The Nose of Jobourg

An intoxicating and invigorating walk over the sea in Normandy.

The Nez de Jobourg is a rocky promontory that juts out into the sea above the cliffs. It is located not far from the Cap de la Hague in Normandy. A very nice walk along the sea in a preserved environment.

Interest:

great (2 users)

Difficulty:

Duration: 2 h.

Practical information

Practical information

The road to Jobourg

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The road to Jobourg — The weather is often capricious in this part of Normandy, one can believe to be in Ireland.

The Inn of the Nose of Jobourg

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The Inn of the Nose of Jobourg — From the parking lot you only have to walk 200 meters to admire the cliffs, there is even an inn.

The Nose of Jobourg

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The Nose of Jobourg — The Nose of Jobourg is a rocky promontory that juts out into the sea. In front of it you can see the Channel Islands.

The trail

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The trail — You can follow the path along the cliffs, it is the GR 223 which allows you to go through all this part of Normandy.

La Manche

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La Manche — The cliffs at the level of the Nez de Jobourg are among the highest in Europe.

Le chemin

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Le chemin — The path along the cliff is not very easy and it is quite steep.

Other viewpoint on the Nose of Jobourg

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Other viewpoint on the Nose of Jobourg — There are caves at the bottom of the cliffs, but unfortunately the path is not easily accessible and you have to be accompanied. Visits to the caves are only possible under the supervision of an association for a few months of the year so as not to disturb the birds.

The moor

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The moor — The climate being not very favorable, only a moor can develop. Trees cannot live in this maritime environment.

Departure point (Google Maps)

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