The Opal Coast By Bike 

Day 1:

Your trip begins with a visit to Calais. The city offers plenty of points of interest: the Town Hall, Rodin’s famous sculpture “The Burghers of Calais”, the Grand Theatre, the Lace and Fashion Museum, and the lighthouse. You’ll leave the city via the beach, where you’ll likely come across one of the town’s main attractions — the Dragon of Calais.

You will then follow the North Sea coastline heading towards the Two Capes. Passing through the countryside, you’ll descend back down towards the English Channel below — the scenery here is magnificent, and on a clear day, you’ll even spot the golden cliffs of the English coast, over 30 km away.

The day ends with a ride along La Vélomaritime (part of EuroVelo 4) — a cycle route spanning over 1,500 km from Roscoff in Britanny to Dunkirk.

Day 2:

On this second day, you’ll continue to enjoy the seaside, passing through the villages of Ambleteuse and Wimereux. You’ll then arrive in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France’s largest fishing port.

Get ready to test your legs, as you climb up to the beautiful old town, located over 60 metres above sea level. The area is rich in heritage: castle, cathedral, town hall, and belfry — there is so much to explore here. You can even enjoy a walk along the ramparts if you wish to take a short break from cycling.

You’ll then descend back towards the English Channel, continuing your ride south along La Vélomaritime once again. By the end of the day, you’ll reach Hardelot, passing by the château, whose history dates back over 900 years! If you can, be sure to take the time to visit it!

Day 3:

More new discoveries await you on this third stage of your journey. The route will take you inland, along many paths specially selected for you by Ch’tis Voyages à Vélo. You’ll alternate between quiet country roads and tracks through open fields.

The terrain here is quite rolling, so take it at your own pace! You will eventually reach the peaceful Vallée de la Course. For several kilometres, the road runs alongside this lovely little river winding through the valley. You’ll leave the Boulonnais behind and enter the Montreuillois.

You’ll finish your day’s ride in the beautiful village of Montreuil-sur-Mer, with one final effort to climb up into the fortified town.

Day 4:

It’s already your final day of the trip! You’ll leave Montreuil-sur-Mer and follow quiet country roads as you make your way back down to the coast.

After crossing the Balençon marshes, you’ll head towards the Baie d’Authie. This vast bay straddles the border between the Pas-de-Calais and the Somme départements. It is known for its ecological diversity — and if you’re lucky, you may spot the colony of seals resting on the sandbanks.

Towards the end of your ride, you’ll enjoy one last stretch along the sea, cycling along the promenade at Berck-sur-Mer. You’ll finish your ride with one final section of La Vélomaritime before reaching Rang-du-Fliers station.

For this trip, you will stay in high-quality hotels: 3-star or equivalent. All hotels are located within walking distance of restaurants, so you won’t need to get back on your bike in the evening unless you wish to.

Each hotel provides a solution for secure bike storage overnight.
Breakfast and tourist taxes are included in the trip.

Electric Bikes (E-bikes) or Classic Bikes (Non-Electric)*

Our local partner provides hybrid touring bikes, equipped with 2 rear panniers, a handlebar bag, repair kit, lock, helmet, and smartphone holder.

The bikes will be ready for you at the departure point, ensuring maximum convenience. You can arrive by train or car, and start your trip straight away!

On this itinerary, the stages are not very long (between 20 to 25 miles) but the terrain is rolling, and the wind can sometimes be quite strong in this region. Don’t hesitate to choose an electric bike for greater comfort.

E-bikes:

Hydraulic disc brakes, suspension fork, 65 Nm motor.

Classic bikes (Non-Electric):

Robust bike, low step frame, suspension seat post, hydraulic disc brakes, rear rack.

*Non-contractual photos: the rental provider guarantees to supply bikes of equivalent quality if the models shown are not available.

• Single room supplement: + €240

• High season supplement: + €60 per person ((departures from 31 March to 05 April, 27 April to 16 May, from 19 May to 25 May, from 30 June to 31 August 2026)

• Luggage transfer: + €96 per person (+ €192 for solo travellers)

• Classic (non-electric) equipped bike hire: + €80 per bike

• Electric equipped bike hire: + €130 per bike

• Bike drop-off and collection at the departure point: + €150

• Option : Private shuttle return to the departure point (Calais): +€275 (maximum 3 people with bikes and luggage)

• Children’s discount (when sharing a room with two full-paying adults):
  0–3 years: -70%
  4–12 years: -50%
  13–17 years: -30%

  Optional guided tour: accompanied by a professional cycling instructor (subject to availability) – quote on request

The base rate includes:

• A video presentation of the trip and how to use the app

• The roadbook will be sent to your home before departure. It will also be available on the Roadbook for Discovery app a few days before your trip, with the full itinerary, route to follow, points of interest, and various tips (app available on all smartphones running Android 7 or later, and iOS 12 or later)

• Accommodation (3-star hotels or equivalent), tourist tax, and breakfast

• Return by regional train from Rang-du-Fliers to Calais

• 7-day telephone support

The base rate does not include:

• Bike hire (electric or classic hybrid bikes, optional, various sizes and equipment included)

• Luggage transfer (optional)

• Lunches and dinners

  Click here to request a detailed quote.