Etang D'Ardres is a region in Pas-de-Calais, France, characterized by its natural environment centered around a large lake. The area features diverse landscapes, including the emerald green waters of the lake, surrounding prairies, groves, and distant forested hills. Historically a marshland, it has evolved into a protected natural space with well-maintained paths, offering opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, hiking, and more.
The Etang D'Ardres region provides a range of…
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64
riders
52.8km
02:14
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

35
riders
155km
07:16
1,680m
1,680m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

36
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48.8km
01:59
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

25
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110km
05:35
1,120m
1,120m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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35
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
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5.91km
01:31
20m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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7.04km
01:49
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
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5.58km
01:26
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
riders
55.1km
03:30
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
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17.6km
01:01
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
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43.8km
03:38
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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12
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90.3km
05:20
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
62.1km
04:31
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54.2km
03:48
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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133km
08:16
1,180m
1,180m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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22.3km
01:25
190m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
riders
31.8km
02:17
290m
290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

11
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38.3km
02:57
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
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34.2km
02:37
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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63
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61.4km
04:44
680m
680m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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28
runners
9.83km
01:02
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.9km
01:09
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.47km
00:35
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
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12.4km
01:18
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Etang D'Ardres offers opportunities for various outdoor activities, including jogging, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. The region features well-maintained paths and a diverse natural environment centered around a large lake.
Yes, Etang D'Ardres provides marked trails and wooden boardwalks suitable for hiking. Popular routes include the Église Notre-Dame de Graces – Étang d'Ardres loop, which is approximately 3.7 miles (5.9 km) long. More information can be found in the Hiking around Etang D'Ardres guide.
Cycling is prohibited in the immediate vicinity of Etang D'Ardres lake to protect the sensitive natural area. However, the broader Pays d'Opale region offers numerous routes for touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking.
The region surrounding Etang D'Ardres, within Pays d'Opale, offers various cycling routes. Guides are available for Touring cycling around Etang D'Ardres, MTB Trails around Etang D'Ardres, Road Cycling Routes around Etang D'Ardres, and Gravel biking around Etang D'Ardres.
Yes, Etang D'Ardres features generally flat trails suitable for various activity levels, including easy options. The wooden boardwalks and marked paths provide accessible routes for casual strolls and family outings. An Easy hikes around Etang D'Ardres guide is available.
Etang D'Ardres is known for its large lake with emerald green waters, surrounded by reeds, water lilies, prairies, and groves. The area is a protected natural space with diverse flora and fauna, including various bird, mammal, insect, and amphibian species, as well as rare plants like the white water lily.
Etang D'Ardres is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 12,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars from over 1,100 ratings.
Yes, Etang D'Ardres offers trails suitable for jogging and running. The Étang d'Ardres loop from Calais is a 4.0-mile (6.5 km) path showcasing the lake's ecosystems. A dedicated Running Trails around Etang D'Ardres guide is available.
Information about Etang D'Ardres is available through regional tourism and nature conservation bodies. The Pays d'Opale Tourism website is a comprehensive resource, and Eden 62 also provides information on natural spaces. The official website for the region is paysdopale-tourisme.fr.
Etang D'Ardres is a sensitive natural area with protected flora and fauna. Specific regulations regarding dogs on trails are not explicitly detailed, but visitors should respect local guidelines for protected natural spaces.
Etang D'Ardres lake reaches depths of up to 12 meters. Its waters are known for their emerald green color, and the lake is home to various fish species.

