The Somme Bay on the Picardy coast

On the English Channel coast, Somme Bay is a vital stopover for migratory birds and a remarkable conservation area! You will be amazed by the diversity of the landscapes and the rich flora and fauna.
Discover the charming coastal towns of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme and Le Crotoy, the long sandy beaches of Quend-Plage and Fort-Mahon, the pine-covered dunes, the rural landscape, and the Crécy Forest, home to unusual trees. Explore the cycle paths and country lanes to spot rare birds in the Marquenterre Park. And if you're lucky, you might even see the famous seals of the Somme!

You can choose from two cycling routes starting in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. A shorter route (26 km) takes you along a comfortable cycle path to Cape Hourdel, whose lighthouse guards the entrance to the bay. From there, you take the "white road," a magnificent path along the Channel dunes, before returning to Saint-Valery. A longer option (39 or 49 km) initially leads inland through small villages to Cayeux-sur-Mer. You then continue along the white road, passing Cape Hourdel, before cycling along the edge of the bay back to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.

Overnight location: Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

You cycle along the Le Crotoy seawall and past the Les Morettes ponds, home to a large bird population. Small country lanes lead you to Marquenterre Park, where we recommend a stop. Then follow the cycle path between the pine trees to the eco-villages of Quend-Plage. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the pine-covered dunes before arriving in Fort-Mahon-Plage.

If you prefer cycling to taking the steam train, you can cycle along the bay to Le Crotoy and its beautiful beach (+13 km).

After Fort-Mahon, the coastal atmosphere fades as you enter the rural hinterland of the Bay of Somme. The route winds through fields, stopping at the church square in Quend before reaching the small town of Rue. This former seaport and walled town boasts a medieval bell tower, two churches, and the legacy of the Caudron brothers, aviation pioneers of the early 20th century. The beach atmosphere returns in Le Crotoy.

From Le Crotoy, you can explore the majestic Crécy Forest. Follow the paths among the oaks and beeches. The more adventurous can take a detour deeper into the woods. Upon leaving the forest, you can also admire the 500-year-old Chartreux Oak. You reach Noyelles-sur-Mer by passing behind the hunting lodges and then continue to Saint-Valery by taking the cycle path along the bay.

Overnight location: Saint Valery-sur-Somme

3 nights including breakfast
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel (max. 1 x 20 kg per person)
Including touring bike (e-bikes available for an extra charge, see prices), pick-up and drop-off at the bike shop or hotel (depending on agreement)
1 train journey on the Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme (including bicycle)
Digital travel documents including route book and GPS app
7 days service hotline

Basic price in € per person

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Double room including breakfast	Cat I

Rental bikes

E-bike surcharge
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	75,00 €

Additional Services

Discount for bringing your own bicycle
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	-85,00 €

Half board (2 dinners)
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	82,00 €

Surcharge for single travelers
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	180,00 €

Each printed travel document (available on site at the starting hotel)
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	15,00 €

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Room price per person	Cat I
Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück	118,00 €
Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück	215,00 €

Saint Valery-sur-Somme

Room price per person	Cat I
Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück	118,00 €
Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück	215,00 €

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Reisecode: FRA 02

The Somme Bay on the Picardy coast

Duration: 4 days
Overnight stays: 3 nights
Overnight stays: about 115 - 159 km

Daily arrivals from May 01st to September 30th, 2026

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Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

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Doreen Geissler

Phone: 03831 30676-0 Mon–Fri 8am–17pm
E-mail: info@mecklenburger-radtour.de

By plane:

Flight from Paris and then train to Noyelles-sur-Mer.

By train:

The nearest train station is Noyelles-sur-Mer. The easiest way to get from the station to your accommodation in Saint-Valery is to book a taxi. You will find taxi company contact details in your travel documents. From Paris's Gare du Nord train station, take a direct Intercity train to Noyelles-sur-Mer (approximately 2 hours) or an Intercity train to Amiens (approximately 1 hour) and then a regional train (TER) from Amiens to Noyelles-sur-Mer (approximately 40 minutes). Please note that if you book a non-direct train from Paris (Abbeville or Boulogne-Ville are also possibilities), you may travel through a different town than Amiens, depending on the day and time. The duration of your journey will vary depending on the route you choose.

Parkplatz:

If you plan to drive, free and paid parking options are available during your stay in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. Free parking is also available at Noyelles-sur-Mer train station.

All information is provided without guarantee and subject to availability.

General tip for traveling by car

A comprehensive overview of parking lots can be conveniently viewed on the external website www.parkopedia.de.

Category 1 (3-star accommodations, well-located stops along our cycling routes combining comfort and quality, secure bicycle parking, local tips and a friendly atmosphere)

Your cycling itinerary ends in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. You can leave your bicycles at your first accommodation and collect your luggage.

General information

Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.