Ault Coastal Panorama – Le Hourdel Lighthouse loop from Eu

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Ault Coastal Panorama – Le Hourdel Lighthouse loop from Eu

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Ault Coastal Panorama – Le Hourdel Lighthouse loop from Eu

04:49

78.8km

360m

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: August 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.01 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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20.8 km

Beach

23.7 km

Brighton lighthouse at Cayeux-sur-Mer

Highlight • Other

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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27.5 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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36.5 km

Cape Hornu

Highlight • Beach

Cap Hornu is a cape located near Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, on the south bank of the Bay of Somme.
The name Cap Hornu comes from the Picard word “hornu”, which means “horned” …

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38.2 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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40.1 km

Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme (Saint-Valery-sur-Somme)

Highlight • Monument

The great classic of a visit to St-Valéry-sur-Somme is to take the train to go to Crotoy. The journey crosses the lock bridge at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme and goes around the bay …

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51.4 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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52.5 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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78.8 km

End point

Train Station

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