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Hiking tour – Capes of Opal coast
Stays in complete freedom without groups or guides, travel differently and with a light mind!
From the Belgian border to the Somme Bay the Opal Coast, named for the milky color of its waters, welcomes the traveler to France at the country’s most northern stretch. In the distance across the water lies England’s hazy coast, and ahead, a varied landscape of vast sandy beaches, shifting dunes and rock cliffs struggling in a losing battle against the ceaseless ebb and flow of the ocean’s waves. As the adventurer, you will discover the various facets of this still little-known coast: the large harbors of Calais and Boulogne, small fishing villages, and, for the sports enthusiast, all that can be offered by wind, sand and sea.
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Day 1 – Arrival at CALAIS
Visit Calais city centre which was badly damaged during the Second World War. While walking through the city, you will discover: la Tour du Guet, built in the 13th century; Notre-Dame, the only English gothic style church in France; and just in front of the town hall Auguste Rodin’s statue “Les Bourgeois de Calais”, which immortalizes the sacrifice made by the six bourgeois of Calais who, barefooted and wearing nothing more than their shirts and a noose around their necks, presented to their vanquisher, Edward III, King of England, the “Key to the City”. Lodging and breakfast in a 3-star hotel.
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Day 2 – CALAIS – WISSANT (20 km)
Leaving Calais, with its ceaseless toing and froing of cross channel ferries, walk along the beach towards Blérot-Plage. Continue along la Dune de Fort Mahon until you reach Sangatte where you cross over the Channel Tunnel. Then climb up the chalk cliffs of le Cap-Gris-Nez which rise 134 meters above sea level. From this vantage point and on a clear day, you can see the English coast line in the distance and above all the magnificent bay of Wissant which stretches to the rocks of Cap-Gris-Nez. Walk back down the cliff path to reach Wissant, your end of day objective. Lodging and breakfast in a 3-star hotel.
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Day 3 – WISSANT – WIMEREUX (23km)
transfer by taxi from Calais to Wissant in the morning. Set out today along the huge beach which leads you along la Dune du Châtelet in the direction of Cap-Gris-Nez. From the top excellent views of the English coastline can be seen. Go back down the cliff interspersed with “Crans” (small dried valleys) to the family seaside resorts of Audresselles and Ambleteuse. Cross the river Slack, a natural harbour once protected by Fort Mahon and discover the particular vegetation of the dunes of Slack, now a protected ecosystem. Continue to la Pointe aux Oies before joining the large bathing station of Wimereux. Dinner, lodging and breakfast in a 3-star hotel.
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Day 4 – WIMEREUX – BOULOGNE (8 km)
This walk is short but offers gorgeous views over the port of Boulogne, France’s first fishing port. Take your time to enjoy Nausicaa, the largest aquarium in Europe, then discover the old city of Boulogne. This old city was built on a hill top and dates back to a 4th century Roman port. Its narrow streets and numerous beautiful old buildings are still protected by the ramparts that encircle it. Lodging and breakfast in a 3-star hotel.
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Day 5 – BOULOGNE SUR MER
The tour ends after breakfast.
D 1
Day 1 – Arrival at CALAIS.
Visit Calais city centre which was badly damaged during the Second World War. While walking through the city, you will discover: la Tour du Guet, built in the 13th century; Notre-Dame, the only English gothic style church in France; and just in front of the town hall Auguste Rodin’s statue “Les Bourgeois de Calais”, which immortalizes the sacrifice made by the six bourgeois of Calais who, barefooted and wearing nothing more than their shirts and a noose around their necks, presented to their vanquisher, Edward III, King of England, the “Key to the City”. Lodging and breakfast in a 3-star hotel.
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Day 2 – CALAIS – WISSANT (20 km)
Leaving Calais, with its ceaseless toing and froing of cross channel ferries, walk along the beach towards Blérot-Plage. Continue along la Dune de Fort Mahon until you reach Sangatte where you cross over the Channel Tunnel. Then climb up the chalk cliffs of le Cap-Gris-Nez which rise 134 meters above sea level. From this vantage point and on a clear day, you can see the English coast line in the distance and above all the magnificent bay of Wissant which stretches to the rocks of Cap-Gris-Nez. Walk back down the cliff path to reach Wissant, your end of day objective. Dinner, lodging and breakfast in a 2-star hotel.
D 3
Day 3 – WISSANT – WIMEREUX (23km)
Set out today along the huge beach which leads you along la Dune du Châtelet in the direction of Cap-Gris-Nez. From the top excellent views of the English coastline can be seen. Go back down the cliff interspersed with “Crans” (small dried valleys) to the family seaside resorts of Audresselles and Ambleteuse. Cross the river Slack, a natural harbour once protected by Fort Mahon and discover the particular vegetation of the dunes of Slack, now a protected ecosystem. Continue to la Pointe aux Oies before joining the large bathing station of Wimereux. Dinner, lodging and breakfast in a 2-star hotel.
D 4
Day 4 – WIMEREUX – BOULOGNE (8 km)
This walk is short but offers gorgeous views over the port of Boulogne, France’s first fishing port. Take your time to enjoy Nausicaa, the largest aquarium in Europe, then discover the old city of Boulogne. This old city was built on a hill top and dates back to a 4th century Roman port. Its narrow streets and numerous beautiful old buildings are still protected by the ramparts that encircle it. Lodging and breakfast in a 2-star hotel.
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Day 5 – BOULOGNE SUR MER.
The tour ends after breakfast.
Useful information
Sentiers de France concocts for you a turnkey stay. Your only concern will be to enjoy and hike.
Service
- 4 nights’ accommodation in selected 3 star hotels
- 4 breakfasts – 1 dinner
- Hotel to hotel luggage transfer along the trail
- A set of maps (1/25 000 scale) with the route marked on and detailed route notes describing the trail
- A daily itinerary together with information about facilities and places of interest along the trail
- Emergency assistance
- 4 nights’ accommodation in selected 2 or 3 star hotels
- 4 breakfasts – 2 dinners
- Hotel to hotel luggage transfer along the trail
- A set of maps (1/25 000 scale) with the route marked on and detailed route notes describing the trail
- A daily itinerary together with information about facilities and places of interest along the trail
- Emergency assistance
Restoration
- Catering service is offered for this hike
Level 2/4
- Grade 2 – walks of 4 to 6 hours a day
- Some stages could be more 20 km (13/15 miles) and rolling uplands, ascents mainly gradual than steep of up to 500 m
- Ground is flat at sea level and ascents about 100m at the capes
- In some places you walk in sand
- An average level of fitness or some experience with walking is recommended.
Hosting
- Lodging is proposed on this hike
Access
- By sea- many ferries link UK to Calais. Bus from the ferry arrival to Calais centre
- By rail – TGV links between London and the the Eurotunnel Terminal at Coquelles to the West of Calais. Local bus service links the terminal to Calais centre. Many fast trains between Calais or Boulogne and Paris-gare du Nord
- By car – Calais is easily accessible by the A1 and A24 motorways from Paris
- Where to park – pay guarded parking available in Calais. Trains from Boulogne to Calais to get your car
Best period
- From mid-April to end of October. Be careful this area is very crowded in summer time and we recommend you (if you can) to come outside this period. Nevertheless this area attracts a lot of tourists and you have to reserve earlier to get the best rooms.
Concept
Double roomRate / Person
Single roomRate / Person
Solo hiker
solitaireRate / Person
solitaireRate / Person
Comfort5 Jours
625 €
835 €
960 €
Standard5 Jours
580 €
760 €
850 €
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