La Coupée
A narrow cliff-top causeway linking Great Sark and Little Sark, with sea cliffs nearly 80 m high dropping straight to the water on either side. It is the emblem of Sark.
La Coupée is a natural isthmus connecting Great Sark and Little Sark. It is about 3 m wide and 100 m long, flanked on both sides by cliffs nearly 80 m high. Below the west side lies the sandy beach of La Grande Grève. The current concrete road surface and railings were built after World War II with the help of German prisoners of war. Before that, crossing meant walking along a narrow earthen ridge. Walking or cycling across offers spectacular sea and sky views, making it the most photographed spot on the island. You can descend the steep steps to La Grande Grève, but the stairs are long, so low tide is best. On windy days, take extra care when horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians cross.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dixcart Bay
- Sark Prison
- St Peter's Church
- Little Sark & Venus Pool
- Derrible Bay
- La Seigneurie Gardens
- Window in the Rock
- Port du Moulin