A cycling week from the Somme Bay to Amiens

Ideally located onto a limestone promontary facing the Somme Bay, you will be amazed by the medieval city of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme with its lively streets and its colourful fishermen’s houses. Take the time to settle down in your hotel before strolling along the wharfs.

You can choose from two cycling itineraries starting from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. A short stage (26 km) leads you on a comfortable bike path to Cape Hourdel, whose lighthouse protects the entrance to the bay. You then take the "white road", a magnificent track along the sand dunes of the English Channel before returning to Saint-Valery. A long option (39 or 49 km) passes first in the hinterland through small villages until Cayeux-sur-Mer. You then continue on the white road and cycle past Cape Hourdel before skirting the edge of the bay to reach Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.

If you prefer to cycle rather than catch the steam train, you can bike along the bay to reach Le Crotoy and its beautiful beach.

You ride on Le Crotoy seawall and along the ponds of Les Morettes inhabited by a large population of birds. Through small lanes in the countryside you reach the Marquenterre Park where we recommend you make a stop. Then follow the cycling path amongst the pine trees to the eco-villages of Quend-Plage. You ride leisurely through the pine-covered dunes before arriving in Fort-Mahon-Plage.

After Fort-Mahon you leave the seaside atmosphere to reach the rural hinterland of the Somme Bay. You wind your way through the fields, stop at the church square of Quend and reach the small town of Rue. This former seaport and walled town is proud of its medieval belfry, its two churches and the heritage of the Caudron brothers, aviation pioneers in the early 20th century. You will find the beachfront vibe again in Le Crotoy.

From Le Crotoy you ride onto the countryside roads towards Noyelles-sur-Mer and its huge Chinese cemetery. You can enjoy the forest of Crécy and discover a new aspect of the region.

Then, you reach the canal at the ornithological reserve of Grand-Laviers and ride quietly to Abbeville along the canal.

You leave Abbeville and reach back the canal, your travel partner for today. You ride through the meanders to discover nice and traditional villages and castles such as the one of Eaucourt, Long or Picquigny. You then arrive in Amiens, do not miss the visit of the cathedral and the hortillonnages!

Enjoy a last walk into the cultural city along its canals before you leave, unless you decide to extend your stay in the region!