Description
Over 18 km, this stage invites you to discover the Hatainville dunes and Cap de Carteret. From Hatainville to Barneville-Carteret, part of the trail is located in the dune massif. These impressive piles of sand give the landscapes an almost lunar appearance. Be sure to follow the markings marked on logs in the sand and to close the gates carefully after your passage.
After a few kilometers in the dunes, you reach the ruins of an old church. Then walk the path to the Carteret semaphore. The climb is quite steep but worth the detour. Here, you will have a nice view of Cape Carteret, its long stretches of sand and its steep coastlines. The path follows the cliffs of Carteret where you discover a panorama of the seaside resort. On this small portion, the coastal path becomes more rugged; you must wear good shoes. You are on the side of cliffs.
Before arriving at the marina, make a short stop at Potinière beach. With its colorful cabins, a symbol of the sea bathing era, this beach is sure to charm you.
The GR® 223 then continues towards the wash house of the hamlet of Tôt. Then you return to the seaside and the dune cord to Portail. To reach this pretty little town, you cross the harbor and take the thirteen arch bridge.
After a few kilometers in the dunes, you reach the ruins of an old church. Then walk the path to the Carteret semaphore. The climb is quite steep but worth the detour. Here, you will have a nice view of Cape Carteret, its long stretches of sand and its steep coastlines. The path follows the cliffs of Carteret where you discover a panorama of the seaside resort. On this small portion, the coastal path becomes more rugged; you must wear good shoes. You are on the side of cliffs.
Before arriving at the marina, make a short stop at Potinière beach. With its colorful cabins, a symbol of the sea bathing era, this beach is sure to charm you.
The GR® 223 then continues towards the wash house of the hamlet of Tôt. Then you return to the seaside and the dune cord to Portail. To reach this pretty little town, you cross the harbor and take the thirteen arch bridge.