Hourtin lighthouse

Hourtin lighthouse

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Hourtin lighthouse

Cycling

4.6

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Gravel riding

5.0

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Road cycling

5.0

(1)

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Parc naturel régional du Médoc

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Location: Hourtin, Lesparre-Médoc, New Aquitaine, France

Tips

July 13, 2025

Cycling

Unfortunately only visible from the cycle path and not open to the public, at least when we were there

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Misty Phil Hardy

September 22, 2025

Cycling

Very unlikely to be open to the public, as the area appears to be in use by the French military, as a missile based. Lots of barbed wire and prohibited access.

Ralex1968

June 28, 2026

Road cycling

Great cycle path through the forest

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Elevation 60 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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