GR21/223 - De la Côte d'Albâtre aux Falaises du Bessin

This 20-day route connects the Alabaster Coast to the cliffs of the Bessin, offering exceptional panoramic views of the Étretat cliffs and the D-Day landing beaches.

The topoguide From the Alabaster Coast to the Cliffs of the Bessin invites you on a 20-day journey along the Normandy coastline. This route crosses the departments of Seine-Maritime (76) and Calvados (14), following the trails of the GR® 21 and GR® 223. You will discover iconic towns such as Dieppe, Le Havre, Honfleur, Deauville and Caen, as well as remarkable natural and historical sites including the Étretat cliffs and the D-Day landing beaches.

This route will delight history and heritage enthusiasts as well as lovers of wide open spaces. Accessible from Paris in just 2 hours, this destination is ideal for hikers from the Île-de-France region as well as for English and Belgian visitors.

• 20 days of walking
• Official route of the GR®21 and GR® 223
• Useful information to prepare and experience the trek with peace of mind
• Guide updated in its new 2025 edition