Plage du Marquenterre – Marquenterre Park loop from Parc du Marquenterre

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Plage du Marquenterre – Marquenterre Park loop from Parc du Marquenterre

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Plage du Marquenterre – Marquenterre Park loop from Parc du Marquenterre

04:54

19.4km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime

Parc naturel marin des Estuaires picards et de la mer d'Opale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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29 m

Somme Bay

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Beautiful mud flats

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907 m

Panoramic view of Marquenterre Park

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If you are looking for a breathtaking view of the Parc du Marquenterre, a nature reserve that hosts hundreds of migratory birds, you must not miss this viewpoint where a …

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7.47 km

Marquenterre Dune Trail

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This path provides access to the sea by following the Crocs hike around Marquenterre. The parking lot is convenient but quickly fills up.

The path passes from the pine forest …

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10.6 km

Plage du Marquenterre

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Wild and isolated, this beach is one of the most beautiful in Picardy. It stretches for several kilometers between the Bay of Somme and Quend-Plage, and is bordered by immense fine sand dunes.

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16.5 km

Marquenterre Park

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Magnificent ornithological park with several viewpoints designed to observe birds without being seen. Visit at several times of the year to see different species.

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17.0 km

Sea Lavender Bloom in Parc Naturel Marin des Estuaires Picards et de la Mer d'Opale

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If you're lucky, you'll see sea lilacs, a plant with purple flowers that covers the beach in summer. It is a rare and magnificent spectacle that will make your hike unforgettable.

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17.2 km

Marquenterre Park Observatory

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The observatory is a natural observatory that offers panoramic views of the sea, dunes and birds. The observatory is open all year round and is free. You can also enjoy …

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19.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

6.61 km

4.52 km

819 m

Surfaces

8.34 km

4.16 km

3.33 km

3.09 km

415 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

13°C

7°C

76 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

December 31, 2024,BAIE DE SOMME - Sentier des Cros au départ du Pont de La Maye

If a hike must be done in the Bay of Somme, it is this one!

I was alone on a very large part of the hike, vastness of the bay, lots of birds! magnificent!

The second part of the hike crosses a pine forest and the countryside. Several possibilities of departure, according to the desire of each one!

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July 31, 2026,FR, Picardie | Parc du Marquenterre & "Les Crocs" Rundweg

To be able to sleep in and have breakfast in peace (and before we don't move the car for 2 days 😸), we chose a round without time pressure today - that was the plan.
The Parc du Marquenterre is located in the identically named section of the nature reserve 'Baie de Somme' and houses a bird park with an …

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