Fort of La Hougue – Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

France

Manche

Cherbourg

Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue

Fort of La Hougue – Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Hard

3.7

(3)

riders

Fort of La Hougue – Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue loop from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

02:08

39.0km

100m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38.2 km for 5 m

After 38.5 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10 m

Fort of La Hougue

Highlight • Castle

While the inside of the defensive fortress might still be closed for renovations, the water moat and the walls reaching all around this strategic peninsula are quite well preserved.

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1.21 km

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue Windmill

Highlight • Other

In 2021 he had no more blades...

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5.25 km

Mouth of the Saire

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Val de Saire: The name of the Saire applies not only to the valley of the Saire itself, but to the entire northeast of the peninsula. the Val is an …

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23.6 km

Along the beach (Gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Sand/gravel track. Not ideal for 23-25mm road tires

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25.0 km

Port on the Sinope

Highlight • Structure

The Sinope harbor is a natural site with a port which overlooks the English Channel at Quinéville.
The arrangement of the mouth naturally protects the boats located there.

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26.0 km

Sandy Path to Havre de Quinéville

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Small sandy path along the seafront.

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37.8 km

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a town in the northern Cotentin, nestled in a remarkable maritime setting. The town has a pretty marina. Tatihou Island, which can be seen offshore, is also part of the commune.

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38.4 km

La Hougue Dike

Highlight • Monument

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a commune in the French department of Manche (Normandy region) with a population of 2097 (1999). The place is part of the district of Cherbourg-Octeville.

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39.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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