The Hortillonnages – Marais des Bœufs loop from Amiens

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Hauts-De-France

The Hortillonnages – Marais des Bœufs loop from Amiens

Moderate

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The Hortillonnages – Marais des Bœufs loop from Amiens

02:30

51.7km

110m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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822 m

The Hortillonnages

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Beautifull floating gardens to visit by bike and boat! We stoppen at Le Vert Galant and rented a small boat for a tour without a reservation..

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1.18 km

Towpath

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While being on the outskirts of the city, you feel like in another universe. Whether on the side of the floating gardens, also called hortillonnages, or the peacefully flowing river, …

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4.89 km

Marais des Bœufs

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Very good cycling area

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9.51 km

Lamotte-Brebière Locks

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The Lamotte-Brebière lock was built in 1870 to regulate the flow of water and prevent flooding of neighboring hortillonnages. The lock is located in a magnificent setting, surrounded by greenery …

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19.6 km

Towpath Along the Somme River

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This old towpath offers beautiful views and a relaxing calm. There are no more draft horses there as in the past, but only a few cyclists and barges.

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19.6 km

Path from Corbie to Sailly-le-Sec

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The towpath was historically used as a haulage route for horses and barges navigating the Somme. Today it is mainly used as a hiking and walking trail, offering visitors the …

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29.9 km

Towpath of the Canalised Somme

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Corbie Somme Towpath

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43.0 km

Lamotte-Brebière lock

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Located on the Chemin de Halage between Corbie and Amiens, this must-see is the ideal place for a stopover.

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51.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

13.6 km

8.53 km

3.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

17.5 km

7.66 km

564 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

8°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

September 15, 2024,Boucle Amiens - Vaux-sur-Somme

Today, the temperature was particularly pleasant 😎 to go for a ride but it was also the opening day of the hunt ☹️. So it was not a day to go for a stroll on the country roads. Never mind, a bit of road and a bit of gravel did the trick. There were also a lot of walkers on …

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