Guided Hike with Seal Watching in the Baie de Somme

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From€20
2.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
Recommended

Take part in one of the most popular experiences of the Somme department in France: seal watching in the Baie de Somme during a guided hike in the estuary!

August 2025
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About the activity

South of the Opal Coast lies the Baie de Somme, an exceptional estuary that is a must-see in northern France. With its famous little train, the picturesque village of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, its wild sandy beaches and its tides that shape its landscape, this natural site, recognised as a Grand Site de France, is well worth a visit. And if you are lucky enough to go there, whether via Le Crotoy, Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme or Cayeux-sur-Mer, you should definitely take part in this guided hike to see the seals of the Baie de Somme!

Seals are undoubtedly one of the emblems of the Baie de Somme, with the largest colony in the country having settled there and thriving in peace. Watching them is therefore an activity not to be missed, for young and old alike! To see the seals of the Baie de Somme safely, while respecting their environment, it is necessary to take part in this guided hike: supervised by a professional guide, your group will be able to move around the estuary safely, discovering the animals that you can admire from a distance so as not to disturb them. This will also allow you to learn more about them (their lifestyle, diet, behaviour, reproduction, etc.) and even distinguish between the 2 species that live here, the grey seal and the harbour seal. Don't forget to bring binoculars with you to make the most of the experience!

Open to children aged 6 and over, this excursion to discover the seals of the Baie de Somme from the Pointe du Hourdel will offer you an unforgettable escape to the heart of one of the most beautiful bays in the world. So what are you waiting for? Easily accessible by train from Abbeville, Amiens and even Paris, the Baie de Somme welcomes you all year round to meet its seals!

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Marie-Ange A., France — 06/07/2025
5/5
C'était très intéressant reposant paisible et aussi instructif.
Peter K., Belgium — 13/09/2023
2/5
To passive, we tought we would go for a good walk, not for a very slow promenade. We just made a short distance along the shore, we could have it done easily on our own.
Dominique A., France — 31/10/2022
5/5
Parfaite
Christelle K., France — 31/10/2022
5/5
A faire ! En sécurité avec un guide !
françoise B., France — 09/05/2024
5/5
Explication très bien mais heureusement que la guide avait une longue vue

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