Neufchâtel-Hardelot offers a range of ways to enjoy a getaway: trails between countryside and coast, horse riding, catamaran activities, golf and architectural heritage. Hardelot Beach gives hikers access to two protected dune areas on the Opal Coast. There are also signposted hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels. When planning your trip, you can decide whether you mainly want to spend time outdoors, enjoy water sports, go horse riding or play golf.

Beach and trails between countryside and coast

Hardelot Beach and the two protected dune areas give the area its distinctive natural character. The five signposted hiking trails pass through landscapes between the countryside and the coast. They range from 2.2 to 8 kilometres in length and have varying levels of difficulty. This gives you a choice of different distances and challenges; check the signs and the conditions on each trail locally.

The Océanie trail is 2.2 kilometres long and accessible to people with reduced mobility. Check the surface conditions and any temporary restrictions before your visit. This allows you to plan for this trail specifically, without confusing its length with the other hiking options.

Horse riding, water sports and golf

The Centre équestre d’Hardelot offers riding lessons, week-long courses and horseback rides in the forest and on the beach. You can choose between lessons and rides in two different settings. The schedule may change, so check the current programme in advance.

At the Georges-Pernoud water sports centre, Club Nautique d’Hardelot offers catamaran lessons, courses, regattas and rentals. Seasonal access may change, so it is advisable to check the latest conditions and dates before visiting. If you are interested in water sports, you will find both instruction and regattas and rentals here, offering a range of ways to get involved.

There are also two clearly distinct golf courses. Golf des Pins has 18 holes, is set in a forest and was laid out in 1934 by British architect Tom Simpson. Golf des Dunes is also an 18-hole course; it opened in 1991 and offers views of lakes, dune hills and wooded valleys. When comparing them, consider both their dates of origin and the landscapes described: a forest setting at Golf des Pins, and views across varied surroundings at Golf des Dunes.

Architectural heritage on foot

The Circuit historique Neufchâtel-Hardelot is a walking route where you can admire the seaside resort’s architectural heritage. It adds a cultural focus to the choice between nature trails, horse riding, water sports and golf. If you are particularly interested in the resort’s architecture, this route offers a distinct opportunity to take in the area’s history as you walk.

Discover more destinations: Ligny-Sur-Canche, Sailly-Sur-La-Lys, Ergny, Mouriez, Lépine, Givenchy-en-Gohelle, Ferques, Quiestède.

For the broader travel overview: Pas-De-Calais.