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Fort of La Hougue – Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Quettehou

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Fort of La Hougue – Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Quettehou

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Fort of La Hougue – Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Quettehou

04:34

18.0km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

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Start point

Bus stop

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698 m

Beach Access in Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

Highlight • Beach

3.46 km

View of Île de Tatihou and La Hougue

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.21 km

Fort of La Hougue

Highlight • Castle

While the inside of the defensive fortress might still be closed for renovations, the water moat and the walls reaching all around this strategic peninsula are quite well preserved.

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6.48 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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7.05 km

Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Highlight • Other

Beautiful harbor

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

4.43 km

2.87 km

2.39 km

554 m

Surfaces

7.63 km

4.77 km

2.79 km

1.58 km

830 m

412 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 28 July

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Fort of La Hougue – Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Quettehou

Beach Access in Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

View of Île de Tatihou and La Hougue

Fort of La Hougue

Mariners' Chapel, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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