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Canal de la Basse Colme walks
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4.18 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
Immortalised by the film "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis", the small town of Bergues is much more than just a film set. Bergues is a small fortified town: its ramparts, over 5 km long, date back to medieval times or were built according to Vauban's plans. Bergues also stands out for its remarkable monuments, such as its belfry, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, and the remains of Saint-Winoc Abbey.
Discover historic Bergues and the Bois des Forts
8.51 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
An easy route in the heart of the city of Vauban and Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis.
The Ramparts of Bergues and the Bois des Forts
9.34 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
As part of the Parcours du Coeur 2023, the CCAS France Services de Bergues offers a 15 km walking route.
You will walk around the ramparts of the town of Bergues, then follow the Canal de Bergues; after crossing the Bois des Forts, you will return to your starting point: the Foyer Socio Éducatif.
The Vauban ramparts in Bergues
4.15 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
Bergues, the capital of the North since the film "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis", invites you to discover its unique fortified complex dating from the 13th to the 19th century via an easy heritage walk.
Dunkirk - Bergues
8.58 mi
+46 ft
-56 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dunkerque (Nord)
After Dunkirk, theGR® 120 takes a detour inland. Once out of Dunkirk, the route passes peacefully through the Bois des Forts and reaches the pretty fortified town of Bergues with its canals and medieval ruins.
The stage is fairly short, leaving plenty of time to wander around Bergues.
Dunkirk - Bergues
10.43 mi
+43 ft
-56 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dunkerque (Nord)
Thirty-eight and final stage from the Jura to Hauts-de-France, via the Francigena. For this final stage, you leave Dunkirk to cross the Bois des Forts, before arriving at the foot of the Vauban Fortifications. You walk along the ramparts before entering Bergues, a charming and picturesque fortified town, nicknamed the ‘little Bruges of the North’, and now world-famous since the filming of the movie “Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis”! It is at the foot of the belfry, topped by the Lion of Flanders, that this journey ends.
Walks near Canal de la Basse Colme
Loobergue - Dunkirk
17.09 mi
+33 ft
-13 ft
7h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Looberghe (Nord)
Thirty-seventh stage from the Jura to Hauts-de-France, via the Francigena. This flat stage follows the waterways as you explore Maritime Flanders and the network of waterways that criss-cross the landscape. You walk alongside the Canaux de la Haute Colme and the Canal de Bourbourg before reaching the outskirts of Dunkirk. After passing through Saint-Pol-sur-Mer, you discover the city of Dunkirk. France’s third-largest port, here you don’t need to have your sea legs to set off and discover the history of the Iceland fishermen, walk in the footsteps of the famous privateer Jean Bart, or simply stroll around the Place du Mynck, through the marinas or along the Malo-les-Bains seafront.
The coastal path from Bray-Dunes to Étaples
105.81 mi
+2,001 ft
-1,978 ft
8 days
Difficult
Departure from Bray-Dunes (Nord)
This beautiful route allows you to discover a varied coastline with vast sandy beaches, pebble beaches and a long stretch of cliffs between Calais and Boulogne. It also offers short detours away from the coast into dune nature reserves.This multi-day hike will appeal not only to lovers of remarkable natural sites, but also to enthusiasts of architectural heritage and birdwatchers (during migration periods).