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Houlgate and the Vaches Noires cliff

A short walk from the beach of Houlgate to the cliff of the Vaches Noires.

The hike allows us to discover the charming town of Houlgate which is located between Deauville and Cabourg. After walking along the beach, we go up a little to have a nice view on the region. The hike is short (1h) but you have to climb many steps to reach the top of the cliff.

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Duration: 2 h.
Practical information

The Houlgate promenade

Houlgate's seafront promenade is a real delight for walkers and lovers of seascapes. Lined with charming Belle Époque villas, this promenade offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and fine sandy beaches.
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The first stairs

After walking along the sea, you can start the ascent to the cliff by this rather imposing staircase.
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Other staircases

A second set of stairs leads to a platform where an orientation table is located.
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Point of view

On arriving at the orientation table, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea, the mouth of the River Dives and the town of Cabourg.
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Le chemin forestier

We can continue to go up still a little higher by taking this very pretty forest path.
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Other point of view

When you arrive at the top of the cliff you can see the English Channel. The site is protected and classified as a remarkable site.
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The arrival at the top of the cliff

The cliff of the black cows owes its name to the rocks which fall from the cliff. These are then covered with seaweed during the tides and in the distance they look like black cows. The return to Houlgate is done by the same way.
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The shopping street

Houlgate is a smaller seaside resort than its neighbours Cabourg, Dives-sur-Mer and Deauville, with just one main street.
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Umbrellas on the beach

At the end of the walk we find the beach to rest.
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