Dans le Nord de la France, le Tour du Bassin Minier couvre en 7 boucles le territoire autrefois marqué par l'exploitation minière. Il s'agit ici de la boucle 7 correspondant au Valenciennois avec une incursion en Belgique. On parcourt ici la partie la plus ancienne du Bassin Minier, exploitée à l'époque par la Compagnie des Mines d'Anzin.

Cette route est référencée sur plusieurs sites :

Run the hilly roads through friendly towns along the perimeter of beautiful Isla Providencia.

This route offers beautiful views of striking hills in the interior and stunning mar de 7 colores to the exterior. It’s truly breathtaking between the Caribbean views, surprisingly large peaks for such a small island, and the vibrant towns.

This route strays out from the islands main road for a short period in the north to fully run the roads along the island’s edge.

"It was writer John Gillham who originally realised the mountains of Wales formed a sinuous spine running North/South from coast to coast through the country. In his book ‘Snowdonia to the Gower’ he described a walk along this route and this inspired long distance runner Ian Waddell to organise a stage race for charity" (https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/news/2012/1/11/historical-article-by-ro…)