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Porte aux Boules – Gravelines Ramparts loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

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Porte aux Boules – Gravelines Ramparts loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

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Porte aux Boules – Gravelines Ramparts loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

03:05

12.2km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 11.3 km for 65 m

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Start point

Parking

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3.44 km

Porte aux Boules

Highlight • Monument

The "Porte des Boules" - formerly "Porte de Dunkerque" - was the only access to the fortified town of Gravelines with the "Porte de Calais".
It was originally equipped with …

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3.95 km

Path Along the Ramparts and Moat of Gravelines

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View of the fortress walls. Is part of the large trail network for hikers

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5.23 km

Small lock

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Regulates the water level

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5.45 km

Fortifications , ramparts

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5.75 km

Liberty Garden

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A beautiful 19th century garden with box trees lining the paths and lots of roses. Note the presence of a century-old purple beech.

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5.99 km

St. Willibrord's Church, Gravelines

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6.49 km

Gravelines Ramparts

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Restored since the 1980s, this star-shaped fortification, typical of the Vauban style, can be visited on foot. You can explore the ramparts, gatehouses and guard posts.

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7.37 km

Sea Hole

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On the right is Petite Fort Philippe with its lighthouse, and on the left is Grand Fort Philippe. Viewed from Gravelines.

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

2.62 km

1.27 km

1.17 km

515 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

2.89 km

2.33 km

1.37 km

808 m

576 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

27°C

18°C

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Porte aux Boules – Gravelines Ramparts loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

Porte aux Boules

Path Along the Ramparts and Moat of Gravelines

Small lock

Fortifications , ramparts

Liberty Garden

St. Willibrord's Church, Gravelines

Gravelines Ramparts

Sea Hole

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