La Vélomaritime / EuroVelo 4
Berck / Le Touquet
Enjoy a last look at the ballet of kites and sandyachts flitting across Berck's vast beach before continuing along the Vélomaritime towards the famed seaside resort of Le Touquet. More formally entitled Touquet-Paris-Plage, the place is stylish and elegant, characterized by wooded avenues, remarkable villas and many cycle paths. But before reaching Le Touquet, there are further delightful seaside resorts to explore such as Stella-Plage and Merlimont-Plage.
Gradients and elevation
Ascents: 49m
Descents: 37m
Lowest point: 6m
Highest point: 24m
Slope breakdown
1km gentle descent (-5% to -1%)
16km flat (-1% to 2%)
Road types
8km (44%) of cycle paths
10km (56%) of shared roads
- Cycle path
- Routes reserved for cyclists and pedestrians (greenways, cycle tracks, towpaths), separated from cars for maximum safety.
- Shared road
- Quiet minor roads with little traffic (unless otherwise stated in the stage details). Shared with cars (stay alert).
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
- Provisional
- Section on a road or cycle path awaiting better-quality facilities (see stage details).
5km (29%) of provisional itinerary
Surface
17km (97%) of smooth surface
0.36km (2%) of rough surface
- Smooth
- Asphalt, tarmac or smooth concrete. Optimal comfort.
- Rough
- Fine gravel, compacted stabilised surface or worn tarmac. Less comfortable, vibrations possible.
- Natural
- Dirt, grass, roots or stones. Under 5%: short sections with little impact. Higher percentage: route suited to mountain or gravel bikes only.
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
The route
You can cycle through Berck on dedicated cycle paths, right up to the entrance to Merlimont. To cross Merlimont and Cucq, follow the signposting along quiet roads until you reach Le Touquet's network of cycle paths.
SNCF
- Nearby train stations: Etaples-Le Touquet Rang-du-Fliers - Berck-sur-Mer
