• Hiking in the Bay of Somme and on the Alabaster Coast
  • Hiking in the Bay of Somme and on the Alabaster Coast
  • Hiking in the Bay of Somme and on the Alabaster Coast
  • Hiking in the Bay of Somme and on the Alabaster Coast
  • Hiking in the Bay of Somme and on the Alabaster Coast
Alabaster Coast

Hiking in the Bay of Somme and on the Alabaster Coast

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Seine-Maritime / Alabaster Coast
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    73.77 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Explore the Bay of Somme , a natural jewel of the French coastline, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and contrasting landscapes . This trip immerses you in the heart of a preserved ecosystem , between dunes , mudflats , salt marshes and majestic cliffs .

A migratory route for thousands of birds , the bay welcomes wigeons , common shelducks , and oystercatchers in a fascinating aerial ballet. You can also observe the famous harbor seals , emblems of the bay, as well as salt marsh sheep , emblematic of this landscape shaped by the tides.

From the vast expanses of Picardy to the spectacular cliffs of the Alabaster Coast , via the changing lights of the estuary, each stage is an invitation to wonder and active discovery .

An ideal route for lovers of wildlife , nature walks and wide open spaces , in one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Europe.

The highlights

  • Crossing the Bay of Somme with a naturalist guide
  • A visit to the Marquenterre bird park
  • The diversity of the landscapes traversed (dunes, cliffs, beaches, bay)
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average distance/day: 18 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 75 m
  • Average daily descent: 78 m

Management

Enjoy an independent stay, where you follow the program at your own pace.
Independently
Progress at your own pace and according to your desires 🌏

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
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    Le Crotoy

    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Settling in Le Crotoy, a former fishing village nestled on the Bay of Somme, is renowned for its authentic charm and rich maritime history. This picturesque location has captivated many famous figures, including the writer Colette, the adventurer and novelist Jules Verne, and the perfumer Guerlain. Their presence testifies to the village's unique atmosphere, where history, culture, and nature converge in a pristine setting between the sea and the bay.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏨 3-star hotel

Access

Departure
Le Crotoy, France
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
Le Tréport
Day 6 - 09h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toRue,Le Tréport - Mers-les-BainsOr

Start of stay: travel from Rue station to Le Crotoy via bus 709 of the Trans'80 network (payment on site).


Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Parking for your vehicle during your stay :

There are several paid, unsupervised car parks in Le Crotoy. You can buy a "7 consecutive days" parking permit from the parking meters or from the municipal police (approximately €30).

Collecting your vehicle at the end of your stay :

Buses from Le Tréport (SNCF train station) to Abbeville (line 702) then from Abbeville to Le Crotoy (line 709): Trans'80 network.


Price details

The price includes

- 5 nights on a bed and breakfast basis, in 2* and 3* hotels,

- Dinners on days 4 and 5,

- a visit to the Marquenterre park,

- crossing the Bay of Somme with a naturalist guide,

- luggage transfers,

- the transfers of people from J2,

- a travel log for each room.

The price does not include

- the round trip from your home,

- lunchtime meals,

- Dinners (except for dinners on days 4 and 5)

- the single room supplement,

- the supplement for a person travelling alone,

- drinks,

- any possible visits,

- insurance.

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
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