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New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Vaux-Sur-Mer

Terre-Nègre Lighthouse – Gravel Climb loop from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Vaux-Sur-Mer

Terre-Nègre Lighthouse – Gravel Climb loop from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

Moderate

4.4

(17)

87

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Terre-Nègre Lighthouse – Gravel Climb loop from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

01:41

26.9km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.35 km for 82 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.49 km

Terre-Nègre Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The Terre-Nègre lighthouse is a landmark forming a cylindrical tower a little over 26 meters high.

Located on the tip of Terre-Nègre, in the town of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, in Charente-Maritime, it …

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2.88 km

The carrelets of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer are among the most emblematic elements of the Charente coastline. Their history blends traditional fishing, tourist development, and local heritage.

🐟 Origin of the carrelets

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4.23 km

From there, you can appreciate this immense white sand beach which stretches as far as the eye can see. If you can't walk it, this is the best thing to …

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4.35 km

Grande Côte Beach

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The Grande Côte beach extends for more than 2.5 kilometers, between the dunes and the forest. Swimming is supervised in high season.

In low season, sand yachting and other activities are possible on Grande Côte beach.

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13.7 km

Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

6

23.6 km

Auture Well

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This section of Eurovélo 1 goes from La Rochelle to Royan. At this point on the cycle path, there is a beautiful view of the Puits de l'Auture.

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7

24.4 km

Tête Nègre Lighthouse

Highlight • Religious Site

Easily accessible place, only the last meters are prohibited for cyclists.

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24.5 km

The idea of erecting an oratory on this land was presented to Monsignor Le Camus, Bishop of Saintes and La Rochelle in 1903. The project was approved and, a year …

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.0 km

7.30 km

2.76 km

575 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

6.85 km

2.10 km

806 m

< 100 m

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