Walking holidays in Picardy and the Pas de Calais

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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Guide Price

£449

Prices per person (based on two sharing)

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The Opal Coast Walking Holiday

 

Picardy and the Pas de Calais

Travel

Car ferry to Boulogne or Calais or if you prefer leave your car at home, travel by rail and let us arrange taxi transfers for you.

  • Day 1 Arrival Boulogne
    • You may wish to take some time to visit the ancient fortified town of Boulogne before being transferred to the quaint seaside town of Wissant. Stay in the charming Hôtel Le Vivier with views across the bay and dinner included tonight. HB
  • Day 2 Circuit walk - 11 miles (17.6km)
    • Today’s itinerary starts from Wissant and climbs the Mont de Coup nature reserve, (164 meters). Follow the rocky footpath taking you across the heights of the Cap Blanc-Nez with wonderful panoramic views. B&B
  • Day 3 Circuit walk - 12 miles (19.2km)
    • Today’s walk allows you to explore the coast and the hinterland of the Cap Gris-Nez area. Between the villages of Audresselles and Wissant the terrain alternates between vast sandy beaches and slate cliffs, affording stupendous views. (The walking direction will depend on tide times: to be advised by Belle France before departure). B&B
      Optional short morning walk and return Channel crossing late afternoon for two night stay.
  • Day 4 Morning in Boulogne
    • Foot passengers will have a transfer back to Boulogne for a bit of last minute shopping or why not enjoy a lunch on the harbour before taking the afternoon ferry home.
 

The Opal Coast Location & Route

 
Hotels you will be staying at:

The Opal Coast View Hotels & Cuisine

  • Hotel - Hotel le Vivier
    • Le Vivier is based in two buildings in the sea-side village of Wissant: one is located in the village centre above their restaurant, the other one is five minutes' walk from the restaurant facing the " Baie de Wissant " " the Cap Gris-nez " and the English coastline. Nearby are the natural reserve "La Motte du Bourg " and a large lake ( several acres ).

      Hotel Facilities

      • Beach and River walks direct from the hotel.
      • Mermaid Bar.
      • Coming soon: rooms with wifi.
      • Enthusiastic and friendly owners.
       
 

The Opal Coast Prices & Book

Ferry Inclusive

£449 Prices per person (based on two sharing)

 

High season (16 July - 5 September) add £20. 2 night stay from £399 inc. ferry. Starting days: Any.

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