Petit Blanc-Nez (Little Blanc-Nez) – Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint loop from Escalles

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Petit Blanc-Nez (Little Blanc-Nez) – Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint loop from Escalles

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Petit Blanc-Nez (Little Blanc-Nez) – Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint loop from Escalles

07:11

27.1km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Grand site des Deux Caps

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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278 m

Stairs with beautiful views

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And you have beautiful views! Beautiful view of the walking route on top of the cliff. Straight on to the Cap Gris Nez and Wissant.

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2.60 km

Petit Blanc-Nez (Little Blanc-Nez)

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Superb views of Wissant and Cap Blanc-Nez. You can also see bunkers on the hill dating back to the Second World War.

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12.8 km

View of Cap Blanc Nez and the English Channel

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Very nice path through the dunes with a wonderful view of the canal, Cap Gris Nez and Cap Blanc Nez.

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13.7 km

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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14.1 km

Ruins

14.8 km

Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint

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This sandstone and clay cliff offers you a breathtaking view of the English Channel, Cape Blanc-Nez, and the bay of Wissant.

On a clear day you can see the White …

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19.9 km

Wissant Beach and Wooden Groynes

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Beautiful spacious beach with a good developed promenade to stroll.

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23.4 km

Along the cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez

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Very nice path at the top of the cliffs.
Always in view of the sea and the white cliffs of Dover.

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27.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

8.35 km

6.24 km

2.46 km

592 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

5.51 km

3.82 km

2.59 km

820 m

268 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

13°C

8°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 24, 2026,🇨🇵GR120. Van Sangatte via Cap Blanc Nez naar Cap Gris Nez

Started early again, that works well!
Today I could also take a dip in the sea twice, which was lovely.
The route was beautiful, but what I find a shame is that I hardly saw the chalk cliffs because the route went along the top. Maybe I'll walk along the bottom later😊
Encountered many bunkers again, some are no longer …

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April 20, 2022,Cap Blanc-Nez - Cap Gris-Nez (Cote d'Opale)

Took the bus from Audinghen (Cap Gris-Nez stop) to Cap Blanc Nez and then hiked back (with the wind at your back, which is an important parameter!).
Lunch in the very nice village of Wissant.

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