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The Top 15 Gorges in Normandy

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 15

to choose from in Normandy. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Normandy.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

Étretat to Vattetot-sur-Mer Coastal Path

The Falaise Trail in all its splendor! This path takes you to Vattetot-sur-Mer from the Jardins d'Étretat. You can take your picture in impressionist frames. Landscapes that change every hour depending on the light and the weather.

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Gorge des Moutiers

The Gorge des Moutiers offers a landscape where sea and rock come together. Accessible by the GR 21 route at low tide, this valley leads you to a beautiful beach. …

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Fosse Arthour

70 meters deep, this gorge has many attractions. On the heights, you will find a superb panorama as well as a Calvary marking the highest point of the ridge. In …

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View of Nez de Jobourg

This is a very beautiful section of the coastal path with a view of the Nez de Jobourg. Note that this rocky promontory is also the oldest geological area in Cotentin. It houses four small caves that can be visited.

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Valleuse de Vasterival

The valleuses are small beaches between the cliffs - gorges. That of Vasterival impresses with its breathtaking view. A rocky and wild site away from where you can find yourself. …

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Valleuse du Val au Prêtre

Unusual access to the sea, the Valleuse du Val au Prêtre is a little corner of paradise ideal for recharging your batteries. Wild and authentic, it is also the privileged …

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Mouth of the Herquemoulin Stream

The "Ruisseau de Herquemoulin" stream ends its short life here by plunging into the sea ("La mare aux marchands"). But through thousands of years of work, he has cut a …

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Normandy Cliffs Trail

A beautiful path, with some very steep descents. Very beautiful

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Victor Hugo Cave and Veules-les-Roses Beach

Small cave at the base of the cliff in front of the beach, bearing this name because the author Victor Hugo liked to take shelter there to contemplate the sea …

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Yport Trail – Valleuse d'Étigues

Idyllic through the vastness and tranquility of the fields, off the roads and fervent civilization. At the end, on the cliff, draw in the sea air very deep and enjoy the endless space :-)

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The Top 15 Gorges in Normandy

Étretat to Vattetot-sur-Mer Coastal Path

Gorge des Moutiers

Fosse Arthour

View of Nez de Jobourg

Valleuse de Vasterival

Valleuse du Val au Prêtre

Mouth of the Herquemoulin Stream

Normandy Cliffs Trail

Victor Hugo Cave and Veules-les-Roses Beach

Yport Trail – Valleuse d'Étigues

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