Coastal Trail – Contis Lighthouse loop from Mixe

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Coastal Trail – Contis Lighthouse loop from Mixe

Moderate

5.0

(12)

riders

Coastal Trail – Contis Lighthouse loop from Mixe

02:02

35.1km

140m

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: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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128 m

Yons Road

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Side street with very good asphalt with a very varied landscape. For cars, the street ends at the Source de Yons. Cyclists can continue on the paved cycle path from there.

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5.31 km

La Vélodyssée ( EuroVelo1 ) in spring

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Wonderful route through the pine forests to the Source de Yons. Hardly hilly with a good surface.

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8.99 km

Orientation post

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Information boards for the nature park. Good place to take a break.

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9.17 km

Coastal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfectly paved bike path with lots of pleasant shade from the coastal forests of the Aquitaine dunes

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14.7 km

Homy cork oak

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It's a shame that the bark is removed, it damages the tree, doesn't it?

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16.9 km

Contis Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Contis lighthouse is the only lighthouse in the Landes department. Commissioned in 1863, it stands 41.5 meters high 860 meters from the shore.

The lighthouse was painted with a …

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17.8 km

v good place for food and drink

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18.9 km

Le Pont Rose

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The romantically named rose bridge crosses the Contis river that creates an almost subtropical 'jungle' atmosphere, though the water is not too inviting for swimming. Next to the bridge is …

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35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

11.4 km

2.02 km

247 m

Surfaces

30.1 km