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Porte aux Boules – Gravelines Ramparts loop from Gravelines

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Porte aux Boules – Gravelines Ramparts loop from Gravelines

Moderate

4.9

(36)

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Porte aux Boules – Gravelines Ramparts loop from Gravelines

03:36

14.2km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Espace naturel sensible des Hems Saint-Pol

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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517 m

Small lock

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Regulates the water level

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1.80 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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2.30 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".
It was originally equipped with …

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2.50 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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3.07 km

Info column

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3.12 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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7.35 km

Path to the Beach

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Path leads to and from a very wide beach!

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9.49 km

Polder Park

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Very beautiful natural park, with numerous hiking and cycling trails

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14.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.88 km

1.70 km

1.41 km

711 m

520 m

Surfaces

6.38 km

2.69 km

1.51 km

1.45 km

1.41 km

704 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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Porte aux Boules – Gravelines Ramparts loop from Gravelines

Small lock

Path Along the Ramparts and Moat of Gravelines

Porte aux Boules

Gravelines Ramparts

Info column

Sea Hole

Path to the Beach

Polder Park

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