Canche Estuary – Climbing under the pines loop from Étaples - Le Touquet

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Canche Estuary – Climbing under the pines loop from Étaples - Le Touquet

Moderate

4.1

(8)

hikers

Canche Estuary – Climbing under the pines loop from Étaples - Le Touquet

04:17

15.9km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel marin des Estuaires picards et de la mer d'Opale

Réserve naturelle de la Baie de la Canche

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

824 m

Mural of Victor Hugo

Highlight • Monument

One of the many murals in Etaples.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.47 km

Le Voyageur-Raphaël

Highlight • Other

in memory of the workers

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.64 km

Creekside area near Étaples.

Highlight • Other

In summer you can see the dog violets there.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.70 km

Canche Estuary

Highlight • Other

From there, we have a breathtaking view of the mouth of the Canche.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.46 km

Birdwatching Observatory, Canche Bay Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this observatory, you can observe the birds on the water.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.56 km

Climbing under the pines

Highlight • Other

You'll climb through pine trees and be rewarded with views of the bay.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.33 km

Path across the dune

Highlight • Other

The circular trail leads over the high dunes.

Showing Translation

Tip by

6.73 km

View of the Baie de la Canche estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

The reserve is home to exceptional animal and plant diversity thanks to the varied landscapes of dunes, ponds, channels and forest. At the top of the site, the view of the estuary is magnificent.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

5.10 km

3.70 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.17 km

4.28 km

2.18 km

877 m

458 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

18°C

11°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

April 15, 2023,Von Etaples ins Naturschutzgebiet

The way from the port about 2 km was not so nice, but from there it got really nice.

Showing Translation

July 11, 2025,Wandeling Etaples (Fr) - Baie de Canche (rondje) 7/10

A very varied route. Beautiful nature reserves that connect to create a unique walk. You'll encounter virtually no other hikers – no restaurants or cafes, except in the village!

Showing Translation