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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Vicq-Sur-Mer

Gatteville lighthouse – Gatteville Beach loop from Vicq-sur-Mer

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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Vicq-Sur-Mer

Gatteville lighthouse – Gatteville Beach loop from Vicq-sur-Mer

Hard

4.3

(7)

46

hikers

Gatteville lighthouse – Gatteville Beach loop from Vicq-sur-Mer

07:35

29.7km

100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

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1

7.46 km

Windmill

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Well preserved windmill, now a private residence, next to a tiny fishing port

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2

9.53 km

Gatteville lighthouse

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On the tip of Barfleur, we discover this immense lighthouse as well as a semaphore, located a little further away. The two structures do not have the same functions, but …

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3

9.79 km

Thanks to the gently sloping coast… lots of land at low tide

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5

11.2 km

Pointe de Barfleur

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This cape of the English Channel is in the Val de Saire. The strong currents there are appreciated by bass fishermen. The coastline of the point also offers magnificent landscapes.

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11.7 km

Gatteville Beach

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This beautiful beach of fine sand is located near the tip of Barfleur. Enjoy a swim there while being wary of strong currents!

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12.6 km

Étang de Gattemare

Lake

8

16.4 km

Beautiful Normandy beach

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This beach has no name. It is close to the tip of Neuville. It is pleasant because there are no houses here but meadows and marshes. A wild coast as we like.

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22.4 km

This natural site consists of a small sandy bay and a rocky cape. It is home to a wide variety of fish.

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29.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

7.82 km

4.90 km

4.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

7.53 km

6.97 km

440 m

321 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

50 %

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