for this route.
Walks near Lac du Héron (Villeneuve d'Ascq)
Pecq – Tournai
7.19 mi
+115 ft
-30 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pecq (Hainaut)
The fifth stage is short and straightforward to describe. Starting from Pecq, it runs to Tournai, following the Scheldt. It is by no means monotonous, however, as the river lies on one side, whilst the scenery on the other side is ever-changing. And the centre of Tournai is well worth a visit.
Tournai – Wiers
14.22 mi
+171 ft
-226 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Tournai (Hainaut)
Setting off to explore the Pierre Brunehaut, an imposing menhir in the Hollain area, requires a detour; but for enthusiasts of megalithic sites, it is a detour well worth taking. To reach it, the walk follows the old Tournai–Cambrai Roman road, then crosses a small section of French territory to reach Belgium at Wiers.
Wavrin - Don-Sainghin via the lodge
9.90 mi
+10 ft
-30 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Wavrin (Nord)
Do you prefer to use public transport, or do you not have your own transport to get to the start of the walk? This walk from station to station will allow you to enjoy some of the most beautiful natural areas of the Parc de la Deûle.Starting from Wavrin station, you can explore the lodge site, walk alongside the Deûle Canal at various distances, and finish with a visit to La Louvière Park before reaching Don-Sainghin station.