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Cliffs of Étretat – View of the Alabaster Coast loop from Étretat

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Cliffs of Étretat – View of the Alabaster Coast loop from Étretat

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Cliffs of Étretat – View of the Alabaster Coast loop from Étretat

03:03

10.6km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.62 km for 140 m

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349 m

Cliffs of Étretat

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Côte d'Albâtre (Alabaster Coast) has numerous chalk cliffs, the most famous of which are on the steep coast of Étretat. The chalk cliffs, up to 100 meters high, protrude from the sea level and are attacked by the gnawing waves of the sea. The Alabaster Coast is located in the Seine-Maritime department in Upper Normandy

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1.05 km

Arch of Etretat

Highlight • Other

If you walk a little further, you will also see the arch from the other side.

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1.33 km

Chemin des Douaniers

Highlight • Other

The "Customs Officers' Trail" along the Normandy coast is a real highlight for hikers. Here you can enjoy constantly changing views of the steep chalk cliffs and the deep blue sea, which always offer new perspectives. Whether you start in Étretat or choose the cape as your end point, this trail has a lot to offer. The contrast between the green meadows and the rugged cliffs that drop directly into the sea is particularly impressive.

The trail is easy to walk and takes you past some of the most beautiful viewpoints on the Alabaster Coast. You hike along narrow paths that meander through the landscape and are repeatedly rewarded with fantastic panoramas. The coast changes depending on the tides and weather, and each section of the trail offers its own little surprise.

A perfect place to take a deep breath and enjoy the wild beauty of Normandy to the fullest.

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1.91 km

Pointe de la Courtine Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A magnificent view point over the Alabaster coast, the sea and the cliffs.
The Pointe de la Courtine is a rocky outcrop from which you can see the white chalk cliff interspersed with brown-black layers of flint. You have one foot in Étretat, congratulations!

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1.92 km

A photo highlight

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2.36 km

View of the Alabaster Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you take this path, you will be entitled to splendid views of the Alabaster coast. At this point, we begin to perceive the impressive cliffs that open onto the English Channel. Take your cameras !

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2.68 km

Plage du Tilleul

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful stretch of beach that invites you to linger and take a walk.

And if you're curious enough, you can follow the stand and climb through a grotto. You will be rewarded with a beautiful view.

🤣 However, you should keep an eye on the tide or go in your swimwear as soon as you get to the beach. Otherwise it will be a bit wet. 🙈😅

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2.74 km

Great bay

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superb hike to do absolutely

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

4.00 km

1.49 km

422 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

2.95 km

2.20 km

1.07 km

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

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Comments

August 9, 2025,Klippen von Étretat

The white cliffs of Étretat are a must-see in Normandy. Unusually traveling without a car, we overlooked the fact that Saturday was a very bad time to visit the place. Plus, we were running late. 😬 The perfect combination for 😱. Overcrowded parking lots and the traffic jam led us a bit further out toward the lighthouse, and we started …

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May 16, 2023,Panoramarundweg über die Klippen in Etretat.

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June 25, 2023,Küstenwandern bei Étretat

Wonderful tour over the cliffs from Étretat. There are views of the cliffs and the sea all along the coast. On the pebbly beach of Ètretat and at the Valleuse d'Antifer you can swim in the sea in between. We hiked to the Phare d'Antifer lighthouse and then we went back to Étretat on dirt roads, small roads and through …

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September 3, 2023,🇫🇷 Etretat 2 > Alabasterklippen 🥰 mit Aus- und Weitsichten, Baden 👙🌊🩳, Leuchtturm Antifer 🔥, Erinnerungen WWII 😢.....

We started this tour late, hoping for better visibility with less haze 🤣.
Unfortunately, this dragged on until the middle. However, we were rewarded right at the beginning with a romantic marriage proposal that we were able to experience.
Afterwards we continued along the GC21 and finally it cleared up and the sun was shining brightly. When we happened to …

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August 19, 2024,04_EtretatWest MM Normandie

Signposted tour. Just follow the green dot. The best thing: no parking problem in Etretat! There are 2 large parking lots at the starting point. Great hike

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June 17, 2024,Rundwanderung im Westen von Étretat (Normandie)

@ a truly breathtaking circular hike near Étretat in Normandy...!

It's hard to put into words how impressive and beautiful this tour is...!

And the "tough"... sometimes steep passages are not easy and sweaty... up and down... but the path is worth it...!

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April 29, 2023,F | Côte d'Albâtre | Circuit Valleuse d'Antifer

April 29, 2023:
A nice walk above the famous cliffs with a beautiful view over the Channel. Occasionally you can descend to the coast via the floating valleys.

More info: lehavreseinemetropole.fr/balades-et-randonnees/la-valleuse-dantifer

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Cliffs of Étretat – View of the Alabaster Coast loop from Étretat

Cliffs of Étretat

Arch of Etretat

Chemin des Douaniers

Pointe de la Courtine Viewpoint

A photo highlight

View of the Alabaster Coast

Plage du Tilleul

Great bay

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