Our guides will help you to observe the flora and fauna that populate our beaches, including the largest colony of harbour seals in France.

Discovery of the Bay of the Somme
Setting out from one of the longest pebble beaches in Europe in the company of our nature guides, come and immerse yourself between sky and sea to discover the flora, the fauna and the traditional activities of one of the most beautiful estuaries in the world.
Practical information

General public
Visiting area: Le Hourdel
Duration: 1h30
Distance: 1 to 2KM

Good walkers
Area: Southern Bay of the Somme
Duration: 3h00
Distance: around 5 Km


The Hâble d’Ault avifauna reserve
Between the cliffs and the estuary, a humid zone of international _ importance: “the Hâble d’Ault” accommodates over 250 species of bird during the course of the year. Discover a site that is remarkable for its wealth in flora and fauna and the diversity of its habitats.
Practical information
Visiting area: Le Hourdel
Duration: 2h00
Distance: 4Km
Difficulty: General public


Between dunes and pebbles New 2010
Close to the estuary, in the dune habitat, our nature guide will show you how to observe the adaptation of animal and vegetable life to the harsh conditions on the seashore.
Practical information
Visiting area: Le Hourdel
Duration: 2h00
Distance: 2Km
Difficulty: General public


The Picard cliffs New 2010
Whatever the season, at the foot of the great Picard cliffs, on the rocky flats, the sea allows you to discover a flora and fauna adapted to the rhythm of the tides.
Practical information
Visiting area: Ault
Duration: 2h00
Distance: 2 Km
Difficulty: General public


Discovering the “Blue Diamond”
Walking along the Bay of the Somme, discover the thousand and one facets of the pebbles of the Bay of the Somme, from their formation to their migration to the top of the Hourdel.
Practical information
Visiting area: Hourdel Quarries
Duration: 3h00
Distance: 4 Km
Difficulty: General public


Meeting the seals, outings guided by Picardie Nature
In partnership with the association Picardie Nature, accompanied by a guide, set out to meet the biggest colony of harbour seals in France, observe them through a telescope and discover their way of life.
Practical information
Visiting area: Le Hourdel
Duration: 3h00
Distance: 4 to 5 Km
Difficulty: General public


PRACTICAL INFO

Applicable to all outings:
- Equipment: walking shoes, windcheater, boots and warm clothing according to the season, binoculars.
- The meeting point is the Bay of the Somme and Bird House.
- The trip to the visiting areas is in the personal vehicle of the participant.
Only by reservation
Enquiries and reservations at 03 22 26 93 93


Private outings accompanied by a guide: The role of our guides consists of raising the awareness of young people and adults about the protection of the environment.
Passionate about their trade, they will share their knowledge about the Bay and help you to discover nature as you have never seen it before. Set out with them to discover the richness of our heritage.