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Normandy
Dieppe
Eu

Ault Coastal Panorama – Le Hourdel Lighthouse loop from Eu

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France
Normandy
Dieppe
Eu

Ault Coastal Panorama – Le Hourdel Lighthouse loop from Eu

Moderate

4.6

(17)

156

riders

Ault Coastal Panorama – Le Hourdel Lighthouse loop from Eu

04:33

70.7km

380m

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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.08 km for 263 m

After 6.61 km for 183 m

After 8.88 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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661 m

La Bresle

Lake

2.37 km

Canal Maritime

Lake

5.24 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

7.84 km

Belle Époque Houses of Mers-les-Bains

Highlight • Historical Site

The seaside district: after the construction of the railway at the end of the 19th century, which connects Mers-Les-Bains to Paris, exclusive tourism from Paris is booming. It was very …

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5

8.54 km

At the end of the beach and the beach cabins, you are at the foot of the cliffs.

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6

17.2 km

Ault Coastal Panorama

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic viewpoint, with orientation table and benches with spectacular perspective. Steep bike/pedestrian road, closed to cars as the cliffs are crumbling and the edge advances closer to the village.

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28.8 km

Beach

Beach

8

31.7 km

Classic Lighthouse towering 28 m over the small Picard coast town. Built in 1951 to replace the old one destroyed by German troops in 1944.

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9

32.9 km

White route of the Bay of Somme

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This trail runs along the coast, always staying close to the beach, with several access opportunities and a rich diversity of fauna (seals, birds...).

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10

35.5 km

Blockhouse of Hourdel

Highlight • Structure

The bunker's slanted position in the water impressively shows how the coastline has developed over the decades. Only at low tide can you still reach the bunker with dry feet. …

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11

36.6 km

Le Hourdel Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

In 1943, a military base was installed by General Erwin Rommel, in charge of the defense of the Atlantic Wall on the Northwest. He transformed the beach into a vast …

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12

44.5 km

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme Medieval Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Very beautiful medieval city in the heart of the Bay of Somme. Take the time to discover the port, the flowery streets, and the sailors' quarter.

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70.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

15.4 km

10.6 km

9.67 km

3.62 km

308 m

131 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

10.3 km

7.24 km

2.03 km

1.38 km

308 m

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Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2025,Das ist der Weg: Von Eu an der Küste entlang bis St. Valery sur Somme und zurück
We originally planned to cycle directly along the sea. However, since the extremely rough gravel on the paths there is quite annoying after a while, we happily opted for the coastal and mostly well-maintained cycle paths a little further away from the sea. You still get beautiful views of the cliffs and later the flat coast.
Along the way, you …

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I had good company for the first 15 kilometers, then continued on my own. My family was hungry again, and I wanted to ride my bike 😂
Overall, a very nice tour with great views.

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