The Opal Coast Walking Holiday
The wind in your hair and wonderful views
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This is a perfect introduction to experiencing walking in France: a picturesque seaside town, sandy beaches, undulating hills and plains with stupendous views. You don’t even need a car! Travel as a foot passenger from Dover to Calais or Boulogne and let us do the rest.
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The Opal Coast Walking Holiday
Picardy and the Pas de Calais
Route Map

Rail Travel
Make your own way by rail to Dover where the station is about a fifteen minute walk to the ferry terminal. From there, your foot passage to Calais is included.
- Day 1 Arrival in Calais or Boulogne
- You will be met at the Port Terminal for taxi transfer to Wissant, where you stay B&B in the charming chambre d'hôte. There are three or four restaurants in the centre of Wissant for your evening meal.
- Day 2 Circuit walk - 11 miles (17.6km)
Today’s walk allows you to explore the coast and the hinterland of the Cap Griz-Nez. Between the villages of Audresselles and Wissant, the terrain alternates between vast sandy beaches and slate cliffs, affording amazing views.
- Day 3 Circuit walk - 12 miles (19.2km)
- Today’s itinery starts from Wissant and climbs the Mont de Coup nature reserve (164 metres). You will follow the rocky footpath taking you across the heights of the Cap Blanc-Nez from where you will have panoramic views.Return to Wissant following the beach.
- Day 4 Morning in Calais or Boulogne
Transfer back to Calais or Boulogne for lunch on the harbour or a bit of last minute shopping before taking the ferry home.
The Opal Coast Location & Route
Hotels you will be staying at:
The Opal Coast View Hotels & Cuisine
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Hotel - Wissant l'Opale
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Situated in a quiet residentail street, only 5 minutes from the centre of Wissant and from the large sandy beaches, this family run chambre d'hôte is a very special find. Your hosts Valerie and Claude Bonnet are charming and they will ensure that you have a pefect and relaxing stay. They are happy to share their extensive knowledge of the local walks and to recommend their favourite restaurant. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated, with large independent bathrooms.
Hotel Facilities
- Pretty garden terrace.
- Large spacious rooms.
- Television and Wifi.
- Modern bathrooms.
The Opal Coast Prices & Book
Ferry Inclusive
£389 Prices per person (based on two sharing).
High season (14 July - 1 September) add £20.
Car ferry to Boulogne of Calais, or preferably leave your car at home and let us arrange taxi transfers for you when you land in France. Transfer for foot passengers included.
Starting days: Any.
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