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Tête Nègre Lighthouse – Chay Beach loop from Les Mathes

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Tête Nègre Lighthouse – Chay Beach loop from Les Mathes

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4.7

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195

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Tête Nègre Lighthouse – Chay Beach loop from Les Mathes

02:40

58.8km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 51.4 km for 514 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.0 km

Carrelets of Saint Palais sur mer

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The carrelets of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer are among the most emblematic elements of the Charente coastline. Their history blends traditional fishing, tourist development, and local heritage.

🐟 Origin of the carrelets

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11.4 km

Terre-Nègre Lighthouse

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The Terre-Nègre lighthouse is a landmark forming a cylindrical tower a little over 26 meters high.

Located on the tip of Terre-Nègre, in the town of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, in Charente-Maritime, it …

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11.4 km

Terre-Nègre Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Easily accessible place, only the last meters are prohibited for cyclists.

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15.4 km

Bois Lo Défens

Forest

17.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

18.8 km

Plage du Pigeonnier

Beach

7

19.6 km

Chay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Chay Beach is a sandy beach that offers a breathtaking view of the Cordouan lighthouse. It is surrounded by rocky cliffs and, as such, is sheltered from the wind and is a pleasant place to do your hike.

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20.9 km

Port of Royan

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The Port of Royan is a marina located in the heart of the town of Royan, on the Atlantic coast. It's a great place to enjoy the sea breeze and the view of the boats and the estuary.

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21.4 km

Royan Beach

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On the beach of Royan (20,000 inhabitants). This is where the boat that takes you across the Gironde docks/departs.

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21.8 km

Royan Main Beach

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Bike path on the seafront

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11

46.4 km

Coastal cycle path

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Well-maintained cycle path along the coast. However, it gets quite busy here during the main season. Therefore, not a race track.

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58.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

14.5 km

3.32 km

2.49 km

680 m

Surfaces

52.6 km

2.16 km

1.67 km

1.42 km

1.06 km

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

13°C

37 %

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December 26, 2021,Objectif 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ kilo

That Nature is beautiful.
87 kilometers 🤙👍 to be done by December 31st for a round count on Strava.

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