Spectacular scenery! We arrived around 9-10am and we were able to find free parking about 10 min away from the centre ville and walked down to the main street. There were not too many tourists and the weather was great. We walked a lot, enjoy pure air... fantastic experience!

I arrived prior to sunrise, and had the whole place to myself not 1 other person insight until I started climbing back down an hour & half later. Breathtaking views from almost every place you look. Yes the climb can be a little steep at time, might be difficult for those with disabilities unless you have a cane. As I came into Lehavre from a cruise ship I was not going to pay $70 for a ride there, so if you like to save money walk about 1/2 hr to train/bus station and spend ONLY 3.60€ round trip for about an hour in each direction, walk about 5-10 minutes to the sea, you can't miss it, or follow the sounds of the seagulls. Definitely recommend if you have a few hours in town, one of the top 10 most beautiful places I've ever visited, and I've been all over the world several times. A little cold this time of year with a steady sea wind, but I'm sure it beats the crowds in the summer, just wear warm clothes and good walking/climbing shoes.

These cliffls and the trails along the coast being the main reason to visit Etretat, do take your time. A lot of people turn around on the hike after they get their first glimpse of the cliffs near the chapel. We went a bit further ahead (approximately to the point of Vue panoramique de L'Aiguille de Belval), and it was blissfully quiet and peaceful, with only a few people we met on the trail. Bring sunscreen as even on a mostly cloudy day the chance of getting sunburnt is *high*. All in all, it was a lovely experience, and very much worth a detour.