Cliffs of Étretat – View of the Alabaster Coast loop from Hôtel Beau-Minet

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Cliffs of Étretat – View of the Alabaster Coast loop from Hôtel Beau-Minet

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Cliffs of Étretat – View of the Alabaster Coast loop from Hôtel Beau-Minet

05:32

19.3km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: August 20, 2026

Tips

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 5.97 km for 140 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.97 km

Great bay

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superb hike to do absolutely

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6.03 km

Plage du Tilleul

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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 …

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6.67 km

Pointe de la Courtine Viewpoint

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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 …

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8.23 km

Cliffs of Étretat

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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 …

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8.81 km

Beach

9.27 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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12.6 km

View of the Alabaster Coast

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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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15.2 km

Antifer Lighthouse

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In addition to the Cap de la Hève, the chalk cliffs of the Cap d’Antifer serve as a secondary landmark for reaching Le Havre. After the Cap de la Hève …

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19.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

5.15 km

3.42 km

2.63 km

826 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

4.38 km

3.79 km

3.54 km

2.44 km

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 18 October

12°C

3°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 17, 2025,Wandern entlang der Küste von Phare d'Antifer nach Étretat

The pictures say it all! A fantastic coastal hike! The closer we got to Étretat, the more tourists there were! We found this beautiful town too touristy and a bit overpriced. But the trail is simply a must-hike. We actually wanted to park at the lighthouse. But the access to the free parking lot was closed. So we parked in …

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December 3, 2022,🇫🇷 3.Tag Roadtrip - Normandie & Bretagne - Étretat

🇫🇷 27.8.2022-Normandy. One of the most spectacular hikes on the steep chalk cliffs of the Alabaster Coast. The seaside resort of Étretat is surrounded by a picturesque coastal landscape. Absolutely fantastic!

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July 11, 2023,Etretat zum Leuchtturm

Beautiful stretch of coast with spectacular views, passing 3 beaches, 2 of which are within walking distance. At the lighthouse and bunker no possibility of inspection or catering.

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September 17, 2024,Normandie => Étretat

Étretat is undoubtedly the most famous place on the Alabaster Coast. Here, the chalk cliffs plunge into the sea of the English Channel in a particularly spectacular way.

Étretat is located in a wide valley between impressive cliffs and was recently used as a filming location for the Netflix series Lupin (season 1, last episode).
From the beach promenade, there …

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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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