Montée de Cassel – Cassel loop from Ecques

Montée de Cassel – Cassel loop from Ecques

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Montée de Cassel – Cassel loop from Ecques

05:34

136km

570m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.8 km for 84 m

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10.4 km

Collegiate Church of Saint-Pierre, Aire-sur-la-Lys

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The current church took over the continuation of the Romanesque church consecrated in 1166 for the canon chapter inaugurated by Baudouin V in 1059. It was built between 1492 and 1634 and was carved from stone inside and out. Note the dates of progress of the work - the collegiate church of Saint-Pierre has been a parish church since 1803. When the successive wars (particularly the siege of 1710 and the bombing of August 8, 1944) repeatedly severely damaged the building it was always rebuilt according to the original plan3.
The collegiate church was listed as a historical monument in 1862 and was restored several times in the 20th century (Wikipedia).

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45.0 km

Montée de Cassel

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Perfect for climbing, a small mount of the Northern Alps, climbers will be delighted.

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46.4 km

Château Vandamme

Castle

46.9 km

The mill on Mount Cassel

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This 18th-century mill can be visited. It is still in operation and you have the possibility to process the freshly ground flour into a pancake or bread. Always open during the weekend. In the tourist high season also on weekdays in the afternoon (subject to change). In the vicinity of Cassel there were about 18 mills, of which this is the only remaining witness. Originally it was used to press oil, now only for grinding grain.

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47.1 km

Cassel

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The Mont du Cassel, on which the beautiful little town of Cassel sits, is the highest point in French Flanders. It was strategically important in several wars. Nowadays you can enjoy the view of the surrounding landscape from up here and stop off in one of the cozy cafés in the old town.

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47.2 km

Porte d'Aire

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The Porte d'Aire in Cassel is one of the historic city gates that is part of the old defensive wall of the city. This gate is known for its Gothic architecture and is an important historical monument. The Porte d'Aire is located on the southern side of the city and is one of the four gates that are still preserved from the medieval city walls. The gate has a characteristic serrated edge and is decorated with a carved coat of arms and a red inscription.

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47.5 km

A gate in Cassel

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La Porte de Bergues is one of the historic city gates of Cassel, located in the province of Nord. This gate is part of the defensive wall of Cassel and is an important historical monument.

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49.9 km