The Hortillonnages – Marais des Bœufs loop from Villers-Bretonneux

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The Hortillonnages – Marais des Bœufs loop from Villers-Bretonneux

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The Hortillonnages – Marais des Bœufs loop from Villers-Bretonneux

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53.6km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.4 km

On the banks of the Avre

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A great trail along the river, very pretty and fun to ride.

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30.0 km

Amiens rowing club with a view of the cathedral

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With possibilities for various rowing trips through the region and in France, at sea or on the river.

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30.2 km

The Hortillonnages

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Beautifull floating gardens to visit by bike and boat! We stoppen at Le Vert Galant and rented a small boat for a tour without a reservation..

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30.5 km

Hortillonne Footbridge

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New footbridge that allows faster access to the towpath

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30.7 km

Towpath

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While being on the outskirts of the city, you feel like in another universe. Whether on the side of the floating gardens, also called hortillonnages, or the peacefully flowing river, …

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34.4 km

Marais des Bœufs

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Very good cycling area

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39.0 km

Lamotte-Brebière Locks

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The Lamotte-Brebière lock was built in 1870 to regulate the flow of water and prevent flooding of neighboring hortillonnages. The lock is located in a magnificent setting, surrounded by greenery …

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50.5 km

Villers-Bretonneux Australian National Memorial

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The place was in the Franco-Prussian War on 27./28. November 1870 scene of heavy fighting during the Battle of Amiens (1870). During the First World War, on April 24, 1918, …

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53.6 km

End point

Train Station

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