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Cap Blanc-Nez as seen from Sangatte
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5.87 mi
+689 ft
-659 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sangatte (Pas-de-Calais)
Ideal for exploring the coastline and Cap Blanc-Nez!
Moderator’s note Route impassable (7), see reviews and route description at (6)
Wissant via Cap Blanc-Nez from Sangatte
12.42 mi
+1,020 ft
-994 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Sangatte (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk that will take you to Cap Blanc-Nez, rising to 124 m, and the picturesque village of Wissant.
The first part of the walk offers magnificent views of Cap Blanc-Nez and its cliffs. Once you’ve climbed the cape, the village of Wissant will come into view.
A superb little walk allowing you to discover the treasures of the Opal Coast.
Keep an eye on the tide times!
From the heights of Escalles to Cap Blanc Nez via the Napoleon Well
4.28 mi
+420 ft
-417 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
A magnificent hike to admire the ballet of ferries and ships of all kinds in the Strait of Dover. In good weather, you can admire the English coastline... Don't forget to take a look at the remains of the first shaft dug for the Channel Tunnel, work on which began in 1875 under Napoleon III.
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.
The peaks of Cap Blanc Nez
4.91 mi
+479 ft
-456 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
The cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez rise 130 m above the sea. From the Dover Patrol Monument erected at the top of the headland, there is a breathtaking view of Cap Gris Nez and Wissant Bay on one side, Calais on the other, with the English coast opposite.
Cap Blanc-Nez and the heights of Sangatte
Tourist office
6.35 mi
+741 ft
-719 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
An invigorating seaside walk to the heights of Sangatte, via the cliffs of Cap Blanc-Nez. A walk combining nature and culture, in a place that has been awarded the Grand Site de France label since 2011. Numerous relics of the Second World War bear witness to the past, amid breathtaking scenery.
Around Cap Blanc-Nez
7.56 mi
+758 ft
-778 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant walk with magnificent views of Wissant beach, Cap Gris Nez, Cap Blanc Nez and the English coastline.
Run & Trail 2023 - APF France handicap
3.19 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Calais (Pas-de-Calais)
A charity run on 2 June 2023 organised by APF France handicap.3 good reasons to take part:
Take on a meaningful individual or team challenge. Share a friendly and inclusive moment with our members, volunteers and staff. Support our local initiatives with and for people with disabilities and their loved ones.
Calais - Framezelle
15.42 mi
+761 ft
-643 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Calais (Pas-de-Calais)
This superb stage alternates between beaches and cliffs and passes through the remarkable sites of Cap Blanc-Nez, Petit Blanc-Nez and Wissant Bay, ending at Cap Gris-Nez.
Circular route starting from Calais via Cap Blanc Nez
24.01 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,211 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Calais (Pas-de-Calais)
A superb circular mountain bike route starting from Calais, ideal for exploring the Opal Coast. The route alternates between urban sections, coastal paths and undulating trails with magnificent views of the sea and Cap Blanc-Nez. A few good climbs (464 m of elevation gain) provide a decent challenge without being too technical, making the route accessible to moderate-level mountain bikers. The section towards Wissant offers exceptional views. Varied terrain: fast-flowing sections, grassy paths and stony tracks. A well-balanced circular route, perfect for a lively ride lasting around 2 hours.
From Wissant to Audinghen – Cap Gris Nez
4.61 mi
+180 ft
-167 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Wissant (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely walk from Wissant to Cap Gris Nez along the cliffs.
You’ll need to leave a car in the Cap Gris Nez car park for the return journey.
Les Hauts de Wissant
6.46 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Wissant (Pas-de-Calais)
This easy circuit will take you to Mont de Couple, at an altitude of 163 metres, which offers a panoramic view of the pretty town of Wissant and the Gris-Nez and Blanc-Nez lighthouses. It uses some sections of the GR®128 and 145 trails.
Cap Blanc-Nez trail - Loop starting from Wissant
11.64 mi
+942 ft
-951 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wissant (Pas-de-Calais)
Walk from Wissant, through fields and hamlets, to discover the coast and hinterland between Wissant and Cap Blanc-Nez. There are lovely views from the various hills along the way.
Fartz trail
2.86 mi
+95 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Wissant (Pas-de-Calais)
Located in a protected natural area, the Fartz trail, dotted with bird observatories, lets you discover all the flora and fauna of Wissant bay.
The Holque trail from Audembert
5.72 mi
+449 ft
-453 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Audembert (Pas-de-Calais)
The Holque trail, starting from Audembert, is an ideal way to enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Deux-Caps countryside.
From Landrethun-le-Nord to Caffiers via the Stinkal quarries
4.43 mi
+151 ft
-171 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Landrethun-le-Nord (Pas-de-Calais)
A very nice walk, with no difficulties, through fields, a stretch of forest, the Bois de Beaulieu, where there used to be an abbey, and the discovery of the Stinkal quarry site: very careful during the week when there is a lot of lorry traffic. Unfortunately, you used to be able to take a small path along the railway line, which you took on the site of the quarries. Access to this path is now strictly forbidden, which means that you have to finish your walk on the tarmac from the quarries. This in no way detracts from the charm of the start of the walk.
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