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Saint-Clément-Des-Baleines

Lighthouse of the Whales – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

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Charente-Maritime

Saint-Clément-Des-Baleines

Lighthouse of the Whales – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

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Lighthouse of the Whales – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

01:57

7.73km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

46 m

Saint-Clément-des-Baleines Church

Highlight • Religious Site

There is a market in the parking lot between the church and the bakery.

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2

2.12 km

Sunset at Le Gillieux

Highlight • Beach

The peace and only the sound of the sea, pure relaxation

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3

2.52 km

Lifeboat shelter

Highlight • Other

Historic building for sheltering the rowed lifeboat

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4

3.04 km

Lighthouse of the Whales

Highlight • Monument

If you want to visit the lighthouse, you have to park your bike in the large bike parking lot; cycling is prohibited in the entire area.
The lighthouse is open all year round.

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5

3.07 km

Lighthouse of the Whales

Highlight • Monument

You can also go up and see the Île Ré from above. Costs a little admission.

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6

3.69 km

Filming location "The Longest Day"

Highlight • Other

Filming location of the Oscar-winning film "The Longest Day"

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7

3.91 km

The Small Bay of Whales

Highlight • Beach

The longest beach on the island, fine sand, good hard-surface footpath from the famous Phare des Baleins (lighthouse) with views of the Vendée coastline. This was a strategic military location …

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8

5.31 km

along the sea!

Highlight (Segment) • Other

This route is beautiful and runs along the sea. But please note that there is a general driving ban, so please push your bike!

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6.31 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

7.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

1.83 km

1.20 km

623 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

1.73 km

1.02 km

702 m

577 m

400 m

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Thursday 29 October

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