Curlu is an area located in the Somme department of the Hauts-de-France region, offering a diverse environment for outdoor activities. Its landscape is shaped by the Somme River, featuring gentle river valleys, historical locks, and expansive agricultural lands. This topography, combined with lush meadows, ponds, marshes, and limestone hillsides known as "larris," provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like mountain biking, jogging, hiking, road cycling, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts visiting Curlu can explore 7…
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4.7
(9)
48
hikers
10.0km
02:34
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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26
hikers
4.71km
01:12
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
hikers
7.70km
02:01
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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16
hikers
5.54km
01:27
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38
runners
34.5km
03:58
350m
350m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

28
runners
17.1km
01:46
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
5.28km
00:33
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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11
runners
10.1km
01:05
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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35
riders
47.1km
03:35
520m
520m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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16
riders
28.1km
01:42
230m
230m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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16
riders
57.7km
04:31
620m
620m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

17
riders
57.9km
04:30
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
(10)
44
riders
15.1km
00:58
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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23
riders
44.1km
02:48
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
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9
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
15
riders
57.1km
04:20
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
riders
68.7km
05:58
350m
350m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

12
riders
23.2km
02:16
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
16.6km
03:25
90m
90m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

6
riders
78.1km
03:58
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Curlu offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Mountain biking, Jogging, Hiking, Road cycling, and Touring cycling. The region's landscape, shaped by the Somme River, provides diverse terrain for these sports.
Curlu features several hiking routes, with options for various skill levels. A notable moderate trail is the "Frise Lock – Somme River and Dam Viewpoint loop from Curlu," which is approximately 6.3 miles (10.2 km) long. More details can be found in the Hiking around Curlu guide.
Yes, the Somme Valley around Curlu is suitable for mountain biking, featuring extensive dirt roads and mixed paved and unpaved sections. Routes traverse meadows, ponds, and the elevation changes of the "larris." The "Machine Gun Way" is a 6.2-mile (10 km) route accessible from Curlu. Explore more options in the MTB Trails around Curlu guide.
Mountain bike trails in Curlu feature a mix of extensive dirt roads and both paved and unpaved sections. The terrain includes lush meadows, areas near ponds and marshes, and the elevation changes provided by limestone hillsides known as "larris."
The Somme Valley offers a dedicated cycle route along the Somme River, featuring a smooth macadam surface for road cyclists. This route provides continuous scenic views of the waterway. Further information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Curlu guide.
Curlu provides numerous trails for joggers, offering diverse scenery and varying levels of difficulty. Examples include paths like the "Canal de la Somme Cycle Path – Frise Viewpoint loop" and the "Frise Lock – Trail des anguillères loop." The Running Trails around Curlu guide offers more details.
Curlu's landscape is characterized by the Somme River, gentle river valleys, and historical locks. It also features expansive open agricultural lands, lush meadows, ponds, marshes, and limestone hillsides locally known as "larris."
Outdoor activities in Curlu are well-regarded on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.31 out of 5 stars from over 600 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Curlu, including Hiking around Curlu, MTB Trails around Curlu, Running Trails around Curlu, Road Cycling Routes around Curlu, and Cycling around Curlu.
Official tourism information for the Curlu area falls under the broader Somme Tourisme official website. This regional portal provides comprehensive details on activities and points of interest throughout the Somme department. The website is somme-tourisme.com.
Curlu is located within the Somme department, an area known for its rich historical context, particularly related to Great War memorials. The blend of natural beauty and historical significance creates a unique destination for visitors.
Komoot lists 7 total routes available in Curlu across various sports. These routes cater to different activity types and skill levels.

