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Escalles

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Location: Escalles, Calais, Hauts-De-France, France

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1. Moulin d'Escalles – Cap Blanc-Nez Belvedere loop from Escalles

10.1km

02:51

220m

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

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2. View of Calais – Cap Blanc-Nez Belvedere loop from Escalles

4.54km

01:17

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cap Blanc-Nez – Petit Blanc-Nez loop from Escalles

15.0km

04:02

190m

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

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

December 6, 2024

Arguably the two most famous capes of the Hauts-de-France and the Nord-Pas-de-Calais are Cap Gris-Nez and Cap Blanc-Nez. Although they are geographically close to each other, they differ in their appearance, among other things:

Cap Blanc-Nez:

The name "Blanc-Nez" (white nose) refers to the light chalk cliffs, similar to the famous white cliffs of Dover. The coastline is steeper and more striking, with a characteristically light, white color.

Cap Gris-Nez:

The name "Gris-Nez" (grey nose) derives from the grey coloring of the rocks. It is mainly made up of claystone and sandstone and has a darker and less steep coastline.

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

June 24, 2025

The Boucle des Belvédères is perfect for a short, enjoyable walk—with impressive views, historic sites, and minimal effort. Those looking for a bit more exercise can easily extend the route, for example, to the village loop "La Boucle du Cap," which leads through Escalles and Sangatte (approx. 4.5 km, about 1 hour 15 minutes).

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Willem VS

May 4, 2024

The walk on the Cap Blanc Nez is the Boucle des Belvédères. This starts at the car park and makes the loop around the Dover Patrol along 3 viewing platforms. If you want to do something more, "Les Balcons d'Escalles" is highly recommended.

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Location: Escalles, Calais, Hauts-De-France, France

The road around Cape Town

1. Moulin d'Escalles – Cap Blanc-Nez Belvedere loop from Escalles

2. View of Calais – Cap Blanc-Nez Belvedere loop from Escalles

3. Cap Blanc-Nez – Petit Blanc-Nez loop from Escalles

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