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Côte d’Opale (weekend-long hike along cliffs, dunes and beaches)
23 July 2022 @ 09:00 - 24 July 2022 @ 19:00
- On the weekend of the 23rd we are going on an expedition to my beloved Atlantic Ocean. Oh, do I miss it…
We will walk along the shore of the Natural Park of Côte d’Opale in northern France and have a sip at every beach.
A couple of merely illustrative GPXs files (Remember to right-click or press for a second or two in order to download the GPX):
We will walk along the shore and swim, that is for certain. Probably both along the façade north and the façade west. The details are to be decided.
It will depend on the tides, if high, they can make the trails longer, if low, shorter. And on the whim of the moment. These are not loops so we can turn around at any time or stay in a place for a couple of hours if we so wish.
Also working many kilometres on the sand will be slower and more tiresome.
So we are not going to do long distances this time (perhaps 10-15 km per day).
On the other hand, this is as flat as flat can be (min altitude is 0 and max 46 m).
I would not expect high temperatures in areas so exposed to the Atlantic winds, but bring sunscreen and something to cover your head.
We need to find accommodation at least for Saturday night. Those who wish can arrive on Friday evening. I might be one of them.
The carpooling will be arranged in due time. I can take three people. The drive is about four hours and a half. But if we take turns it should be alright.
Given the logistics involved, early registration is recommended.