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Hauts-De-France

Boulogne-Sur-Mer

Along the beach 'Ambleteuse' – Fort du Vauban from the beach loop from Wimereux

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Hauts-De-France

Boulogne-Sur-Mer

Along the beach 'Ambleteuse' – Fort du Vauban from the beach loop from Wimereux

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(362)

1,916

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Along the beach 'Ambleteuse' – Fort du Vauban from the beach loop from Wimereux

02:05

7.98km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Waypoints

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1.46 km

Sand Fences in the Dunes de la Slack

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Picket fences serve as coastal protection. They stabilize the dunes and protect them from erosion. The fence slows the wind, and sand collects around the pickets and settles behind the fence.

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2.75 km

Along the beach 'Ambleteuse'

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Beautiful wide beach with an occasional view of the beautiful dunes.

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3.14 km

Fort du Vauban from the beach

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Fort Mahon, known as Fort Vauban or Fort Ambleteuse, was built around 1680 by the architect Vauban to protect against invasions.

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4.33 km

Passerelles en bois

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5

4.51 km

Wooden Boardwalk Through the Dunes de la Slack

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Wooden footbridge allowing you to cross the marshy area of the Slack at the entrance to the dunes. This beautiful path crosses the entirety of the dunes of the Slack to the coast at the Wimereux golf course.

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6

5.09 km

Dune Viewpoint in Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d'Opale

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Beautiful piece of dunes near a small bypass.

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7

5.29 km

Frog Pond Boardwalk

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Frog pool where the planks are still flooded at high tide. Fortunately everything is well secured.

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8

6.12 km

Viewing Platform in the Dunes of Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d'Opale

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The panoramic board is nice to orient yourself.

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7.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.85 km

730 m

248 m

106 m

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< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

95 %

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