Baie de Somme
By bike
Walks and hikes
The Baie de Somme by bike
- 44KM OF BICYCLE PATHS
- 160KM OF SIGNPOSTED LOOPS
- 1EUROVÉLO
Travelling by bike
IN THE BAY OF SOMME
44 km of cycle paths on the Vélomaritime (EV4), 160km of signposted routes spread over 9 loops to discover the Bay of the Somme and the whole Picardy coastline. And if you want to go even further, there are also nodes on low-traffic paths and roads in the west of the Somme, with a network of 1100km. The terrain is gentle on the calves, except when approaching the cliffs south of the Baie de Somme!
On the different routes, we like: the wide open landscapes around the Baie de Somme; the small winding roads in “les froises” between Favières, Ponthoile and Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont; the view of the cliffs from Le Hourdel and Cayeux-sur-Mer and the access to the beaches of Quend and Fort-Mahon!
Find all the information, routes and partners on
EuroVelo 4 – La Vélomaritime
European cycling itinerary
Did you know that from the Baie de Somme, you can cycle to Roscoff or Kiev on EuroVelo 4, also known as the La Vélomaritime !
EuroVelo is the network of European cycle routes, a network of 15 long-distance routes that cross the entire continent.
In the Somme region, EuroVelo 4 runs along the coastline with cycling facilities. Find out more about the EuroVelo 4 route in the Somme on cirkwi.com !
COME BY TRAIN!
The Bay of the Somme is served by the Noyelles-sur-Mer and Rue stations. Bicycles are transported free of charge on trains from Paris or Calais.
Bicycle transport on the Baie de Somme rail network is also free. Ideal for shortening your journey and combining business with pleasure: aboard the little train, you’ll enjoy a unique view of the Bay!
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Somme Valley
UP THE RIVER
In Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, you can cycle up the Somme River via the Vallée de Somme cycle route. Take the left bank (left if you’re going with the current, right if you’re going upstream) and cycle the 15 km fromAbbeville. The route is very smooth, and there are numerous picnic areas along the river.
Continue on to Long, then Amiens, and why not to the source near Saint-Quentin in the Aisne. The towpath is well-developed on 85% of the Somme river, and rolling on the parts that are not.
Find out more in our dedicated section: Somme Valley
The Points Nœuds network
CONQUERING WESTERN SAMARIA
Located in the Parc Naturel Régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime, the network covers the whole area around Abbeville, including the Baie de Somme, the Bresle, Trie, Authie and Maye valleys, and part of the Somme valley.
Its 400 numbered knots allow you to create your own route through the marked territory. To do this, use the Somme en Poche or visit your local tourist office to pick up a map of the Points-Nœuds Somme à vélo network.
Find out more in our dedicated section: The Points Nœuds Somme à Vélo network
Meeting with
FRANÇOIS HOCHSTATTER
MOUNTAIN BIKE GUIDE
“One of my favorite hikes? “La petite captive des sables”, a loop with a thousand facets, with the medieval town of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme as its roadmap. My priority? To discover the bay in full compliance with safety regulations!
