Cape Hornu – Sailors' Chapel loop from Saint-Valéry Port
Cape Hornu – Sailors' Chapel loop from Saint-Valéry Port
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Cape Hornu – Sailors' Chapel loop from Saint-Valéry Port
02:09
18.6km
80m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 15, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Parc naturel régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime
Parc naturel marin des Estuaires picards et de la mer d'Opale
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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60 m
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme train station
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1.75 km
sr Valery beach
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1.75 km
Ruins of the Harold Tower
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2.77 km
Cape Hornu
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The name Cap Hornu comes from the Picard word “hornu”, which means “horned” or “pointed”, and refers to the shape of the cape. The cape was also known as Cap Saint-Valery in the past.
The history of Cap Hornu is closely linked to that of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, which was a strategic port and a medieval town that witnessed many historical events. In 1066, William the Conqueror departed from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme with his fleet to invade England. In 1431, Joan of Arc was imprisoned in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme before being transferred to Rouen. In 1568, a massacre of Huguenots took place in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme after a battle between Catholics and Protestants
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9.01 km
Le Hourdel
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15.4 km
Somme Bay 🔭
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15.9 km
Sailors' Chapel
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16.7 km
Guillaume Towers
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The city gate consists of two heavy round towers, between which there is a gate entrance. The towers date from the 11th century and already existed when William the Conqueror had to moor in this place with his fleet in 1066 before sailing to England. In 1430, Joan of Arc, already captured by the English, passed through this gate. The current gate entrance was only built in 1785.
The towers have served as a watchtower and as a prison. The drawbridge was demolished in 1614 and the defenses that once extended in front of the gate no longer exist.
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17.9 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
18.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.57 km
7.44 km
1.80 km
608 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
12.7 km
2.36 km
1.70 km
1.01 km
800 m
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Tuesday 25 August
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16°C
27 %
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