The Mayville dunes: a natural setting between the seaside resorts of Stella-plage and Le Touquet
- Commune : Cuq (Stella-plage)
- Owner : Conservatoire du Littoral
- Area : 23 ha
- Number of trails : 2
- Path on the SNS : sentier des Violettes de 2,2 km
- Continue the walks outside the SNS : sentier des Dunes de 10 km
The dunes of Mayville constitute a preserved natural setting between the seaside resorts of Stella-plage and Le Touquet. We note here a very interesting botanical diversity linked to the succession of different types of dunes. Embryonic dunes, white dunes, grey dunes, dune thickets, you’ll come across them all as you walk along the Violet Trail.
Interesting fauna and flora
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Some rarer species that you may be lucky enough to observe on the SNS
- Heath Dog Violet (Viola canina)
- Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii)
- Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
- Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia)
Some common species present on the SNS
- Eurasian Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
- Natterjack Toad (Bufo calamita)
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Réglementation
Sentier de randonnée
Chien tenu en laisse autorisé
Cueillette interdite
Vélo interdit
Interdiction de jeter vos déchets à terre