Guided walk and seal watching in the Baie de Somme
Observe seals and seal calves on a guided walk in the heart of the Baie de Somme.
Practical information
Guided seal-watching walk in the heart of the Baie de Somme.
Course of events
- Meet 10 minutes before departure at the Maye car park or the Pointe du Hourdel (Cayeux-sur-Mer).
- Welcome by the guide, binoculars and spyglass handed over
- Safety briefing, reminder to respect seals
- Easy walk of 2h to 2h30 over 3km, accessible to all
- Watching harbour and grey seals on the sandbanks
- Educational explanations about wildlife and the environment
- Use of observation equipment provided
- Break possible depending on tide and weather conditions
- Return on foot to the starting point
- The tour ends approximately 2.5 hours after the start.
Special terms
Departure times and dates may vary according to the tides.
Do not forget to bring
- From May to October and in good weather: Old shoes (tennis shoes, sandals, neoprene slippers, etc.), hat, shorts and sun cream.
- From October to May and in wet weather: Boots and warm clothing
- Windbreaker
- Rucksack
- Water bottle
- Pair of binoculars
- A change of trousers and socks
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About the activity
Observe seals and seal calves on a guided walk in the heart of the Baie de Somme. From the Pointe du Hourdel or the Parking de la Maye, this outing is accessible to all and immerses you in a wild landscape of sand, pebbles and marshes.
For 2h to 2h30, you follow a naturalist guide along a 2 to 5 km route, adjusted according to the tide and the presence of animals. Binoculars and spotting scopes will enable you to observe the animals from a distance, while respecting their habitat. You'll learn how to spot seals, understand their behaviour and discover the ecosystem of the Baie de Somme.
The atmosphere is calm and immersive, punctuated by the sounds of nature and the changing lights of the coastline. This walk in the Baie de Somme is ideal for a nature outing with family or friends, to discover emblematic fauna in a protected setting.
Book now to experience a privileged moment in the heart of nature, as close as possible to the seals in the Baie de Somme.