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Porte aux Boules – Rescue Museum loop from Petit Denna

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Northern France
Dunkirk
Loon-Plage

Porte aux Boules – Rescue Museum loop from Petit Denna

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Porte aux Boules – Rescue Museum loop from Petit Denna

03:42

64.5km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 12, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.8 km for 60 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.91 km

Ceinture Verte de Gravelines

Forest

2

10.5 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

10.6 km

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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4

10.8 km

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.
The powder magazines or powder …

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5

13.2 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.
Of the dozens of …

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6

13.8 km

Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach

Highlight • Beach

The calvary is located facing the sea. Access to the terrace is free, with a panorama of the Aa channel and its jetties. On August 15, a procession stops there …

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7

14.5 km

Parc de l'Estran

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Foto Highlight, a place to stay, you will always discover something new

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8

15.9 km

Rescue Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Formerly a boathouse, the Gravelines Rescue Museum exhibits the history of sea rescuers and uses a launching ramp. This site, essential to understanding rescue operations, allows you to discover the techniques and equipment used over the years.

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9

18.7 km

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

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46.5 km

Canal de Jonction

Lake

B

64.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

20.3 km

6.46 km

4.31 km

700 m

270 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

19.5 km

3.93 km

1.54 km

965 m

190 m

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Tuesday 12 May

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8°C

65 %

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