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Chay Beach – Carrelets de Royan loop from Vaux-sur-Mer

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Chay Beach – Carrelets de Royan loop from Vaux-sur-Mer

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Chay Beach – Carrelets de Royan loop from Vaux-sur-Mer

01:51

16.9km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Plage du Pigeonnier

Beach

2.59 km

Chay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Chay Beach is a sandy beach that offers a breathtaking view of the Cordouan lighthouse. It is surrounded by rocky cliffs and, as such, is sheltered from the wind and is a pleasant place to do your hike.

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2.78 km

Fort du Chay

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Built in the 18th century, Fort du Chay was integrated into the German defense system in 1940. Thoroughly rebuilt by the German occupying troops, who replaced the old facilities with blockhouses, it formed a lock at the mouth of the river mouth with the fortifications of the Pointe de Grave.
This impressive defense system was almost completely destroyed in the bombing raids of 1945. Only a few log houses remain.

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3.85 km

Foncillon Cove

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8.67 km

Lighthouse of George de Didonne's port

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Nice view of the lighthouse.
More information: royanatlantique.fr/en/visites-excursions/phare-de-vallieres-saint-georges-de-didonne

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13.0 km

Port of Royan

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The Port of Royan is a marina located in the heart of the town of Royan, on the Atlantic coast. It's a great place to enjoy the sea breeze and the view of the boats and the estuary.

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14.0 km

Carrelets de Royan

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The classic to do at least once. Just avoid busy days during the peak tourist season.

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16.2 km

Pontaillac

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.63 km

4.63 km

2.56 km

1.09 km

866 m

168 m

Surfaces

5.38 km

4.99 km

4.64 km

1.35 km

448 m

135 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Chay Beach – Carrelets de Royan loop from Vaux-sur-Mer

Chay Beach

Fort du Chay

Foncillon Cove

Lighthouse of George de Didonne's port

Port of Royan

Carrelets de Royan

Pontaillac

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