Côte d’Opale Trek

Arriving in Calais brings a salty breeze, wide skies and the steady rhythm of the sea. The town feels open and bright, a place where the coastline already hints at the days ahead. It is the perfect moment to settle in and slow your step.

A short wander along the promenade or into the old streets brings the mix of cafés, harbour sounds and tall lighthouse views. The beaches stretch far and the evening light can be soft and golden. Everything invites you to relax and take in the coast.

Your accommodation sits close to the centre, an easy base for the night. It is a gentle place to rest before setting off into the cliffs and dunes of the Opal Coast.

You leave Calais with the sea beside you and the long sweep of the cliffs ahead. The path rises gently toward the high chalk plateau where the wind carries the smell of salt and grass. Cap Blanc Nez soon stands bright above the water, its white face glowing in the sun.

The climb to the top brings wide views over England on a clear day and the endless green slopes of the coast. From the plateau the trail drops softly into open fields, dunes and winding beaches. Gulls glide overhead while the shoreline bends slowly toward Wissant.

The final stretch leads you into the quiet streets of the village where your accommodation waits. It is a peaceful spot to unwind and enjoy the relaxed rhythm of this sheltered bay.