Cape Hornu – Beach and tip of Hourdel loop from Saint-Valéry Port
Cape Hornu – Beach and tip of Hourdel loop from Saint-Valéry Port
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Cape Hornu – Beach and tip of Hourdel loop from Saint-Valéry Port
03:05
27.4km
70m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 18, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Parc naturel régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime
Parc naturel marin des Estuaires picards et de la mer d'Opale
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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60 m
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme train station
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Tip by
329 m
The Glacier
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1.80 km
Beach
Beach
2.79 km
Cape Hornu
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The name Cap Hornu comes from the Picard word “hornu”, which means “horned” or “pointed”, and refers to the shape of the cape. The cape was also known as Cap Saint-Valery in the past.
The history of Cap Hornu is closely linked to that of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, which was a strategic port and a medieval town that witnessed many historical events. In 1066, William the Conqueror departed from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme with his fleet to invade England. In 1431, Joan of Arc was imprisoned in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme before being transferred to Rouen. In 1568, a massacre of Huguenots took place in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme after a battle between Catholics and Protestants
Tip by
9.03 km
Le Hourdel
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9.17 km
View of the Somme Estuary and the port of Le Hourdel
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9.57 km
Beach and tip of Hourdel
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16.7 km
Bunker
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24.8 km
Somme Bay 🔭
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26.7 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
27.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.9 km
9.08 km
1.86 km
1.81 km
692 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
14.5 km
4.41 km
4.16 km
3.02 km
1.21 km
117 m
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Thursday 18 June
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16°C
63 %
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