Access to the Mont d'Hubert car park, the starting point for this hike, is now prohibited, so you must start from the car park at the bottom of the Cap Blanc Nez obelisk.
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Park in the car park at the top of Mont d'Hubert.
(S/E) Carefully cross the car park and the small road to reach the start of the hiking trail (at the top left before the car park entrance). Take the hiking trail heading east and follow it to the intersection of paths.
(1) At the intersection, take the path opposite, going through the small gate. Then walk for several metres. You can take the steps on your left and you will arrive at a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the English Channel, the English coast, Calais, and the artificial lake of Fond Pignon.
This site was once home to the German Lindemann battery and a former rubbish tip. Both were covered by mud from the drilling of the Channel Tunnel. Since then, Fond Pignon has become a nature reserve and a haven for birds.
Continue along the small path, go down a few steps to return to the main path. Continue straight ahead.
(2) Near the end of the lake, take the small path on the left, which descends towards the D940.
Be careful, there are many war relics (blockauss in particular) with holes covered by vegetation. Follow the path downhill to a small wild car park in front of the hiking trails. Walk along it on your left.
Cross carefully to reach the path that runs alongside the newly created camping area.
(3) Very quickly, cross the D940 with extreme caution to reach the hiking trail on the other side of the road. Follow this path to the left to Cap Blanc Nez, via theGR®120. Remember to turn around regularly to admire the view.
On the way, note the large round slab on your left. This is the very first borehole from a tunnel trial aimed at connecting England. The shaft dates from 1875.
A little further on, still on your left, a path leads you to the statue of Hubert Latham
(4). At Cap Blanc Nez, don't hesitate to visit the viewpoint on your right or the obelisk paying tribute to the Dover Patrol. To do so, take the path on your right. To continue the hike and return to the car park, turn left and walk carefully along the car park until you reach the D940.
(5) Cross the D940 again with caution to rejoin the path that climbs towards Mont D'Hubert and the car park (S/E).
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