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Gatteville-Le-Phare

View of Barfleur – Saint Nicholas Church loop from Gatteville-Phare

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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Gatteville-Le-Phare

View of Barfleur – Saint Nicholas Church loop from Gatteville-Phare

Moderate

4.3

(45)

186

hikers

View of Barfleur – Saint Nicholas Church loop from Gatteville-Phare

02:55

11.5km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

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1

3.07 km

Windmill

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Well preserved windmill, now a private residence, next to a tiny fishing port

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2

3.89 km

View of Barfleur

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3

4.41 km

Port of Barfleur

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4

4.53 km

Saint Nicholas Church

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This beautiful church of Romanesque origin was first built after the Scandinavian invasions. It was destroyed and rebuilt numerous times. It is dedicated to Saint-Nicolas, patron saint of fishermen.

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7.98 km

Gatteville lighthouse

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On the tip of Barfleur, we discover this immense lighthouse as well as a semaphore, located a little further away. The two structures do not have the same functions, but …

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6

8.25 km

Thanks to the gently sloping coast… lots of land at low tide

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9.65 km

Pointe de Barfleur

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This cape of the English Channel is in the Val de Saire. The strong currents there are appreciated by bass fishermen. The coastline of the point also offers magnificent landscapes.

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10.1 km

Gatteville Beach

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This beautiful beach of fine sand is located near the tip of Barfleur. Enjoy a swim there while being wary of strong currents!

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11.5 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

2.64 km

1.47 km

1.06 km

260 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

1.61 km

1.47 km

1.42 km

936 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

14°C

11°C

43 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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