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Belval Needle

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Belval Needle

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Belval Needle

Recommended by 238 hikers out of 241

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Location: Bénouville, Le Havre, Normandy, France

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1. Porte d'Amont and aiguille de Belval — loop from Étretat

9.94km

02:41

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cliffs of Étretat – Porte d'Aval Arch (Étretat) loop from Bénouville

17.0km

04:44

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cliffs of Étretat – View of the Alabaster Coast loop from Le Tilleul

24.6km

06:49

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Paul_C

August 14, 2023

Don't miss this rock on your hike. This elegant rock is the Aiguille de Belval, a needle-shaped rock that rises about 70 meters above the sea, near Bénouville. It is a natural monument that seems to defy gravity, with its slender shape and flint base.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 8, 2024

This narrow, 70-meter-high rock simply rises out of the sea, as if it were defying the forces of nature. The path along the coast takes you through impressive landscapes, and suddenly the view of this rock opens up - it's as if time stood still for a moment.

Even if you can't get right up to the rock, the view from a distance is overwhelming. The rugged cliffs around Bénouville, the sound of the waves and the salty sea breeze make this moment perfect. Take a moment, sit on the grass and soak up the atmosphere. Ideal for a picnic, but also for just relaxing and letting your gaze wander.

The combination of the white rocks, the blue sea and the narrow rock that rises out of the water like a needle is particularly memorable. It is one of those places that, despite its simplicity, has something magical about it.

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Rainer Koenemann

August 11, 2025

The cliffs are simply a dream. A highlight of a holiday in Normandy. I highly recommend a hike right along the cliffs. There's something for everyone, whether it's a short or long hike.

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Elevation 130 m

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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1. Porte d'Amont and aiguille de Belval — loop from Étretat

2. Cliffs of Étretat – Porte d'Aval Arch (Étretat) loop from Bénouville

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