Tour Joséphine Lighthouse – Grosse Terre lighthouse loop from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Pays de la Loire

Les Sables-D'Olonne

Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie

Tour Joséphine Lighthouse – Grosse Terre lighthouse loop from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

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Tour Joséphine Lighthouse – Grosse Terre lighthouse loop from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

03:55

15.4km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.29 km

Grande Plage de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Highlight • Beach

4.00 km

La Garenne Pier

Highlight • Other

It's a good long walk from the Starboard (green) beacon to the Port (red) beacon on the other side.

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7.11 km

Sainte Croix Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Church of Saint Gilles

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7.84 km

The St Gilles Croix de Vie lighthouse.

Highlight • Monument

8.01 km

Tour Joséphine Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

nice view of the harbor.
the route along trou du diable is certainly nice.

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8.98 km

La Pelle à Porteau

Beach

9.59 km

Grosse Terre lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Main lighthouse on the tip of the Grand Fort. Visible for over 33 kilometers, the lighthouse rises 17 meters above ground level.

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10.7 km

Plage de Boisvinet

Beach

11.7 km

Port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Highlight • Structure

The marina of Saint Gilles cross of life

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

3.42 km

2.72 km

2.29 km

1.55 km

Surfaces

7.06 km

3.46 km

2.07 km

1.54 km

730 m

537 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

12°C

6°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

September 16, 2025,Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Plenty to see on this surprisingly long walk, from the entrance to the port one side to the other. Including some time on the beautiful flat sandy beach and the 🍦shops & ☕ cafés.
A vibrant Town and working Port, there's lots more of the Town away from the Harbour we didn't have time (or energy) to see

August 8, 2023,Saint Gilles Croix de vie, découverte du littoral et de la ville.

Discovery by low tide of this pretty place, which is Saint Gilles Croix de vie.
In the heart of the Vendée this pretty little town in 2 parts is full of charm and light.
You can walk by the sea, and discover without any difficulty, this charming little town.

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