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Guided Bird Watching Tour in the Baie de Somme, Le Crotoy
Organized by Promenade en Baie
Baie de Somme, France
2 hrs 45 min
From€17
Guided High Tides Watching in the Baie de Somme
Join a guide to witness an exceptional natural phenomenon on the English Channel: the high tides of the Baie de Somme!
Guided High Tides Watching in the Baie de Somme
From€17
2 hrs 45 min
Occasionally sporty
2 hrs 45 min
Occasionally sporty
Practical information
A guided outing lasting around 2.5 hours to observe the high tides in the Baie de Somme, either from the Pointe du Hourdel or from the Maye car park in Le Crotoy, depending on the weather and tides.
- Total immersion in the ecosystem of the Baie de Somme, with explanations of the foreshore, local biodiversity and, of course, the tides
- A walk punctuated by breaks and at a pace adapted to the group, perfectly suited to families with young children
- An educational and responsible approach, alongside a professional guide with a passion for the bay
Course of events
Please allow around 2 hours and 45 minutes for the whole experience.
- Depending on the information provided by the guide, meeting either at the Promenade en Baie chalet (pay car park, public toilets at Le Hourdel) or at the La Maye car park (free car park, no toilets on site), 10 minutes before the start of the activity
- Introductions and briefing on the activity and safety instructions (10 to 15 minutes)
- Departure for a 2.5-hour outing in the Baie de Somme:
- approach walk to the foreshore with initial explanations of the tidal phenomenon (15 to 20 minutes)
- hike across the Baie de Somme, crossing sandbanks and, occasionally, a little water, with breaks to observe the changing landscape (approx. 1.5 hours)
- walk back to the starting point (30 to 40 minutes)
- Back at the starting point, debriefing of the experience with local recommendations, if you wish, and end of the activity
Activity requirements
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the activity.
A minimum of 4 participants is required to run this activity.
Special terms
The meeting time and point for this activity are changeable based on the tide: please contact the instructor directly once your booking has been confirmed.
This activity is not accessible to people with reduced mobility or those who have had knee surgery within the last 6 months.
Pets are welcome to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
FrenchIncluded
- Certified guide
Excluded
- Car park charges
Do not forget to bring
- Water shoes or old shoes that will get wet
- Windbreaker
- Comfortable clothing suited to the weather and the season
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat / Cap
- Binoculars
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
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Practical information
Meeting point:
Depending on the tides: Promenade en Baie de Somme - La Pointe du Hourdel, 80410 Cayeux-sur-Mer OR Parking de la Maye - Rue de la Maye, 80550 Le Crotoy
Spoken languages:
FrenchCancellation: Super flexible
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Visible in France only on the Atlantic and Channel coasts, high tides are fascinating because of the speed with which the sea rises and falls. This incredible natural phenomenon, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon, also affects the coastal landscape, which, sometimes underwater, sometimes in the open air, is home to a unique ecosystem. So if you are curious and want to find out more, be sure to go and see the high tides in the Baie de Somme with the enthusiastic local guides from Promenade en baie!
From the Maye car park in Le Crotoy or Le Hourdel in Cayeux-sur-Mer, depending on the weather and tide, this guided hike to observe the high tides in the Baie de Somme will take you as close as possible to the phenomenon for around 2.5 hours. You will first reach the foreshore, then walk between sandbanks and shallow water for a truly immersive experience in the heart of the bay. Of course, you will have plenty of time to stop and watch the birds, the tracks in the sand and, if you are lucky, the famous seals of the Baie de Somme. A particular point of honour will be the rise of the tide, generally the most striking moment of the outing, given the speed at which the water rises and the landscape changes!
As interesting for children as it is for adults, this educational outing to observe the high tides in the Baie de Somme offers a pleasant seaside getaway, just 1 hour's drive from Amiens. So don't miss out on the opportunity to discover the high tides with your family, your partner or your friends, with the expertise of a guide!
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