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Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse – Gris-Nez Beach loop from Cap Gris-Nez

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Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse – Gris-Nez Beach loop from Cap Gris-Nez

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Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse – Gris-Nez Beach loop from Cap Gris-Nez

01:08

4.13km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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895 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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1.15 km

Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse and Viewpoint

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Nice viewing platform with various display boards, great views of the canal and, in good weather, as far as the limestone cliffs on the Dover coast.

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1.16 km

Blick über den Kanal auf die englische Küste

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At Cap Gris-Nez, the closest point between France and England at just 30 kilometres, you will find breathtaking views of the English Channel. On a clear day, the iconic White Cliffs of Dover are visible on the horizon.

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1.80 km

Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse and Viewpoint

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The large hiking car park is ideal for exploring the 3 different paths. An experience with views across to the cliffs of Dover.

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1.92 km

Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse

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Located near the town of Audinghen, the Cap Gris-Nez lighthouse illuminates the Pas de Calais coast. The first lighthouse was built in 1861; this tower was electrified in 1869 and …

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2.37 km

Cape Blanc-Nez

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easy route. not accessible to strollers.

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2.75 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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3.16 km

Fort Henry VIII

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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 …

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4.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

1.18 km

536 m

Surfaces

1.56 km

1.55 km

635 m

265 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

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Comments

June 2, 2024,Cap Gris-Nez

The Belvedere Route at Cap Gris-Nez offers wonderful views of the neighboring Cap Blanc-Nez, the Bay of Wissant and the cliffs of Dover.

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June 10, 2022,Wanderung Cap Gris-Nez

Unfortunately, the planned route was not possible due to the unstable cliffs at the Cap, so we spontaneously just went down to the beach and unfortunately only walked a very short distance.

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May 2, 2023,Cap Gris-Nez –boucle au départ de Framezelle

Little tour done with children from 2 to 6 years old which explains the average lol

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September 21, 2024,des Cap Gris-Nez

Cap Gris-Nez (Dutch: Swartenesse) is a headland on France's Channel coast, the Côte d'Opale, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. It is located between Calais and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The name "grey" comes from the fact that the exposed rock is grey, in contrast to Cap Blanc-Nez, which lies within sight to the north and where bright white chalk rock is …

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Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse – Gris-Nez Beach loop from Cap Gris-Nez

Great view of the chalk cliff

Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse and Viewpoint

Blick über den Kanal auf die englische Küste

Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse and Viewpoint

Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse

Cape Blanc-Nez

Gris-Nez Beach

Fort Henry VIII

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