Baie de Somme
Pirogue
Hiking
Polynesian experience: in a pirogue
- 12 people on board
- 5clubs
- 6 years : minimumage
The pirogue
Locomotion par excellence in the Baie de Somme
Head for Saint-Valery-sur-Somme or Le Crotoy, in the heart of the bay, for an unusual experience: an escapade in a pirogue to discover the salt meadows and observe the seal colony in a gentle way…
On the sandy beaches, these 12-meter long, slender boats, fitted with an outrigger on the side, rest happily. This outrigger guarantees the balance of your pirogue. It’s extremely stable , and there’s no risk of flipping over once you’re on board.
The outing follows the tides, so you leave with the current of the river to meet the rising tide that brings you back to port. On board the pirogue, a maximum of 12 people paddled in rhythm.
It’s the ideal way to discover the Bay of the Somme and have a good laugh with your partner, family or friends.
Travel with a guide
For a successful outing, put your trust in our qualified guides, who will take you to the Bay and back in complete safety.
Our guides offer a range of outings to suit all levels. On the program: salt meadows, seal watching, high tide excursions and even a tour of the estuary for the more adventurous.
Contact our guides :
Baie des phoques sea kayaking and Va’a club in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, France
Va’a en Baie at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
La Canoterie in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Paddles and bundles in Le Crotoy
Le Flot in Le Crotoy
Discover the Baie de Somme with its salt meadows and sandbanks, to the rhythm of the water and the tides…
A few prerequisites for dugout canoeing
You must be at least 6 years old, be able to swim 25 meters, immerse yourself and have no fear of water. A life jacket is compulsory and will be provided by your guide.
You should also bring closed shoes, a windbreaker and hat, sunglasses and sun cream.
A few precautions for seal-watching
Canoes are the best way to get close to seals. In the water, they are in their element and approach boats with great curiosity. On the sand, on the other hand, they are at rest, and at certain times, their mothers are looking after their newborn pups. Don’t get too close, don’t scare them, and don’t disembark unless your guide tells you to!
Meeting with
Yann Joly
Bay of Seals Kayak and Va’a Club
“Between land and sea, sandbanks and salt meadows, flora and fauna, freshwater and saltwater, you can explore the Bay at the mercy of the tide, in the company of a guide who will ensure your safety and reveal the little secrets of this totally different natural area…”
