Étretat, a region on France's Alabaster Coast in Normandy, is defined by its dramatic white chalk cliffs, natural arches, and distinctive pebble beaches. These geological features create a unique landscape for outdoor activities, offering varied terrain for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. The area's coastal paths and rolling countryside provide diverse environments for exploration.
Étretat offers a wide range of outdoor activities, with more than 100 routes available across…
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4.5
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4.7
(318)
1,343
hikers
9.94km
02:41
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.7
(238)
825
hikers
8.18km
02:17
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.8
(581)
2,992
hikers
8.01km
02:24
230m
230m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(149)
1,585
hikers
5.92km
01:41
130m
130m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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4.7
(12)
157
runners
9.92km
01:10
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required.

4.4
(8)
45
runners
8.07km
01:00
170m
170m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
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192
runners
9.83km
01:18
280m
280m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(3)
94
runners
6.42km
00:45
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.4
(24)
77
riders
14.0km
00:51
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
(6)
41
riders
74.8km
04:40
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
(20)
67
riders
15.6km
01:05
130m
130m
Hard bike ride. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.6
(109)
787
riders
64.2km
03:50
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.8
(5)
50
riders
32.3km
01:25
300m
290m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
28
riders
102km
04:35
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.8
(5)
15
riders
48.0km
02:01
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(43)
496
riders
57.7km
02:30
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.3
(3)
32
riders
38.4km
03:06
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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50
riders
64.0km
03:40
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.7
(3)
14
riders
19.7km
01:23
260m
260m
Hard mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(2)
13
riders
31.8km
02:11
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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9
riders
32.0km
02:14
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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32
riders
20.6km
01:18
270m
270m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(4)
12
riders
39.0km
02:33
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3.8
(5)
7
riders
30.4km
01:51
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Étretat offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 130 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.49 stars from over 20,000 visitors.
Hiking trails in Étretat often feature the iconic chalk cliffs and natural arches like Falaise d'Aval and Falaise d'Amont. The GR21 long-distance trail passes through Étretat, offering coastal views and varied landscapes. Many routes provide panoramic views of the English Channel.
Yes, Étretat provides diverse cycling routes for both touring and road cycling. These routes showcase dramatic coastal scenery, charming Normandy villages, and transitions from coastal paths to rolling countryside. Guides like Cycling around Étretat and Road Cycling Routes around Étretat offer more details.
Étretat is known for its majestic chalk cliffs, including Falaise d'Aval with its Porte d'Aval arch and the Needle (L'Aiguille), and Falaise d'Amont. The Manneporte is Étretat's third and largest arch. These formations rise up to 90 meters high from the sea.
Étretat offers various routes suitable for different skill levels, including easier paths along the cliffs and through cultivated fields. The unique landscapes and natural features can be enjoyed by families. Specific routes can be filtered by difficulty on komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Étretat, including Hiking around Étretat, Running Trails around Étretat, and Cycling around Étretat. There are also guides for Road Cycling, MTB, and Gravel biking. These guides provide detailed information on routes and activities.
Hiking trails in Étretat vary in difficulty, ranging from easy walks along the cliff tops to more challenging sections of the GR21. The terrain includes coastal paths, limestone cliffs, fields, and forests. Users can find routes suitable for their fitness level on komoot.
Yes, Étretat offers routes for both Mountain biking and Gravel biking. These routes allow exploration of the region's diverse terrain, from coastal areas to inland paths. The MTB Trails around Étretat and Gravel biking around Étretat guides provide specific route information.
The official website for the town of Étretat is etretat.net. For tourist information, visitetretat.com is available in English. The Étretat Tourist Office can be reached by phone at +33 2 35 27 01 23.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the dramatic white chalk cliffs, natural arches, and pebble beaches. Key highlights include the Falaise d'Aval, Falaise d'Amont, and the larger Manneporte arch. The region's unique geology provides inspiring scenery for all activities.
Étretat features a total of 136 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by more than 20,000 visitors. The average rating for these routes is 4.49 out of 5 stars.

