diff --git a/tests/periph_flashpage/Makefile b/tests/periph_flashpage/Makefile
index d0b666fd0..746a26411 100644
--- a/tests/periph_flashpage/Makefile
+++ b/tests/periph_flashpage/Makefile
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 APPLICATION = periph_flashpage
+BOARD ?= iotlab-m3
 include ../Makefile.tests_common
 
 FEATURES_REQUIRED = periph_flashpage