Coteaux de Dannes et Camiers et Mont Saint Frieux
The Dannes and Mont-Saint-Frieux dunes form a vast ecosystem that is unique in Europe, covering nearly 1,500 hectares of varied landscapes: white dunes with oyats, grey expanses dotted with mosses and lichens, wetlands and wooded areas, up to the calcareous grasslands at the summit.
Camiers
The site is accessible all year round
Free
Picnic area
Facilities
- Car parking
- Viewpoint
- Dogs welcome
Geosite details
The dunes of Dannes and Mont-Saint-Frieux form a vast ecosystem unique in Europe, covering nearly 1,500 hectares of varied landscapes: white dunes with oyats, grey expanses dotted with mosses and lichens, wetlands and woods, up to the calcareous grasslands of the summit. This dune system combines recent dunes and others, fossils, witnesses of an ancient and complex geology. The natural springs and streams create an exceptional habitat for a remarkable flora and fauna biodiversity. The summit offers breathtaking views of the English Channel and, on a clear day, the English coast.