Boulogne-sur-Mer / Calais
After Boulogne-sur-mer, La Vélomaritime takes you to the Grand Site de France des Deux-Caps. In Wimereux, admire the colorful Anglo-Norman style villas. Before reaching Cap Gris-Nez, the closest point to England, plan a stop at the Maison du Site des Deux Caps in Audinghen, a must for the discovery of this exceptional site. Take advantage of the magnificent viewpoints on the Cap Blanc Nez and the Bay of Wissant. Calais is worth the detour, take advantage of being on a bike to visit the city and discover the belfry of the Town Hall, the City of Lace or for an unusual trip on the back of the Dragon!
Gradients and elevation
Slope breakdown
Road types
- 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).
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
From Boulogne-sur-Mer to Wimereux, take the cycle path along the RD940. To cross the Slack Dunes Sensitive Natural Area, cycle paths have been created between Wimereux and Ambleteuse.
Up to the entrance of Wissant, follow rural roads (accessible only to non-motorized transport and farmers). The northern and southern entrances to Wissant are not equipped for cycle paths, so stay on the RD940.
After Wissant, reach Escalles via shared paths, then rejoin the RD940 before Blériot-Sangatte, and then follow the cycle paths of Calais.
Link
From Audinghen, a signposted link takes you to Cap Gris Nez (3 km).
SNCF
- Nearby train stations: Calais ville Calais Fréthun (TGV station) Boulogne sur Mer
