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

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

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

03:31

13.5km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Bus stop

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3.66 km

Royan's Red Square

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The Place Charles-de-Gaulle that we know today is the result of major renovation and restructuring work carried out in 2015. The Brigade-RAC square, on the left of the square when …

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5.15 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 …

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5.34 km

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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6.07 km

Plage du Pigeonnier

Beach

6.73 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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7.16 km

Viewpoint

7.82 km

The Carrelets of Royan

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customs road

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8.29 km

Carrelets of Pontaillac

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8.36 km

Conche de Gilet

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If you are looking for a quiet and shady place to relax, the Conche de Gilet is a natural gap in the rocks which offers a narrow and peaceful beach. …

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11.1 km

Conche de Nauzan

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The Nauzan conche offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. You can admire the flora and fauna of the area, such as wildflowers and seabirds.

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

3.86 km

2.28 km

1.15 km

237 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

3.74 km

2.75 km

237 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

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

Royan's Red Square

Fort du Chay

Chay Beach

Doctor Guillon's Bathtubs

The Carrelets of Royan

Carrelets of Pontaillac

Conche de Gilet

Conche de Nauzan

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