Petit Port offers a range of activities to help you plan your stay: a one-hour loop around the municipal marsh, a named walk starting and ending at the Maison du Vélo, and cycling along the Vallée de Somme cycling route. At the marsh entrance, there is a wooden walkway and educational information panels. If you’re looking for a holiday rental in Petit Port, this distinction can help you decide what to focus on: are you more interested in a walk around the wetland or in cycling-related activities?
Walking at the Municipal Marsh
The one-hour circular walking trail goes around the municipal marsh and offers a standalone walking option for your day’s plans. At the entrance, there is a wooden walkway and educational information panels. You can plan your visit as a loop around the wetland and also include the panels as an informative part of your stay.
The municipal marsh can be reached on foot via the canal path at Petit-Port. Check the access conditions on site before including this route in your plans. The “E’l Fond de Somme” walk is another option: it starts and ends at the Maison du Vélo in Petit Port.
The two walks can be distinguished by their stated focus: the one-hour loop centers on the municipal marsh, while “E’l Fond de Somme” starts and ends at the Maison du Vélo. Consider which of these options best suits your day’s plans, rather than treating them as the same route.
Cycling along the Somme Canal
The Maison du Vélo is on the banks of the Somme Canal, alongside the Vallée de Somme cycling route, which runs between Abbeville and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. Bicycle rental is available at the Maison. Before your trip, check whether the rental you want is available; the categories offered may change.
VTC bikes and electric bikes are each listed in three sizes: S for 150 to 168 cm, TM for 168 to 178 cm, and TL/XL for 178 to 188 cm. The height ranges given are the same for both bike types, so you can compare the sizes directly. Mountain bikes are listed in sizes XS, TS, TM, TL, and TXL.
For children, there are mountain bikes with 16-inch wheels for those under 110 cm, 20-inch wheels for 105 to 120 cm, and 24-inch wheels for 120 to 140 cm. A 27.5-inch children’s mountain bike in size XS for 140 to 155 cm is also listed. The height ranges overlap in some cases, so compare the specific measurements with the desired bike category and check availability before renting.
More activity options
The Maison du Vélo welcomes children’s groups for multi-activity sessions. The seasonal program runs from the Easter holidays to the All Saints’ holidays; dates may change. For group planning, you should therefore check the specific dates in advance.
The game “Chés muches dins chés varvacieres” is offered in a version for individuals and seniors. This is a different type of activity from the multi-activity sessions for children’s groups. As the formats may change, check which version is currently offered before making plans.
Discover more destinations: Fontaine-Sur-Somme, Estrébœuf, Tœufles, Sourdon, Boufflers, Abbeville, Bresle, Fressenneville.
For the broader travel overview: Somme.
