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France
New Aquitaine
Lesparre-Médoc
Carcans

Bombannes Beach – Lake Hourtin at Piqueyrot loop from Carcans Plage

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France
New Aquitaine
Lesparre-Médoc
Carcans

Bombannes Beach – Lake Hourtin at Piqueyrot loop from Carcans Plage

Moderate

3.6

(5)

29

riders

Bombannes Beach – Lake Hourtin at Piqueyrot loop from Carcans Plage

02:55

47.2km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Médoc

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

5.44 km

Lake Maubuisson to Bombannes Trail

Highlight • Trail

There are many natural shore areas and access to the lake here.

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2

7.73 km

Bombannes Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach on the lake, if you don't like the Atlantic, this is the place for you.

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3

8.07 km

Hourtin Lake Beach

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Beautiful sandy beach on Lac d'Hourtin in a large bay with numerous water sports options. There are also some nice seating options with a bench under the trees.

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4

22.2 km

Lake Hourtin at Piqueyrot

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Beach and small town of Piqueyrot on the western shore of Lake Hourtin. The beach is supervised and there are catering offers on site.

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5

27.5 km

Col du Château d'eau

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Nice little gimmick, probably put up by the forestry administration.
I would have preferred a better surface.

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6

28.4 km

Route des Phares

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In summer take lots of water, there’s not much shade on the tarmac section and temperatures get high

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7

29.4 km

Chemin béton vestige 39-45

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8

32.5 km

This nature reserve is extremely well preserved. The calm allows you to rest and enjoy this typical landscape of the Gironde coast.

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47.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

11.1 km

10.1 km

4.74 km

3.74 km

Surfaces

24.1 km

14.8 km

6.66 km

1.59 km

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Thursday 9 July

31°C

22°C

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Comments

July 12, 2023,Vue sur l'océan – Pista VTT Rouge Runde von Hourtin Plage
Gravel with brutal deep sand passages and cicada rock concert😅

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