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View of Cap Blanc-Nez – Town Hall and its belfry loop from Escalles

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View of Cap Blanc-Nez – Town Hall and its belfry loop from Escalles

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View of Cap Blanc-Nez – Town Hall and its belfry loop from Escalles

03:47

61.2km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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After 43.3 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.76 km

View of Cap Blanc-Nez

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just above the hamlet of Le Tap Cul you have a viewpoint of the Cap Blanc Nez and its hinterland. You can keep looking at it.

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34.9 km

Canal de Calais à Guines

Lake

35.2 km

A quiet cycle route, partly through the Guînes marshes, in an area rich in canals. Here and there, you'll have to cross a lane. In the sections where you ride close to the canal, lights flicker in the dark.

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39.6 km

Marsh Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

The Voie Verte between Coulogne and Guînes is a pleasant route designed for cyclists, hikers and families in search of nature. This path runs along old railway lines and crosses varied landscapes, between fields, forests and meadows typical of Pas-de-Calais. Easy to access and flat, it is perfect for a family walk, while enjoying the calm of the countryside.

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44.2 km

Town Hall and its belfry

Highlight • Historical Site

Calais Town Hall is a magnificent Flemish Renaissance style building, inaugurated in 1925, which symbolizes the union of Calais and Saint-Pierre-lès-Calais. Its belfry, 75 meters high, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a panoramic view of the city and surrounding areas. This iconic landmark is famous for its rich ornamentation and architectural details, such as its stained glass windows and sculptures.

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45.7 km

Arrière-Port

Lake

46.2 km

Dragon of Calais

Highlight • Structure

The Calais Dragon is an impressive mechanical sculpture installed on Calais beach, which has become a major attraction in the city. This gigantic creature, made of wood and steel, can breathe fire, smoke and water. It's a fascinating show for all ages! Designed by the company La Machine, it also offers rides on its back, allowing visitors to discover the seafront in an unusual way.

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47.1 km

Calais Beach

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Calais Plage is a popular destination on the Opal Coast. The vast expanses of fine sand are ideal for relaxation and various beach activities. It is renowned for its family atmosphere and facilities, with play areas, sports areas and seaside dining options.

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51.6 km

End of Sangatte seawall - Start of natural beach

Highlight • Beach

2.4 kilometers long and 1.50 wide, the Sangatte dyke is a protective structure against the sea. Open to walkers, access to the dyke is at the level of the town hall and several paths. To the east, after the end of the dike, the coast and the dunes still remain in their natural state.

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58.9 km

Calvaire de la Côte – Sea View

Highlight • Monument

A nice shortcut - on the route Terre des 2 Caps - of the EV4

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61.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

13.4 km

9.14 km

3.41 km

2.78 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

15.3 km

1.37 km

1.30 km

1.24 km

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Saturday 29 August

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Comments

August 12, 2022,Fietstocht Escalles - Guines - Calais

A tough trip if it has to be done without an ebike !!! Count on about 700 ascent meters. A bit, after a good 5 km, is really climbing over a mountain bike path. Not easy, but we did it...so !! From Guines you take the Véloroute des Marais to Calais. Well-signposted route through forest and meadow paths, but easily …

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View of Cap Blanc-Nez – Town Hall and its belfry loop from Escalles

View of Cap Blanc-Nez

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Town Hall and its belfry

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