RoutesHiking trails & RoutesFrancePays de la LoireLes Sables-D'OlonneL'Île-D'Yeu
L'île d'Yeu — loop from Port Joinville
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesFrancePays de la LoireLes Sables-D'OlonneL'Île-D'Yeu
L'île d'Yeu — loop from Port Joinville
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L'île d'Yeu — loop from Port Joinville
07:23
28.9km
110m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Last updated: July 26, 2024
Waypoints
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Île d'Yeu ferry terminal
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This maritime station is the gateway to the island and regular ferries provide the connection with the port of Fromentine, on the mainland. The journey takes 45 minutes.
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365 m
Port-Joinville Harbor
Highlight • Settlement
Port-Joinville is the capital of the island of Yeu, and has not far from its 4,000 inhabitants. Located on the north coast of the island, it is the port of entry for the three ferry lines which sail to other horizons (Fromentine, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie or Barbâtre on the island of Noirmoutier) and becomes the starting point for all your adventures on the island.
Once you have passed the fishing and pleasure ports, you will find immaculate and winding streets in the heart of the city, almost reminiscent of a Greek village.
Strolling there is an activity in its own right. At the end of your hike, do not hesitate to sit on the terrace of a bistro or café to taste products straight from the sea.
Once you have passed the fishing and pleasure ports, you will find immaculate and winding streets in the heart of the city, almost reminiscent of a Greek village.
Strolling there is an activity in its own right. At the end of your hike, do not hesitate to sit on the terrace of a bistro or café to taste products straight from the sea.
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4.98 km
Dolmen de la Planche-à-Puare
Highlight • Historical Site
The dolmen of La Planche-à-Puare is one of the first testimonies of the long history of the island of Yeu.
With a funerary vocation, the Dolmen would have housed several remains during the Neolithic period (period when the island was still attached to the mainland). It was built using several orthogneiss menhirs on which lichen has taken up residence.
Following archaeological research carried out by Augustin Auge in 1883, the dolmen was classified as a historical monument in 1889. Thus, it is forbidden to pass under the rocks, in order to preserve the heritage.
With a funerary vocation, the Dolmen would have housed several remains during the Neolithic period (period when the island was still attached to the mainland). It was built using several orthogneiss menhirs on which lichen has taken up residence.
Following archaeological research carried out by Augustin Auge in 1883, the dolmen was classified as a historical monument in 1889. Thus, it is forbidden to pass under the rocks, in order to preserve the heritage.
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3
5.81 km
La Pointe de But
Highlight • Viewpoint
Pointe du But is the westernmost point of the island of Yeu.
In addition to a panorama pushed to the extreme horizon of the ocean, you will find the remains of a semaphore erected facing the sea which once housed a fog horn. Indeed, the Perrin Dogs reef, now topped with its fixed beacon, which emerges from the water a few meters offshore was once a real danger for the sailors who sailed around.
During the summer, the tawny-colored sunsets are most romantic.
In addition to a panorama pushed to the extreme horizon of the ocean, you will find the remains of a semaphore erected facing the sea which once housed a fog horn. Indeed, the Perrin Dogs reef, now topped with its fixed beacon, which emerges from the water a few meters offshore was once a real danger for the sailors who sailed around.
During the summer, the tawny-colored sunsets are most romantic.
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4
9.90 km
Calvaire des Marins
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On the tip of Châtelet, Calvaire des Marins is a large cross erected facing the ocean which, since 1934, pays tribute to sailors who perished at sea. a sometimes calm, sometimes rough sea, and discover rocks polished by the sea and dating from the Iron Age.
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11.5 km
The Old Castle
Highlight • Castle
Standing on a rocky outcrop that is flush with the ocean, the fortress has been standing since the 14th century. At the dawn of the Hundred Years War, it was built to protect the islanders from invaders from across the Channel.
Its guided tour allows you to learn more about the construction of the fortress, the military architecture and the life of the islanders at that time. Comic book enthusiasts will also learn that Hergé would have been inspired by the Old Castle to draw that of the Black Island.
The castle is open during the summer season. For more information on its visiting hours, consult the castle website: ile-yeu.fr/que-faire-a-l-ile-d-yeu/se-divertir/activites-sur-l -island/the-old-castle-2265885
Its guided tour allows you to learn more about the construction of the fortress, the military architecture and the life of the islanders at that time. Comic book enthusiasts will also learn that Hergé would have been inspired by the Old Castle to draw that of the Black Island.
The castle is open during the summer season. For more information on its visiting hours, consult the castle website: ile-yeu.fr/que-faire-a-l-ile-d-yeu/se-divertir/activites-sur-l -island/the-old-castle-2265885
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14.0 km
The Port of La Meule
Highlight • Viewpoint
Seen by the locals as one of the jewels of Yeu, the port of La Meule is a real refuge on the coast of the so-called “wild” island. Embedded between two high cliffs topped with an invincible moor, it shelters a 130-meter granite quay, which easily invites you to contemplate the waves and skiffs of its picturesque anchorage.
Against the cliff located to the west, the endemic fishermen's huts still in use color the port with generosity.
During the high season, between noon and 11 p.m., stop at the Bar de la Meule to enjoy a snack and a pleasant view of the port.
Against the cliff located to the west, the endemic fishermen's huts still in use color the port with generosity.
During the high season, between noon and 11 p.m., stop at the Bar de la Meule to enjoy a snack and a pleasant view of the port.
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14.3 km
Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle chapel
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Standing on the heights overlooking the port of La Meule, the chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle, also known as the chapel of La Meule, acts as a real beacon for sailors in search of rest.
Since the 11th century, its immaculate silhouette has made it, during sunny summers, visible from several hundred meters away. During hot weather, the religious building also becomes a refuge for overheated bodies.
Above all, from its strong entrance door in the colors of the azure, the view of the ocean is breathtaking.
On the tour of the island of Yeu, its visit is essential.
Since the 11th century, its immaculate silhouette has made it, during sunny summers, visible from several hundred meters away. During hot weather, the religious building also becomes a refuge for overheated bodies.
Above all, from its strong entrance door in the colors of the azure, the view of the ocean is breathtaking.
On the tour of the island of Yeu, its visit is essential.
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20.8 km
Crows' Point
Highlight • Other
Pointe des Corbeaux is the easternmost point of the island. Over the centuries, constructions have succeeded on this point which looks towards the continent.
From prehistory to the 17th century, a megalith stood there. In 1657, a redoubt (small independent fortification) was built there. Two centuries later, in 1862, it was razed to allow the construction of a lighthouse. The latter was dynamited in 1944 to be rebuilt six years later.
Notably, the last lighthouse keeper was a female keeper.
From prehistory to the 17th century, a megalith stood there. In 1657, a redoubt (small independent fortification) was built there. Two centuries later, in 1862, it was razed to allow the construction of a lighthouse. The latter was dynamited in 1944 to be rebuilt six years later.
Notably, the last lighthouse keeper was a female keeper.
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23.4 km
Plage des Ovaires
Highlight • Beach
On the north coast of the island, between Pointe des Corbeaux to the south and Port-Joinville to the north, Ovaires beach is a long strip of sand caressed by the arm of the sea that separates the island from the mainland. Offshore, you can observe Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie in particular.
Along the moors or groves of pines that border the beach, leaving the beaten track to come and enjoy the sand and water turns out to be a pleasant experience.
Picnic tables are available along the beach, to have a bite to eat or more simply to rest to the delicious sound of the backwash of the waves.
Be careful, if you arrive from the Pointe des Corbeaux, the beach is sometimes frequented by a few naturists for about 500 meters.
Along the moors or groves of pines that border the beach, leaving the beaten track to come and enjoy the sand and water turns out to be a pleasant experience.
Picnic tables are available along the beach, to have a bite to eat or more simply to rest to the delicious sound of the backwash of the waves.
Be careful, if you arrive from the Pointe des Corbeaux, the beach is sometimes frequented by a few naturists for about 500 meters.
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28.9 km
Île d'Yeu ferry terminal
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This maritime station is the gateway to the island and regular ferries provide the connection with the port of Fromentine, on the mainland. The journey takes 45 minutes.
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Way Types & Surfaces
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17.1 km
7.32 km
2.80 km
1.11 km
388 m
122 m
Surfaces
16.2 km
4.02 km
3.68 km
2.15 km
1.83 km
1.01 km
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To get to the island, we recommend taking an early ferry between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The earlier you go, the sooner you can avoid the many other tourists who appear everywhere along …
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