Crossing the bay with fascinating guides

Suitable gear 

to take with you

Windcheater, sun cream, cap, sunglasses, boots in winter, old trainers or flip-flops in summer and drinking water

The guides get you back safely: they can arrange for a car to pick you up at the other end, a Somme Bay railway ride, or a 12-km walk or bicycle ride along the coast path.

From one surprise to another

flora and fauna 

You'll discover all sorts of curious creatures in the silt, like worms with teeth, and weird molluscs. You see what drives local hunters laying await in their huts. And the children will just love scooting about in the silt! 

If this excursion leaves you wanting more, there are plenty of other excursions on various themes: eventide, gastronomic and cliff-top excursions, the grand tour of Marquenterre, etc.

Safety instructions

to be followed

The Somme Bay is an amazing natural environment, driven by the tides, which are as impressive as they are unpredictable. There are many risks: wind, fog, getting swamped and so on.

For your safety, please do not venture out alone in the bay and follow these instructions:

- find out about the tide times and weather conditions.
- leave the Somme Bay 3½ hrs before high tide and wait at least 1 hour afterwards before heading out (by prefectural decree dated 19 July 1977)
- make sure you have: means of alerting others of emergencies and emergency numbers, suitable clothing and first aid kit.
- choose excursions with professionals working with Qualinat.