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Cap Blanc Nez – View from Cap Blanc-Nez loop from Escalles

Cap Blanc Nez – View from Cap Blanc-Nez loop from Escalles

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Cap Blanc Nez – View from Cap Blanc-Nez loop from Escalles

01:36

36.1km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

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251 m

Stunning road from Wissant to Cap Blanc-Nez

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Beautiful wide road which offers a view of Cap Blanc Nez and the North Sea in the distance. A bit of car traffic but that's acceptable.

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712 m

Escalles

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Escalles is located in an evergreen valley and has a beautiful pebble beach with sand and rocks, surrounded by numerous hiking trails. On clear days you can see the English coast from Escalles.
The village has approximately 228 inhabitants.
Escalles attracts tourists with its views of the hinterland. The main tourist attraction is Cap Blanc-Nez, the northernmost cliff in all of France, classified and a member of the Great Territories of France. This cliff, made of rocks and chalk marl, rises to 134 meters high and is home to impressive flora and fauna.
The village dates back to the time of the Roman conquest.
In the center of Escalles you will find three restaurants and a hotel.

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17.8 km

Place d'Armes

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Beautiful square in Calais, which the children like to use as a water playground on hot days.

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18.7 km

Town Hall and its belfry

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Calais Town Hall is a magnificent Flemish Renaissance style building, inaugurated in 1925, which symbolizes the union of Calais and Saint-Pierre-lès-Calais. Its belfry, 75 meters high, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a panoramic view of the city and surrounding areas. This iconic landmark is famous for its rich ornamentation and architectural details, such as its stained glass windows and sculptures.

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23.8 km

Dragon of Calais

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The Calais Dragon is an impressive mechanical sculpture installed on Calais beach, which has become a major attraction in the city. This gigantic creature, made of wood and steel, can breathe fire, smoke and water. It's a fascinating show for all ages! Designed by the company La Machine, it also offers rides on its back, allowing visitors to discover the seafront in an unusual way.

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32.2 km

Bunker & Lac du Fond Pignon

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Near the artificial lake created during the construction of the Channel Tunnel with blue chalk dug in the Strait you will find vestiges of the First World War.

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