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Belval Needle – Splendid view of Étretat loop from Bénouville

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Belval Needle – Splendid view of Étretat loop from Bénouville

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Belval Needle – Splendid view of Étretat loop from Bénouville

04:57

17.7km

340m

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: June 16, 2026

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1.58 km

Belval Needle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Don't miss this rock on your hike. This elegant rock is the Aiguille de Belval, a needle-shaped rock that rises about 70 meters above the sea, near Bénouville. It is a natural monument that seems to defy gravity, with its slender shape and flint base.

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4.72 km

Amont Cliff

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Highly recommended 👍

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4.82 km

Splendid view of Étretat

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What a view. The climb was worth it, even though there were a lot of visitors up there.

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5.28 km

Beach

5.81 km

Porte d'Amont

Highlight • Natural Monument

View of the chalk cliffs and rock arch with the limestone pinnacle behind them. The title "Belvedere" is well deserved.

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5.97 km

View of the Cliffs of Étretat

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The cliffs are simply a dream. A highlight of a holiday in Normandy. I highly recommend a hike right along the cliffs. There's something for everyone, whether it's a short or long hike.

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9.47 km

View of Roc Vaudieu from Valleuse du Curé

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At Valleuse du Curé, you will have breathtaking views of the cliffs of the Normandy coast. As you hike the trails, you will be rewarded with panoramic views of dramatic cliffs plunging into the sea, with vibrant blue waters stretching to the horizon. This hike offers a unique combination of natural beauty, coastal charm and perfect views of Roc Vaudieu, a proud pinnacle that stands right next to the cliffs.

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15.7 km

Norman cliffs

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A special atmosphere in every season

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15.8 km

Cliff Walk from Yport to Étretat

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Spectacular but demanding, only with good shoes

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

7.04 km

939 m

590 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.23 km

3.95 km

1.83 km

1.36 km

1.19 km

147 m

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

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Comments

July 15, 2023,Klippenwanderung Etretat - Yport

beautiful hiking trail GR21 along the coast again and again with fantastic views. Beautiful harbor in Yport, tasty mussels eaten in "Petit Saint Pierre"... The church is worth a look inside.

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May 16, 2025,Yport - Étretat und zurück

The conclusion and highlight of our Normandy vacation. Along the Alabaster Coast with stunning views.

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August 25, 2025,🇨🇵 GR 21 🥾 von Yport nach Étretat

This GR isn't my favorite, but it's worth a taster. So I start off straight ahead, or so it seems. After the first 1.5 km, the trail becomes quite adventurous. A very narrow path between barbed wire and a blackberry hedge awaits me. I'm already carrying my backpack over my head, so I can manage the route without scratching my …

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June 4, 2024,Normandie: Entlang der Steilküste von Yport nach Étretat

As described in the link below, we also parked our car in Étretat and took the bus to Yport for €2.90 per person. From there we took the path above the cliffs back to Étretat.
The path is easy to walk except for two steep passages. The views are breathtaking.

meerwanderungen.de/kuestenwanderung-yport-etretat

THE HISTORY OF NORMANDY
de.normandie-tourisme.fr/entdecken/geschichte

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August 31, 2025,Normandie: Entlang der Steilküste von Yport nach Étretat

In Etretat we took a quick walk (approx 2km one way) uphill till "Falaise La Manneporte". It is worth a visit but you are not alone.

May 17, 2025,Normandie 🇫🇷: Étretat-Yport ( Küstenwanderung 🥾🐾)

Impressive coastal tour with many beautiful viewpoints.
I started the tour from Étretat so I could get to the campsite in Yport🏕️ without any time pressure. So, first, I took the bus 🚌 from Yport. It only runs at very limited times, and if you miss the last one (around 6:00 PM 🕕), the only option is a taxi 🚕. …

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June 1, 2022,Wanderung von Yport nach Étretat auf dem GR21 in der Normandie

You can find a description of the tour with lots of photos and practical tips on my Meerwandern blog: meerwandern.de

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May 5, 2024,🇨🇵 Frankreich. Normandie. Auf den Spuren des GR21.

France. The Alabaster Coast of Normandy.

The approximately 120-kilometer-long Alabaster Coast with its white chalk cliffs and steep cliffs stretches along the coast of Normandy on the English Channel from Le Havre at the mouth of the Seine to Le Tréport on the border with Picardy.

A hike from Vattetot-sur-mer to Étretat on the GR21 coastal long-distance hiking trail.

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Belval Needle – Splendid view of Étretat loop from Bénouville

Belval Needle

Amont Cliff

Splendid view of Étretat

Porte d'Amont

View of the Cliffs of Étretat

View of Roc Vaudieu from Valleuse du Curé

Norman cliffs

Cliff Walk from Yport to Étretat

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