Between Le Quesnoy & Maroilles

Day 1:

Your journey begins in Famars, just a few kilometres south of Valenciennes. To start, you’ll pass the magnificent restored Château de Famars, before heading onto the dirt tracks of the Hainaut countryside. This very area hosts part of the famous Paris-Roubaix cycling race every spring.

You will then ride through the town of Le Quesnoy, where you can take your time to stroll along the impressive ramparts of this fortified town. From there, you’ll continue further south towards the Forêt de Mormal. Nature lovers will enjoy visiting the arboretum here.

At the end of the day, you will reach the village of Maroilles, famous for its strong-flavoured A.O.C. cheese. In the evening, you can also visit the peaceful mill on the Helpe Mineure river.

Day 2:

On your second day, you will set off again towards the forest, before following the Sambre River for several kilometres. You can choose to stop for lunch at one of the inns along your route, or simply enjoy a peaceful picnic by the river or in the forest.

The final part of the journey takes you through some lovely villages in the northern part of Avesnois — this is the most rolling section of your route. You will be charmed by the beauty of the landscapes, as well as by the old mills and washhouses that line the roads. The circuit even leads you to a few delightful waterfalls that you might never have expected to find!

For this trip, you will enjoy a comfortable bed and breakfast, with breakfast included, offering you a peaceful place to rest.

You will, of course, have a safe and secure place to store your bike.

Electric Bikes (E-bikes)

These are O2feel e-bikes, a French brand created in 2009 and based in Hauts-de-France, near Lille.

Ivog Explorer 4.1

Ideal hybrid bike for country roads.
Treaded tyres, flexible and durable mudguards, and battery integrated into the seat tube for excellent frame balance and riding stability.

Frame: Low step
Battery: iPowerFit 400, up to 60 miles of assisted range
Saddle: Selle Royal Lookin, with gel padding
Disc brakes
Weight: 23 kg (51 lbs)
Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Plus, puncture-resistant
9 gears

Available in sizes S, M, and L

ISwan Adventure Boost

A typical O2feel style, with a slightly sportier design than the Ivog Explorer bikes and a battery integrated into the frame, offering a comfortable, balanced and powerful ride.

Frame: Mixed
Battery: iPack 432, up to 85 miles of assistance
Shimano display with 3 levels of assistance
Saddle: Selle Royal Lookin, with gel padding
Disc brakes
Weight: 23 kg (51 lbs)
Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Plus, puncture-resistant
9 gears

Available in sizes S and M

Classic Bikes 

Roam DIsc Giant

The Roam Disc is comfortable on all surfaces.
From smooth tarmac to rough roads, dusty tracks or forest trails, this bike is designed to take you anywhere.
Also available with a mixed frame (Liv Rove model).

Frame: Aluminium
Wheels: Giant Double Wall Aluminium
Gears: 18
Weight: 13 kg (29 lbs)

Available in sizes M, X, and XL

Accessories

Child Bike Trailer

Features a double seat that can accommodate up to 2 children.

Includes extra space for additional luggage.

Suspension
Fidlock safety harness
LED rear lights
Safety flag
Maximum load capacity: 41 kg (90 lbs)

• Single room supplement: + €60

• High season supplement: + €20 per person (departures from 3 to 5 April , 30 April to 04 May, 07 to 16 May, 22 to 25 May, and 1 July to 31 August 2026)

• Optional for 2 people: bed & breakfast with spa access + €100 (subject to availability)

• Luggage transfer: + €40 per person (+ €80 for solo travellers)

• Classic (non-electric) equipped bike hire: + €48 per bike

• Electric equipped bike hire: + €73 per bike

• Bike drop-off and collection at starting point: + €50

• Children’s discount (when sharing a room with two full-paying adults):
  0–3 years: -70%
  4–12 years: -50%
  13–17 years: -30%

• Optional guided tour: accompanied by a professional cycling instructor (subject to availability) — quote on request

The base rate includes:

• A video presentation of the trip and how to use the app

• Digital roadbook via the Roadbook for Discovery app. Access will be provided a few days before your departure, including the full itinerary, route to follow, points of interest, and various tips (app available on all smartphones running Android 7 or later, and iOS 12 or later)

• Accommodation, tourist tax, and breakfast

• Dinner at a traditional restaurant (starter + main course + dessert)

• 7-day telephone support

The base rate does not include:

• Equipped bike hire (electric or classic hybrid, optional, various sizes available)
• Luggage transfer (optional)
• Lunches
• Drinks during dinner

Click here to request a detailed quote.