The meadows above, where a few cows graze peacefully. The waves below, tirelessly crashing against the wall. Two worlds apart, reconciled in the hollow of a valley.
Here you are in Normandy, along the Côte d'Albâtre, hiking with your nose to the wind on the GR21.
From Dieppe, you'll stroll from valley to valley, from port to port.
You'll draw this hike with chalk, skirting the cliffs as closely as you can to lose yourself in the misty, drizzly land. And then, in a play of light, the arch of Etretat, facing the waves, finally emerges. A land of painters, a land of fleeting impressions. See Normandy again and again!
In the late afternoon, you arrive in Dieppe, a port city.
You'll discover a city full of life. With its large market, port traffic, immense beach promenade and lively terraces, Dieppe is an inspiring city.
Dinner on your own and night in a charming 3* hotel on the waterfront.
D2
Walk around Dieppe
9 km stage with + 100 m - Estimated time : 2h30
This first stroll takes in Dieppe's bustling port.
You'll cross the Pollet, known as the fishermen's quarter, and gain height to reach the Notre-Dame de Bonsecours chapel. A wonderful encounter with the customs path, which offers breathtaking panoramas throughout your stay.
Dinner on your own and night in a charming 3* hotel on the waterfront.
D3
Transfer from Dieppe to Pourville, then walk from Pourville to Quiberville
13,5 km stage with + 250 m - Estimated time : 4h
You'll start the day with a deep breath of sea air before entering the Normandy countryside.
A beautiful route punctuated by the first valleys and the coastal path. From the Ailly lighthouse you can see the cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre. The descent to the charming village of Ste-Marguerite-sur-mer is very pleasant.
Dinner and night in a 3* hotel along the beach.
D4
Walk from Quiberville to Veules-les-Roses
16,5 km stage with + 100 m - Estimated time : 4h30
After this night by the sea, it will be customary to take to the heights again.
You'll plunge into St-Aubin-sur-Mer, a beautiful beach adorned with pastel-colored huts.
This is an opportunity to taste “La Veulaise”, Seine-Maritime's first sea-raised oyster.
At Sotteville, you'll probably be reluctant to go down to the beach, with 228 steps to descend and, of course, to climb again! The arrival at Veules-les-Roses is a gentler affair, following the smallest river in France.
Dinner on your own and night in a 3* hotel in the heart of this beautiful, flower-filled village.
D5
Transfer from Veules-les-Roses to Les Petites-Dalles, then on to Fécamp
18,5 km stage with + 330 m - Estimated time : 5h
Les Petites-Dalles is a charming seaside town that inspired Impressionist painters such as Claude Monet and Berthe Morisot. Follow the customs path to Les Grandes-Dalles, where fishing on foot has always been practiced! The GR 21 takes you to the Eletot valley, a remarkable site classified as an "Espace Naturel Sensible". The arrival in Fécamp from the Chapelle de Notre-Dame-du-Salut is sudden. You'll soon find yourself in the port, among colorful little houses, trawlers and sailboats of all kinds.
Dinner on your own and night in a 2* family hotel in the heart of the old town.
D6
Walk from Fécamp to Etretat
17 km stage with 300 m - Estimated time : 5h
A beautiful crossing of Fécamp. You follow the harbor, at the foot of the Palais des Bénédictines, to reach the waterfront. A short climb and you'll find yourself facing the wind, overlooking the sea. Along the way, you pass through Yport, a former fishing port that has retained its strong identity. The Albâtre coast unfolds before you, and in the distance, the Aval cliff with its famous arch points the way to Etretat.
Dinner on your own and night in a 3* hotel in the heart of the medieval town.
D7
Walk around Etretat
10 km stage with + 250 m - Estimated time : 3h
An opportunity to experience some of the GR21's finest panoramas. The first climb takes you to the unmissable viewpoints of Aiguille Creuse and Porte d'Aval. But it's not long before you're back in the peace and quiet of the Pointe de la Courtine area. You'll love diving into the Antifer valley and strolling along the cliff edge to Cap d'Antifer and its lighthouse. On the way back, hike through the Antifer valley before returning to the lively streets of Etretat.
Dinner on your own and night in a 3* hotel in the heart of the medieval town.
Transfers Dieppe/ Pourville and Veules-les-Roses / les Petites Dalles
Logistical and technical assistance
Safrantours app to track your trip
Optional
Return transfer to Dieppe or Le Havre SNCF station: from 210 €
What's not included ?
Dinners except day 3
Drinks and extras
Return trip from your home to the first accommodation on the route
Optional insurance
Characteristics of circuit
Unaccompanied itinerant hike
Average rating: 2/5
Daily stages: between 10 and 18 km, i.e. 3h to 5h walking per day
Elevation gain: slight to moderate
Organisation
This self-guided walking tour is more about discovery than sport. Your luggage is transported from accommodation to accommodation by us, and a route booklet accompanies you throughout your walking tour. We also provide logistical and technical assistance.
Accommodations have been chosen for their atmosphere, quality of welcome, architecture and environment.
Some stages of the tour are offered without evening meals. At these stages, there is a wide range of catering options.
Access
By train
Dieppe station : Paris /Dieppe : about 2 heures (via Rouen)
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