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Hauts-De-France
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Wissant

Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint – Cran aux Oeufs Cliff loop from Wissant

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France
Hauts-De-France
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Wissant

Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint – Cran aux Oeufs Cliff loop from Wissant

Hard

4.8

(6)

40

hikers

Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint – Cran aux Oeufs Cliff loop from Wissant

05:52

21.9km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

Grand site des Deux Caps

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.25 km

Beach

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Walk through a small walkway and a large open beach a waits you.

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2

6.00 km

Very nice path through the dunes with a wonderful view of the canal, Cap Gris Nez and Cap Blanc Nez.

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3

6.54 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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4

7.40 km

The cliffs are worth a trip. Whether up above or down along the beach. There is a lot to discover.

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5

7.66 km

At Cap Gris-Nez, the closest point between France and England at just 30 kilometres, you will find breathtaking views of the English Channel. On a clear day, the iconic White Cliffs of Dover are visible on the horizon.

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6

7.67 km

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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7

8.21 km

The large hiking car park is ideal for exploring the 3 different paths. An experience with views across to the cliffs of Dover.

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8

11.2 km

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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16.4 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

21.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

6.13 km

5.13 km

1.82 km

574 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.46 km

4.93 km

4.65 km

3.76 km

2.13 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 15 October

18°C

13°C

85 %

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