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Seawall at Fort de la Hougue – Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Morsalines

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Seawall at Fort de la Hougue – Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Morsalines

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4.5

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Seawall at Fort de la Hougue – Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Morsalines

05:01

19.3km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

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5.99 km

View of Île de Tatihou and La Hougue

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8.18 km

Viewpoint from Fort de la Hougue

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Walk around the fort counterclockwise otherwise you are not allowed to continue

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Fort de la Hougue

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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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8.86 km

Seawall at Fort de la Hougue

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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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9.28 km

Mariners' Chapel, 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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11.4 km

Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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Beautiful harbor

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19.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.68 km

4.33 km

4.07 km

2.19 km

2.15 km

916 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

5.87 km

2.95 km

1.91 km

1.73 km

576 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

25°C

16°C

35 %

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View of Île de Tatihou and La Hougue

Viewpoint from Fort de la Hougue

Fort de la Hougue

Seawall at Fort de la Hougue

Shell Banks at the Beach

Mariners' Chapel, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

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