Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue – Fort of La Hougue loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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Manche

Cherbourg

Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue

Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue – Fort of La Hougue loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue – Fort of La Hougue loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

01:15

4.94km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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148 m

Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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Beautiful harbor

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2.14 km

Viewpoint from Fort de la Hougue

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Walk around the fort counterclockwise otherwise you are not allowed to continue

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2.53 km

Fort de la Hougue

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In the 1600s, this spot on the coast was a regular landing place for English invasions. This is why it was decided to fortify this bay. This tower was built …

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3.18 km

Sentier Vauban

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You should only walk/jog to the right around the fortifications, as at the end you have to walk about 400m along a narrow wall - oncoming traffic is a bit inconvenient 😛

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3.31 km

Fort of La Hougue

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While the inside of the defensive fortress might still be closed for renovations, the water moat and the walls reaching all around this strategic peninsula are quite well preserved.

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3.99 km

La Hougue Dike

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Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a commune in the French department of Manche (Normandy region) with a population of 2097 (1999). The place is part of the district of Cherbourg-Octeville.

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