Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 23, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 24.7 km for 409 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.84 km

Porte aux Boules

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The "Porte des Boules" - formerly "Porte de Dunkerque" - was the only access to the fortified town of Gravelines with the "Porte de Calais".
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7.49 km

Grand-Fort-Philippe

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The main activities have always been linked to fishing (ropemaking, smokehouse, shipbuilding). Two museums keep that memory alive. Maison du Sauvetage and Maison de la Mer.
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8.41 km

Petit Fort Beach

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A combination of fishing port, marina and nautical base, everything you need for a great holiday

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16.7 km

Ceinture Verte de Gravelines

Forest

28.1 km

Southwest moat bridge of Gravelines

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Once you have crossed this bridge you will see the Arsenaal with its gardens on the left.

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29.4 km

Gravelines Citadel

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Imposing citadel that has been fought over the centuries.

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29.6 km

Charles Valentin Square, Gravelines

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Beautiful village, surrounded by water and city walls

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30.4 km

Carnot Powder Magazine, Ramparts

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Today it has a medieval style in the heart of Gravelines, dating from the 17th century. It is known for its aromatic and medicinal plants.
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30.5 km

Canals & Gardens 🌳 Dunkerque Gate & Bridge, Gravelines

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Set of well-preserved walls and bastions at the eastern gate of the fortified city. Original site of the door, destroyed in 1903 to facilitate the access of cars. The old …

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34.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

9.51 km

3.55 km

3.22 km

2.44 km

296 m

193 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

12.4 km

4.83 km

3.10 km

1.33 km

406 m

Elevation

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