Gate of the Dunes – New Gate loop from Boulogne-sur-Mer

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Hauts-De-France

Gate of the Dunes – New Gate loop from Boulogne-sur-Mer

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Gate of the Dunes – New Gate loop from Boulogne-sur-Mer

01:06

4.05km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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646 m

Pilâtre de Rozier Square

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Square Pilâtre de Rozier is a public park in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The park is named after Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, a French aviation pioneer who was the first person to make a manned flight in a hot air balloon.

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761 m

Gate of the Dunes

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The Porte des Dunes is one of the four gates of the fortifications of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. It is part of the city walls that have surrounded the old town of …

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1.10 km

Remains of a city wall tower

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1.69 km

Boulogne Castle

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The Château-musée d'Aumont is a former medieval fortress from the 13th century, which was later converted into a museum. The castle is located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France and is named after …

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1.83 km

New Gate

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The Porte Neuve is one of the four gates of the fortifications of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. It is part of the city walls that have surrounded the old town of Boulogne-sur-Mer …

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1.88 km

Ramparts

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Well restored city wall and a beautiful circular walk

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2.35 km

Fortified town of Boulogne-sur-Mer

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The Ephemeral Garden is a temporary garden created every year since 2007 in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. It is located on Place Godefroy de Bouillon and is designed to offer visitors an …

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2.56 km

Facade of the cathedral basilica

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Many churches in France are dedicated to Mary, Mother of God, and have “Notre-Dame” (in German “Our Lady”) in their name. This church in Boulogne-sur-Mer has the addition “de l’Immaculée …

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4.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

1.01 km

586 m

119 m

Surfaces

1.63 km

1.47 km

793 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

14°C

9°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

September 8, 2023,BOULONGE SUR MER👣🌤

Small change of location, saw more (beautiful) things on the tour like three weeks in Zeebrugge. 😉😁
It's supposed to be a beautiful old town that's designed like a fortress. With a large Notre Dame and a beautiful park "the discoverers" in front of it. Really worth seeing.

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