The Somme Bay by sustainable transport
Around Noyelles-sur-Mer, discovering the Bay by bike, foot and canoe
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Highlights
Pointe de La Hourdel and its seal colony
The Marquenterre and Hable d'Ault ornithological reserves
The White Route, a remarkable track between the dunes and the ocean
The Belfry of Rue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The forest of Crecy and its hundred-year-old oaks
The Caudron Brothers Memorial, pioneers of French aviation
4 days in sustainable transport to discover the Somme Bay
One of the Grand Sites de France, emblematic landscapes, the Somme Bay is today a must for nature lovers. It has a world's end air about it: sands, dunes, sea, cliffs, marshes are linked to compose a unique and unforgettable landscape.
In this refuge of biodiversity, it is advisable not to disturb the flora and fauna. It is therefore in green mobility that you explore the Bay while respecting the peaceful environment that reigns there. On foot, by bike or pirogue, the natural riches of the Somme Bay never cease to surprise you.
The Somme Bay offers various marked and secure bike circuits. Take the Gravelot circuit to discover the largest seal colony in France … the Avocette circuit to visit the Marquenterre ornithological reserve and observe hundreds of migratory birds … Or the Geai circuit, in the forest , which offers a completely different setting in the shade of hundred-year-old oaks and beeches.
During your stay, get ready for a big breath of fresh sea air! From your first steps on the Bay, a feeling of freedom and wonder invades you. The sky merges with the sea, the song of the birds mingles with the sound of the waves, the sand of the dunes reminds you of the eternal cycle of the tides.
Easy SAINT-VALERY-SUR-SOMME 32km 63m 
Several choices are available to you for this day full of emotions. Your day is organized according to the rhythm of the tide. If ou like walking … head to the Pointe de la Hourdel, a guided hike to discover the largest seal colony in France awaits you. If you prefer to sail … then opt for a guided canoe trip in the heart of the Bay! The second part of the day, you cycle the Gravelot circuit. You are captivated by the dune landscape offered by the “white track” between the tip of Hourdel and Cayeux-sur-Mer. Don’t hesitate to take a break at the Hable d’Ault bird sanctuary to observe the countless species of birds that inhabit the area.
From SAINT-VALERY-SUR-SOMME to LE CROTOY 36km 70m
Ride the vintage “Tour de la Baie” train with your bikes to reach Le Crotoy, nothing better to contemplate the natural landscape which passes by to the rhythm of the whistling of the rails. Departing from Le Crotoy, you cycle along the Avocette circuit towards the Marquenterre ornithological park, an must-see stopover in the Somme Bay. Let yourself be surprised by the 200 hectares of forest, dunes and reed beds … during a visit, a guide will reveal all the secrets of the birds that occupy the reserve. You continue on the circuit towards Rue and its Belfry, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You hit the road again to end your day at Le Crotoy.
- For a few more km 57km 125m
Extend the stage by taking the loop further north. Ride along the largest dune massif in northern Europe as far as the Pointe de Routhiauville. Discover authentic villages where horses and birds reign supreme.
FROM CROTOY TO NOYELLES-SUR-MER [ARRIVAL STATION] 20km 32m
Departing from Le Crotoy, take the road to reach the circuit of Le Geai. During a break, you contemplate the Caudron Brothers Memorial, pioneers of French aviation, which marks the last curiosity of your stay. You arrive in Noyelles-sur-Mer at the end of the morning, marking the end of your stay in the Somme Bay.
- For a few more km 46km 195m
For this variant, you go through the Crécy forest. Soak up the scents of humus, moss and fern in this place of calm and rejuvenation. Take a break in front of the 500-year-old Carthusian oak or in front of “Les Frères Ennemis” (Enemy Brothers),named after the intertwining of an Oak and a Beech.
Comfort Range
Our quality standard at Abicyclette. This type of accommodation includes 2 and 3 stars hotels. Depending on the itinerary, you might spend some nights in approved guesthouses. You enjoy a double bedroom with private bathroom and toilet and adapted welcome for you and your bikes.
Starting from 575€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Essential Range
You want to enjoy your itinerary without anything fancy. Our ”essential” range offers a simple accommodation for a good night’s rest in a simple hotel, guesthouse, rest house or hostel.
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Privilege Range
Opt for total comfort in charming 3 and 4 star hotels which offer all the services you need and a special welcome for you and your bikes.
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Price includes
- Accommodation: 3 nights in a Double room
- 3 breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- Phone assistance 24/7
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- Application fee
- Taxes
- The itinerary trackable on the following supports:
- Loan of a Bicycle GPS uploaded with full itinerary of the trip
- Cycling practical guide including topo maps, restaurant recommendations for lunch & dinner
- Day 1 : Welcome by telephone with our team on the day of your arrival.
- Day 2 : Rando Nature en Somme -
- Day 3 : Train - SAINT-VALERY-SUR-SOMME - LE CROTOY
- Day 3 : Parc ornithologique du Marquenterre -
Price does not include
- bike rental (see option)
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunches
- Dinners not included in "Price includes"
- Drinks, visits & other personal expenses
Homemade and fully tested itineraries
- Routes selected for their cycling and touristic interest entirely tested and away from traffic
- Accomodations selected for their hospitality, atmosphere, services and quality meals
- A flexible organisation to suit you needs and wishes: You choose the date you want to you leave on! We check the availability of each accomodation to make sure it is possible.
Close assistance
- One of our guides greets you on your first day. He will hand out all the needed documents for the trip (hotel vouchers, maps of the area,GPS, practical guide), get you settled on your bikes (for rental bikes).
- Phone assistance, you can reach the Abicyclette team whenever you need
- A Luggage transfer service which respects your hours of rest (we pick them up after 10:00 and deliver them before 16:00)
Follow your itinerary anyway you like – modern, practical, traditional
- We loan you a GPS so that you can easily follow your itinerary without having to look for your way around (bike support included)
- A practical cycling guide with all the useful information (addresses, highlights for the day, topo maps, and touristic information)
You can also
- Rent a high end quality bike for real comfort, cycling pleasure and reliability a long trip requires.
- Suscribe to a Cancelation or Multi Risk insurance policy which cover you in case something unexpected comes up.
On our guided tours (for groups on demand), we accompany you every step of the way
- One of our state qualified instructor and professional cycling guide accompanies you every step of the way
- Full board (all meals covered unless asked otherwise)
- A picnic buffet set up for lunch with a wide choice of fresh and local produce
Getting here
Departure city : NOYELLES-SUR-MER
Coming by car
- at 2h15 from PARIS
- at 7h from BORDEAUX
- at 6h from LYON
Coming by train
- Noyelle-sur-Mer train station - 2h from Paris
Coming by plane
- Lille airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
Arrival city : NOYELLES-SUR-MER
Coming by car
- at 2h15 from PARIS
- at 7h from BORDEAUX
- at 6h from LYON
Coming by train
- Noyelle-sur-Mer train station - 2h from Paris
Coming by plane
- Lille airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
*Parking: Since many of our clients travel by train or plane, we do not include parking in our packages. In addition, many accommodations don’t have the capacity to park a vehicle for the duration of your cycling vacation. So if you’re planning to arrive by car, we suggest you check parking options when you make your reservation. If you reserve a parking space at the first or last accommodation of your stay, you must pay the accommodation provider on site.
* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.
Recommended equipment
Bike
- Hybrid Bike or Touring Bike or Gravel Bike
- 18 to 30-speed transmission
- 26- to 29-inch wheels
- Tires: 35 to 42 section, reinforced against punctures
- Disc brakes recommended
- 2 bottle cages
- Bell
- Front and rear lighting
Clothing and equipment
- Helmet (supplied with bike rental unless otherwise specified locally)
- 1 bike mount for smartphone to use the mobile route planner application
- Suitable cycling clothing:
- bib, shorts or tights: elastic and breathable, to facilitate movement and wick away perspiration
- Breathable T-shirts, synthetic or merino wool
- Breathable windbreaker
- Thermal or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 pair of cycling shoes
- 1 backpack or 1 or 2 carrier bags
- 1 or 2 water bottles (supplied with bike rental in France)
- 1 lock (supplied with bike rental)
- Technical details, recommended by the team for optimum comfort:
- 1 pair of gloves or mittens, depending on season and destination
- Padded bib (chamois)
- High-visibility vest or fluorescent belt
- Neck warmer and cap
Bike maintenance
- Emergency repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
- Maintenance kit: rag, oil, brake pads
Other
- A suitcase for your belongings carried in the vehicle (limited to one per person)
- Street clothes
- 1 pair of evening shoes
- Fleece jacket for the evening
- Toiletry bag
- Telephone and charger
Duration 4 days and 3 nights
Level Easy
Departure date From February 10th to November 22nd
Destination Baie de Somme
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Personalized service 
Fit
From NOYELLES-SUR-MER to SAINT-VALERY-SUR-SOMME 35km 136m
You leave from Noyelles-sur-Mer in the morning to go to Saint-Valérie-sur-Somme. After this short itinerary that the Bay lies before you. You make the most of the rest of the day on a bike ride on the Mésange track. After a few kilometers, you are astonished at the sight of the Boismont sheep farm near the Somme Canal. Back in Saint-Valérie-sur-Somme, let yourself be charmed by its medieval streets full of secrets and succumb to the Picardy specialty: the gâteau battu (battered cake).
Orientation by phone with us
On receipt of your travel documents (and bikes if you’ve opted for rental), we take the time to talk to you over the phone to explain all the important points and answer any questions you may have.