Hiking Somme

A vast selection of different nature outings, all with two things in common: the passion of our guides and the exceptional setting of the Baie de Somme. Depending on your tastes and desires, you can embark on a crossing of the bay (from Le Crotoy or Saint-Valery), meet birds and seals, admire the high tides or, for bird lovers, explore the Grand-Laviers bird sanctuary. In short, an ideal opportunity to discover the Baie de Somme from the delightful angle of nature!

Accessible to all for 7 years, only, with family or friends, do not hesitate to discover with the state-patented instructors the joys of this sports hobby. As a result of a quick initiation on a marked route, they will take you to the discovery of the Parc Park and its 25 km of wild beach… And for addicts, through the hikes, technical complements will be brought to improve your level of practice in order to be closer to nature. Ozone also organizes nautical hikes and towed buoy.

Whether you're living in the corner or you're in the middle of it, you'll have to walk through the bay of Somme. But beware, not by imported what conditions! To make safe progress and value the subtleties of its ecosystem, the best thing is to have a competent professional guide. From April to November, Hiking-Nature in Somme offers you its hike through the Bay of Somme. Equip yourself with old shoes, sun protection, a windmill and (especially!) your binoculars, and it's gone for a walk out of the ordinary to meet nature…

Tariff: € 12 per adult and € 5 per child (6 to 14 years).

Distance: from 6 to 7 km.

Difficulty: .

Contrary to what the name of this sports event suggests, it is not a marathon that you are offered, but a hike in the Peronnais with a pot of friendship upon arrival in Peronne. A good guaranteed child!

Tariff: 5 €.

Distance: 8 km.

Departure: p. m. to the town hall, Plate Emile Leturcq.

Difficulty: .

Olivier, your guide, is fascinated by nature and migratory birds. He specializes in environmental engineering and offers you a dozen tours: a trip to the cliffs of Ault, the seals of Hourdel, crossing the Baie de Somme, the grand tour of Marquenterre, the wonders of the Baie d'Authie, the magic of the waves... The hikes range from half-day to full-day, and the way he describes the places and unveils their secrets captures everyone's attention.

Nature outings, micro-adventures, walks in the bay: Maxim Marzi, a passionate guide, will help you discover this still wild nature through several walks starting at 2h30. If you're lucky, you'll come face to face with seals, and discover the treasures of the area: strange pebbles, mud, birds and more. The more athletic can try their hand at wading through mud, climbing micro-cliffs and walking on salt meadows. Snacks provided and equipment available on loan!

A panorama where mountains and river meanders mix, in the heart of the Somme, a small path on the hillside where some greedy goats graze: this is the program offered by this charming, impromptu and unexpected hike! As you walk, from one panorama to another, you will discover a surprising wilderness, where water cohabits with stone. Take your time during the crossing of the Larris (which can be slippery when the local rain comes).

A place that will appeal to nature-watchers, especially those with an interest in wild birds. Indeed, the Hâble d'Ault marsh is home to a wealth of flora and fauna. This is a very pleasant hike for the whole family, and youngsters will have a rare opportunity to observe Samarian species in the wild. What's more, the relatively small size of the trail makes it an excellent afternoon outing.

Longueau, a town in the Picardy region, offers a wide range of hiking opportunities thanks to the Rando Picardie Amiens association. Walking enthusiasts can take advantage of the many marked trails and discover the beauty of the region. Whether you're looking for a family outing or a more challenging hike, Longueau and the surrounding area offer magnificent landscapes to discover on foot.

This association promotes. hiking. The word piésente refers to a pedestrian trail or better, a pedestrian trail. It is possible to take part in the first hike before joining the association. There are four hiking levels (leisurely hiking at 3,5 to 4 km/h, invigorating hiking at 4,5 to 5 km/h, more tonic hiking at a speed of more than 5 km/h and finally sporty hiking at a speed of about 6 km/h). Weekends and stays are arranged. You will find the entire program on the association's website.

Parking at the tourist office, place Guillaume-de-Normandie.

Follow the Blavet wharf until the Pilots square. Continue Violette Quai to enter the Courtgain, the marine neighborhood. Mount the path of Calvary. Take the rue des Moulins, rue d'Argoules, rue Al-Prosper-Ravin, rue de l'Warehouse which runs through the old warehouse to the salts and return to the tourist office.

Follow the Blavet wharf again, then the boardwalk. Before the Jeanne-d'Arc wharf, turn left, rue Doctor-Lomier. Pass the Nevers door to the right which allows access to the high city. Take on the right a staircase leading to the city walls. Walk along (view of the bay) to Saint Martin church. From Saint Martin Square, follow the street of the Belfry, pass the Guillaume Gate and then take the rue de l'Abbaye to the Chapel of the Sailors.

Return to Rue de la Chapelle, Rue des Processions on the left, rue Saint-Nicolas on the right, rue des Fosses on the left, Piazza-Joffre, rue Questive on the right, rue des Sinks on the right and win the Place-de-Beater on the left. Drive towards the bay and then use the boardwalk to find the tourist office.

Parking on the Bay of Somme railway car park. From the station go to the gendarmerie and take the second street on the left. Cut the D 940 and descend to Le Mollenel. At the bottom of the coast turn right on the road. Win a crossroads. Continue straight to the gas station. Cut the D 48 and keep on facing. In Accompany's wood, at the fork, turn right. Cross a small road and then the D 2. Turn right, cross the railway. Take the second right road, turn right, turn left and cut the D 940. Take the D 3 on the left 100 m. Turn right on the road leading to the high town of Saint-Valéry. Win the promenade and then the train station.

At low tide, discover the kingdom of birds. To park, take the access road to the sea. A parking lot is provided for this purpose. From the parking, take the path to the beach. Go along the coastal dune on the left. At the level of the blockhouse, turn left in front of the Ilette bank and continue to the right towards the north. Pass in front of the Restaurant de la Forêt and take the chemin des Garennes. About 100 m before Saint-Quentin, turn left on the sentier des Matelots which leads back to the parking lot.

Starting from the cliffs of the Sea, it is possible to rally Le Bois-de-Fm by the Foreshore as soon as the tide begins to fall, and then return to the summits via the Victor-Hugo panorama. Make sure you match the time required to go and the tides. Take this walk, preferably accompanied. Avoid walking at the very foot of the cliffs: chalk falls can occur, or even very dangerous landslides. Information from the Tourist Office.

An idea of walking off the beaten tracks: port du Crotoy, climb north of the bay along the beach to the Parking parking Lot. Cross the parking lot and follow the fence to go back to the foreshore. After a very muddy road, join the bridge bridge and take 200 m to the right. Turn right. In Noyé Hole, turn right. Take the D 4 on the right 300 m. Enter the first path on the right (private road allowed for pedestrians). Go behind the hangars of the farm and continue right on the road. Facing the La Sablière campsite, turn left into the Discovery road. It leads to the D 4. Please note, by municipal order, traffic on this road is prohibited on Sundays and holidays from 15 September to 15 January. Go right and reach the centre of Le Crotoy by small streets.

Do not leave the signposted trail, which crosses a natural area protected by the Littoral conservatory, to help preserve the dunes, which are very sensitive to trampling. From the pedestrian place to Quend-Plage, take the rue d'Abbeville. On the right of the entrance to the parking lot, use the trail that goes into the dunes. Win a crossing. Access is possible from a parking lot located in the Plaine plain in the village of Belle-Dune. Continue straight and reach Fort-Mahon-Plage. Turn left, reach the beach by the avenue. Follow the beach on the left to find Quend-Plage.

From the sea Front of Fort Mahon, leave the beach towards the north and follow it on 2,5 m. Climb on the dune to the right and embark on the sandy trail. Move next to a ruined blockhouse and continue straight away. Do not venture to the right or left. The trail leads to a car park near the equestrian centre. Follow the road on the right. At the discovery trail turn left, take a little more than one kilometre and go to the old Fort-Mahon twice. Take the road on the left 200 m and turn right. Continue right on the main street that goes back to the seafront.