The Pays à Part slag heaps have just been elected in Eden 62 as “Preferred natural area of Pas-de-Calais” at the end of an exceptional challenge which mobilized thousands of residents !
This success is above all thanks to the inhabitants of Pas-de-Calais! Nearly 60,000 votes were recorded, proof of the residents' deep attachment to their natural spaces. Thank you to all the participants, the municipalities, the tourist offices and the local actors who made this challenge possible.
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These slag heaps, true giants of shale, are much more than vestiges of the mining past. They symbolize the richness of our local history and the successful reconversion of the former mining basin into a place of discovery, stroll and preservation of biodiversity.
389 steps await you to climb the highest of the two slag heaps and enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Haillicourt settlements and the landscapes of the mining basin. These slag heaps, comparable to the famous pyramids of Egypt in their shape and impressive proportions, harmoniously combine historical heritage and nature.
Together, let's continue to bring to life and protect these treasures that bring us together.
