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France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Vaux-Sur-Mer

Chay Beach – Fort du Chay loop from Vaux-sur-Mer

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Vaux-Sur-Mer

Chay Beach – Fort du Chay loop from Vaux-sur-Mer

Easy

4.9

(7)

87

hikers

Chay Beach – Fort du Chay loop from Vaux-sur-Mer

01:20

5.05km

40m

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: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

448 m

Casino Barriere

Highlight • Other

📍 Origins and Beginnings

The tradition of games and entertainment in Pontaillac dates back to the late 19th century, with gambling clubs such as the Kursaal (around 1880) and the …

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2

600 m

Plage de Royan

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

3

2.30 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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4

2.49 km

Fort du Chay

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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5

4.21 km

Doctor Guillon's Bathtubs

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In 1872, Doctor Guillon had egg-shaped bathtubs dug into the rocks of Bec des Brandes in Pontaillac, where the sea entered through an orifice and which were used to treat …

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5.05 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

651 m

199 m

193 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

779 m

625 m

119 m

106 m

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Saturday 11 July

40°C

23°C

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