The nose of Jobourg (Nez de Jobourg)

A nice walk above the sea in Normandy

The nose of Jobourg (Le nez de Jobourg in French) is a rocky promontory above the sea surrounded by many cliffs. It is located not far from the Cape of la Hague in Normandy. A beautiful walk along the sea in a natural environment.

Interest:

very good (1 user)

Difficulty:

Duration: 2 h.

Practical information

Practical information

The road to Jobourg

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The road to Jobourg — This part of the Normandy looks like Ireland with its changing weather.

The hostel

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The hostel — From the parking lot you have to walk 200 meters to admire the cliffs, there is a hostel with a restaurant.

The nose of Jobourg (nez de Jobourg)

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The nose of Jobourg (nez de Jobourg) — The nose of Jobourg is a rocky promontory above the sea. You can see the Channel Islands in front of the nose of Jobourg. Very nice view.

The trail

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The trail — 'You can follow the path along the cliffs, it''s the GR 223 path. '

The Channel

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The Channel — The cliffs of the nose of Jobourg (Nes de Jobourg in French) are among the highest in Europe.

The path

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The path — The path that runs along the cliff is not very easy and it is rather steep.

Another point of view on the nose of Jobourg

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Another point of view on the nose of Jobourg — There are some caves at the bottom of the cliffs. Unfortunately the path is not easily accessible and you have to be accompanied.

The moor

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The moor — Only the moor can grow, the trees cannot live in this marine environment.

Departure point (Google Maps)

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