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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Industrial heritage just a stone's throw away Some slag heaps have remained untouched since the mine closures. Some of the sites remain partially intact. Loading ramps (now without rails but with some surviving concrete sleepers), metal guardrails, cable car tower foundations, etc. can still be seen along the flanks or edges of the sites. These physical remnants are rare, however. Some recent initiatives have tried to reproduce or artistically represent some of these now absent elements, helping to recapture the magic.#8 Wow, what a view!The relative flatness of the area often makes it difficult for us to admire our landscape. The slag heaps have become great viewing points to admire our natural heritage. Whatever their height, the slag heaps never fail to surprise visitors with breath-taking panoramic views of the region. Visitors can have fun identifying the different landmarks: bell towers, belfries, industrial sites, windmills, roads, and even... neighbouring slag heaps.These hills are also perfect spots from which to get a clear bird's eye view of the Slag Heap Trail: from the summit, you can often spot a chain of more than ten slag heaps in a row. See it for yourself, it's well worth a visit! Photo gallery © Christophe Danaux" href="#">learn_more © Christophe Danaux © Christophe Danaux" href="#">learn_more © Christophe Danaux © Christophe Danaux" href="#">learn_more © Christophe Danaux © Christophe Danaux" href="#">learn_more © Christophe Danaux © Christophe Danaux" href="#">learn_more © Christophe Danaux © Christophe Danaux" href="#">learn_more © Christophe Danaux #9 Walking routes and outdoor activitiesPeople often think that the slag heaps are only useful for heritage or nature walks. But that’s not even the half of it! Who would have thought that you could find a ski station in the north of France? This has been the case at Noeux-les-Mines since 1996, at an altitude of 119 m.
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