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Charente-Maritime
Île-D'Aix

Île d'Aix – Yellow Sands Beach loop from Île-d'Aix

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France
Charente-Maritime
Île-D'Aix

Île d'Aix – Yellow Sands Beach loop from Île-d'Aix

Easy

4.7

(3)

80

hikers

Île d'Aix – Yellow Sands Beach loop from Île-d'Aix

01:30

5.82km

20m

Hiking

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: May 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

329 m

Fortified Village of Île d'Aix

Highlight • Historical Site

The Île d'Aix is a true jewel of French maritime history, famous for its impressive fortifications which bear witness to the ingenuity of builders through the generations. The fortified village, with its plan designed by Vauban and its crow's feet streets, offers a charming walk among the ramparts and coastal batteries, testifying to the historical richness of the island.

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2

390 m

Île d'Aix

Highlight • Settlement

The small village is still located within the fortification walls of the former fortress.
It's probably the first stop for day trippers. You can also rent bicycles here.

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3

1.14 km

Les Paillotes

Highlight • Cafe

1.61 km

Plage aux Coquillages

Beach

5

2.52 km

Yellow Sands Beach

Highlight • Other

Beautiful beach in a small cove. Somewhat secluded. No lifeguards.

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6

2.55 km

Paradis Beach

Highlight • Beach

7

3.27 km

Cabanes à Carrelet

Highlight • Other

Fishing huts on stilts, typical of the Charentais coast.
They are constructed with a frame containing a net. A bait is placed inside this net, and the entire structure is lowered into the water from above. Prey is attracted by up-and-down movements.

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5.82 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.99 km

2.13 km

493 m

221 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

2.10 km

292 m

165 m

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Friday 26 June

32°C

21°C

19 %

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