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Petit Blanc-Nez (Little Blanc-Nez) – Along the steep face loop from Escalles

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Petit Blanc-Nez (Little Blanc-Nez) – Along the steep face loop from Escalles

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Petit Blanc-Nez (Little Blanc-Nez) – Along the steep face loop from Escalles

02:30

9.50km

80m

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: August 21, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Grand site des Deux Caps

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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852 m

Views of England

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Here you can see all the way to the white chalk cliffs of Dover.

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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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2.28 km

Along the steep face

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on the beach of Escalles facing southwest

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6.88 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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9.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

364 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.09 km

172 m

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

20°C

14°C

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Comments

September 5, 2025,Frankreich, die Klippen von Escalles

This hike was one of the highlights. About 3 km above the cliffs, with a constant view down below, and about 3 km back along the large beach. This rock face and the play of the water are so impressive.
By the way, you are not allowed to do this route two hours before and two hours after high tide; …

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Petit Blanc-Nez (Little Blanc-Nez) – Along the steep face loop from Escalles

Views of England

Views of Cap Blanc Nez

View of the English Channel

Petit Blanc-Nez (Little Blanc-Nez)

Wissant Bay

Bunker on the beach

Along the steep face

Along the cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez

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