Fort de la Hougue — loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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France

Manche

Cherbourg

Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue

Fort de la Hougue — loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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Fort de la Hougue — loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

01:38

6.44km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 26, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.62 km

Fort de la Hougue

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.91 km

Seawall at Fort de la Hougue

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You walk a few hundred meters over the top of the fort's sea wall. Not for those afraid of heights.

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4.94 km

Mariners' Chapel, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Highlight • Religious Site

This small chapel is all that remains of the primitive parish church of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, built in the 11th century and demolished in 1864. It is dedicated to those perished at sea. It is surrounded by a marine cemetery.

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5.41 km

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (Quay and Breakwater)

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Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (Quay and Mole): Both from the quay and from the jetty you have a beautiful view of the Ile Tatihou and the offshore Fort de I'llet.

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6.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

1.03 km

599 m

561 m

541 m

505 m

Surfaces

2.09 km

2.01 km

1.69 km

437 m

221 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

14°C

9°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Comments

April 5, 2025,Kap La Hague

We spontaneously continued along the coast to Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, located on the peninsula. We wanted to visit La Hauge there, but it's a military reconnaissance station and was closed at the time. We then circumnavigated it over the breakwater, which was quite a challenge given the strong gusts. We survived and were able to enjoy some delicious fish later. 😅

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May 5, 2022,Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Cute fishing village.

saintvaast.fr/situation_geographique.aspx

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

The striking Fort de la Hougue is particularly worth seeing.
It was too late to visit, but you can walk around it. However, you should be free from giddiness, as you sometimes have to walk over a narrow wall. Oncoming traffic is really bad here 😉.

maps.app.goo.gl/K3Lw2SuFPq46KwVU6

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