Sentier du Contrebandier — loop from Grainval

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Sentier du Contrebandier — loop from Grainval

Moderate

4.8

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Sentier du Contrebandier — loop from Grainval

03:11

10.8km

300m

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 26, 2024

Tips

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Landes et dunes de la Hague

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.00 km

Baie d'Écalgrain

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Ecalgrain Bay was the historic site of mills giving the bay its name. Today it is best known for the paragliders who take off from the site. The panoramic views of the coastline it offers are remarkable.

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3.79 km

View of Nez de Jobourg

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This is a very beautiful section of the coastal path with a view of the Nez de Jobourg. Note that this rocky promontory is also the oldest geological area in Cotentin. It houses four small caves that can be visited.

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4.38 km

Jobourg Headland

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The Jobourg Nose is a 2 billion year old rocky promontory that is home to a bird sanctuary. This plan is very popular with visitors, more than any other natural site in the region, with the exception of Mont-Saint-Michel.

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5.26 km

Panoramic view

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The islands in the channel can be partially seen here

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6.26 km

Pointe du Bec de l'Âne

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Fantastic views as far as the eye can see

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

3.43 km

1.26 km

345 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

3.29 km

2.03 km

883 m

299 m

177 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

19°C

13°C

80 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 47.0 km/h

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Comments

May 4, 2022,Nez de Jobourg

Nez de Jobourg,
Écalgrain Bay has the highest cliffs in Normandy.
We were also impressed by the blossoming of nature in May, dominated by bright yellow broom.
We would have decided to walk north along the coast first. On the one hand because the travel guides usually recommend the opposite direction, but above all because we still have the sun …

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May 9, 2025,Sentier du Contrebandier — boucle depuis Grainval

This magnificent trail isn't for everyone. Some sections are very tricky. But the view is so worth it...

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July 30, 2023,🇫🇷 Falaises de Jobourg

The plan today was to wait for the rain showers and then walk the beautiful rock path at Jobourg in the sun. Part 1 of the plan worked, we let the rain shower pass through on the drive. Part 2 didn't quite work out as planned, contrary to the forecast, the sky only opened up towards the end. The path …

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