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Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint – View of the hamlet of Griz Nez loop from Cap Gris-Nez

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Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint – View of the hamlet of Griz Nez loop from Cap Gris-Nez

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154

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Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint – View of the hamlet of Griz Nez loop from Cap Gris-Nez

02:45

10.1km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 6, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

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Parking

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245 m

Fort Henry VIII

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Fort Henry VIII (Audinghen), the Fort Henry VIII, is a historic site on Cap Gris - Nez. You can clearly see the ditches and some remains of the wall. The fortress wall is only made of stone in the lower area, earth walls were built on top to better intercept the cannonballs.

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278 m

Cape Blanc-Nez

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easy route. not accessible to strollers.

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915 m

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 Cliffs of Dover. It is the closest point to England. The strait is an important crossing point for many species of migratory birds.

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935 m

View of the hamlet of Griz Nez

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Nice view over Hameau du Griz Nez.

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1.05 km

View of Cap Gris-Nez

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There are always beautiful views of the sea along the way.

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1.07 km

View towards Cap Blanc-Nez

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1.45 km

View of Cap Blanc Nez and the English Channel

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

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5.42 km

View of the English Channel and England from the Opal Coast

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at the bend of a bend a wheat field, and between two valleys appears the English Channel and the ferries.

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5.85 km

Viewpoint

10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

4.45 km

994 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

2.03 km

2.00 km

629 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

23°C

17°C

62 %

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Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint – View of the hamlet of Griz Nez loop from Cap Gris-Nez

Fort Henry VIII

Cape Blanc-Nez

Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint

View of the hamlet of Griz Nez

View of Cap Gris-Nez

View towards Cap Blanc-Nez

View of Cap Blanc Nez and the English Channel

View of the English Channel and England from the Opal Coast

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