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Gris-Nez Beach – Cran aux Oeufs Cliff loop from Cap Gris-Nez

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Gris-Nez Beach – Cran aux Oeufs Cliff loop from Cap Gris-Nez

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Gris-Nez Beach – Cran aux Oeufs Cliff loop from Cap Gris-Nez

02:18

8.60km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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172 m

Great view of the chalk cliff

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The cliffs are worth a trip. Whether up above or down along the beach. There is a lot to discover.

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363 m

Fort Henry VIII (Audinghen), the Fort Henry VIII, is a historic site on Cap Gris - Nez. You can clearly see the ditches and some remains of the wall. The fortress wall is only made of stone in the lower area, earth walls were built on top to better intercept the cannonballs.

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370 m

Traces of the Atlantic Wall

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Traces of the Atlantic Wall, bunkers and gun emplacements can be found everywhere along the coast. Well-made display boards provide the information about the history.

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396 m

Cape Blanc-Nez

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easy route. not accessible to strollers.

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773 m

Gris-Nez Beach

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Small but beautiful beach with stunning views to the gray Cape cliff and Wissant. When visibility is good, you can see the cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez.

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5.42 km

GR 120 Coastal Trail

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Beautiful and quiet walk with stunning views.

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5.60 km

Cran aux Oeufs Cliff

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This cliff owes its name to its atypical shape, similar to giant rock eggs. From here you have a beautiful view of the coastline and the limestone cliffs of Dover.

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5.62 km

Cap Gris Nose and its countryside

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8.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

2.01 km

1.97 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

2.40 km

1.61 km

1.30 km

610 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

29°C

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Comments

March 23, 2022,2 Caps, Gris, Blanc, Nez....

hello fighters
I am writing to you back home in Montmorency, it took me a few hours to find what makes my life here, the world, the aggressiveness of the people, the pollution, the speed.
It was so beautiful this stay in this forgotten corner of France.
The people are friendly, welcoming, and then the diversity of incredible landscapes make …

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Gris-Nez Beach – Cran aux Oeufs Cliff loop from Cap Gris-Nez

Great view of the chalk cliff

Fort Henry VIII

Traces of the Atlantic Wall

Cape Blanc-Nez

Gris-Nez Beach

GR 120 Coastal Trail

Cran aux Oeufs Cliff

Cap Gris Nose and its countryside

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