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Dunkirk
Grand-Fort-Philippe

Porte aux Boules – Rescue Museum loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Northern France
Dunkirk
Grand-Fort-Philippe

Porte aux Boules – Rescue Museum loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

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Porte aux Boules – Rescue Museum loop from Grand-Fort-Philippe

01:10

18.9km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 335 m for 60 m

After 15.5 km for 83 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

359 m

Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach

Highlight • Beach

The calvary is located facing the sea. Access to the terrace is free, with a panorama of the Aa channel and its jetties. On August 15, a procession stops there …

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985 m

Grand-Fort-Philippe

Highlight • Other

The main activities have always been linked to fishing (ropemaking, smokehouse, shipbuilding). Two museums keep that memory alive. Maison du Sauvetage and Maison de la Mer.
Of the dozens of …

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6.02 km

Porte aux Boules

Highlight • Monument

The "Porte des Boules" - formerly "Porte de Dunkerque" - was the only access to the fortified town of Gravelines with the "Porte de Calais".
It was originally equipped with …

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10.7 km

Rescue Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Formerly a boathouse, the Gravelines Rescue Museum exhibits the history of sea rescuers and uses a launching ramp. This site, essential to understanding rescue operations, allows you to discover the techniques and equipment used over the years.

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17.5 km

Route des Dunes

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Virtually car free route along the wetlands and dunes

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18.4 km

This nature reserve (400ha) is a large dune area, where many ducks and waders live.

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18.5 km

German bunker

Highlight • Historical Site

Complex of German World War II bunkers across from the campground.

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18.6 km

Parc de l'Estran

Highlight • Other

Foto Highlight, a place to stay, you will always discover something new

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

4.47 km

3.67 km

3.11 km

587 m

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.54 km

3.89 km

2.94 km

2.03 km

502 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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