The nose of Jobourg

An intoxicating and invigorating walk above the sea in Normandy

The nose of Jobourg is a rocky promontory that juts into the sea above cliffs. It is located not far from the Cape of la Hague in Normandy. A beautiful walk along the sea in a preserved environment.

Interest: note

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very good (1 note)

Difficulty: difficulté

difficulté

Duration: 2 h.

Map and information

Carte du parcours

The road to Jobourg

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The road to Jobourg — The time is often fickle in this part of Normandy, we can believe in Ireland.

The hostel

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

The nose of Jobourg

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The nose of Jobourg — The nose of Jobourg is a rocky promontory that juts into the sea. Opposite you can see the Channel Islands.

The trail

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The trail — We can follow the path along the cliffs, it's GR 223 which cycles through all this part of Normandy.

The handle

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The handle — The cliffs at the level of the nose of Jobourg 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 — Caves at the bottom of the cliffs there, unfortunately the path is not easily accessible, and it must be accompanied. Tours of the caves are available only framed by an association a few months in the year for does not interfere with the birds.

The Moor

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The Moor — The climate is not very favourable, only a Moor can develop. Trees cannot live in this marine environment.

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