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France
Hauts-De-France
Lille
La Madeleine

La Marque Canal Towpath – Canal de Roubaix loop from La Madeleine

Routes
France
Hauts-De-France
Lille
La Madeleine

La Marque Canal Towpath – Canal de Roubaix loop from La Madeleine

Easy

4.3

(4)

31

riders

La Marque Canal Towpath – Canal de Roubaix loop from La Madeleine

01:53

37.7km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.93 km for 57 m

After 28.9 km for 57 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.35 km

La Marque Canal Towpath

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Perfect coating for Gravel or cycle ride, very pleasant environment. Tested and approved.

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2

11.3 km

Quai de Calais

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3

14.8 km

Canal de Roubaix between Roubaix and Leers

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The cycle path along the canal is the most beautiful way to cross the city by bike. Away from the cars, you can make good progress here and also enjoy wonderful views of the water.

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17.6 km

Grimonpont Drawbridge in Leers

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We find the origins of the “pont de gris mon pont” on maps from 1773. Dating from 1843, this bridge called “pont coulon” was destroyed by the German army in …

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5

19.0 km

Here the Canal de L'Espierres changes its name and becomes the Canal de Roubaix. It is noticeable that the Ravel is paved in Belgium and gravel in France.

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29.1 km

Canal de Roubaix

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The Roubaix Canal is a waterway used to transport coal during the textile industry.
Although the freighters have now left the area, the canal is now navigable and a popular …

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7

33.3 km

Marque riverbanks in Marcq-en-Barœul

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too cold in January🥶

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35.4 km

View of the Canal de Roubaix

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The view is quite nice at this location, the houses on the other side of the canal give a clean, bright impression. Tidy, no litter about and a tranquil surrounding

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37.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

2.83 km

1.12 km

875 m

647 m

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

3.29 km

1.70 km

225 m

198 m

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