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Cherbourg
Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue

Fort de la Hougue — loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue

Fort de la Hougue — loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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4.7

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466

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Fort de la Hougue — loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

01:38

6.44km

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 26, 2024

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2.62 km

Fort de la Hougue

Highlight • Historical Site

In the 1600s, this spot on the coast was a regular landing place for English invasions. This is why it was decided to fortify this bay. This tower was built …

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2.91 km

Fort de la Hougue Seawall

Highlight • Monument

You walk a few hundred meters over the top of the fort's sea wall. Not for those afraid of heights.

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4.94 km

Mariners' Chapel of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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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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5.41 km

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (Quay and Mole): Both from the quay and from the jetty you have a beautiful view of the Ile Tatihou and the offshore Fort de I'llet.

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6.44 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.21 km

1.03 km

599 m

560 m

541 m

504 m

Surfaces

2.09 km

2.01 km

1.69 km

436 m

221 m

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