Vallières lighthouse – Vallières Point loop from Royan

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Vallières lighthouse – Vallières Point loop from Royan

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Vallières lighthouse – Vallières Point loop from Royan

03:09

12.3km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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678 m

The Grande Conche

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La Grande Conche in Royan is a beautiful sandy beach which stretches for around 2 kilometers along the Atlantic coast. It is an ideal place to enjoy the sun, the …

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4.44 km

Vallières lighthouse

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Completed in 1902, this square tower of 36 m and 144 steps, made of limestone, rests on a granite base in the middle of a wild site on the edge …

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4.73 km

Lighthouse of George de Didonne's port

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Nice view of the lighthouse.
More information: royanatlantique.fr/en/visites-excursions/phare-de-vallieres-saint-georges-de-didonne

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5.04 km

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Lighthouse

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6.08 km

Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Church

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8.53 km

Vallières Point

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Pointe de Vallières is a rocky cape from which you can see the charming port of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne and its lighthouse.

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9.85 km

Royan's Belle Époque villas

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Newspaper vendors, carriages traversing the rocky paths, the ringing of the bell as the tram passes, absinthe drinkers on terraces... These photographs reflect the spirit and breath of a peaceful …

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12.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

3.44 km

2.83 km

2.02 km

Surfaces

5.72 km

2.75 km

2.66 km

817 m

216 m

128 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

12°C

4°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 8, 2022,En Saintonge (6 A) - Le long des plages et de la falaise de St Georges de Didonne à ROYAN et retour

A slightly longer variant than circuit n°3 with an identical departure from the lifeguard station next to the ex acrrobranche of St Georges but with a return halfway through to the center of Royan on the beach adjoining the port of pleasure.
Magnificent landscapes from the cliffs and posh houses, typical of the Roaring Twenties of seaside resorts from the …

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September 1, 2024,En Saintonge (9a)- Conches de St Georges de Didonne et de Royan

A unique coastline with two coves of more than two kilometers each, separated by the hill of Vallieres from which overlooks the lighthouse of the same name.
On one side a beach of fine sand (suitable for sand yachting) so large that to find oneself there or to arrange a meeting, pylons stand on the sand with signs or figurines …

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December 14, 2021,En Saintonge (9a bis) - Conches de St Georges de Didonne et de Royan

From the conche of St Georges de Didonne to that of ROYAN along the beaches, cliffs and admirable villas of contemporary style. Breathtaking landscapes and houses from another era.

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