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COASTAL PATHS
Overview Table
| Name | Top Picks | Exp. Picks |
|---|---|---|
| Criel-sur-Mer | ||
| Petites et Grandes Dalles | ||
| Etretat Cliffs | ✅ | ☑️ |
| Cap de la Hague | ✅ | ☑️ |
| Hatainville | ||
| Cabanes Vauban |
Criel-sur-Mer
The trail along the cliffs of Criel sur Mer lets you discover the vast landscapes of the Alabaster Coast. You walk high above the English Channel, between meadows and white cliffs, with wide views over the sea and the nearby villages.
On a clear day, the scenery is especially impressive. The contrast between the pebble beaches, the chalk cliffs and the ever changing colours of the water stays with you throughout the walk.
Petites et Grandes Dalles
This hike follows the top of the cliffs between Les Petites Dalles and Les Grandes Dalles. The path offers uninterrupted views over the English Channel and the valleys that slope down towards the sea.
You move between grassy areas, open landscapes and spectacular viewpoints where the white cliffs tower above the pebbles and the water.
Etretat Cliffs
In Our Top Picks ✅
The cliffs of Étretat are among the most famous sights on the Alabaster Coast. You can admire them under constantly changing light, which transforms the colours of the chalk and the sea throughout the day.
To the left of the beach, the Aval Cliff rises to 71 metres. Its summit is connected to the spectacular GR 21 trail, which follows the coastline between Le Havre and Le Tréport. All around, the wide open views over the English Channel make the landscape feel even more dramatic.
The famous Aval Arch, considered one of the area’s greatest natural wonders, forms a remarkably delicate arch. Behind it stands the Needle, a 42 metre rock stack shaped by erosion. Further along, the Manneporte reveals even more imposing proportions and inspired several painters.
Cap de La Hague
In Our Top Picks ✅
Cap de la Hague reveals wild and rugged landscapes, among the most spectacular in Normandy. Between small harbours, heathland and rocky shores, you discover an unspoilt coastline where the sea is everywhere.
Near Goury, the powerful currents of the Raz Blanchard create an impressive spectacle, especially during spring tides. The lighthouse overlooking this tip of the Cotentin Peninsula adds to the area’s rugged character.
Écalgrain Bay is known for its romantic atmosphere and its views over the English Channel. The coastal path winds through heather, meadows and gorse before reaching the Nez de Jobourg, whose cliffs rise to around 130 metres.
Hatainville
The Hatainville Dunes offer a wild setting that is especially popular with walkers. Following the trails, you cross a landscape of sand and wind swept vegetation, with a strong sense of space and freedom. The route alternates between sea views and more sheltered sections.
Cabanes Vauban
The walk to the Vauban Huts takes you through remarkable coastal scenery, with ever changing views shaped by the tides. Following the coastal path, you pass slopes covered with heather and gorse, with the sea and rolling waves as a constant backdrop.
On a clear day, you can even spot Mont Saint-Michel in the distance, like a silhouette suspended between sky, sea and sand.
ROCKY FOREST
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| Name | Top Picks | Exp. Picks |
|---|---|---|
| Rock of Oëtre |
Rock of Oëtre
The Rock of Oëtre is a rocky lookout above a deep, forest covered valley. The landscape drops away suddenly beneath your feet, with a small river winding far below. You walk through wild, green, peaceful scenery, perfect if you want to discover a more natural side of inland Normandy.