Francja·2026

Lens-Béthune

The Lens-Béthune conurbation in France's Nord-Pas-de-Calais sits on gently rolling coal-country terrain — historically flat but with enough undulation for weekend riding. Cyclists dominate here; the Randonnée 50km nocturne in nearby Liévin and the Journée Bauvinoise Du Vélo La Randonnée Des Chanterelles (85km) draw strong local entries, while the La Francis CARON 60km MTB race around Carvin showcases the region's forest and trail network. Runners find mixed terrain through the Scarpe valley and can test themselves on CHTITRAIL, a 25km trail race based in Lens itself.