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

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

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

04:00

14.8km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Cran de la Vierge and the Rocky Beach at Cran Poulet

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Cran Poulet or cran de la Vierge because of the statue of Mary that stands here. You are never alone in this place. Pleasant walking path to follow.

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Bunker in the sea

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At Cran Poulet you will discover a striking piece of history that stands out against the rugged coastline, with the sea crashing against its time-worn walls. This World War II …

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GR 120 Coastal Trail

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Beautiful and quiet walk with stunning views.

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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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9.78 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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10.4 km

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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10.6 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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11.8 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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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

2.91 km

2.18 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

4.92 km

2.74 km

1.08 km

803 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

14°C

9°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 49.0 km/h

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Comments

July 4, 2024,Du Cran aux Œufs au Cap Gris Nez: von der Eierrinne zum Graue-Nase-Kap

At the start of the path to Cape Greynose there is a sign saying "Chemin interdit au public", but luckily I don't speak French. There are actually no problems on the coastal path - before it becomes really dangerous, you are directed into a loop to the right to reach the lighthouse via a detour. The "crans" are channels that …

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