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Chay Beach – Port of Royan loop from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

Chay Beach – Port of Royan loop from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

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Chay Beach – Port of Royan loop from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

00:39

14.5km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: May 15, 2026

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After 5.21 km for 660 m

After 8.79 km for 660 m

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3.49 km

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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7.49 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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8.03 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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10.2 km

Carrelets on Pigeonnier Beach

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This beach is a "tobacco-free" beach where smoking is prohibited.
After asking questions to the Ligue contre le Cancer, they point out that "vaping can be a risk reduction tool …

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10.8 km

Pontaillac Mini Golf

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The first villa in the Pontaillac district, formerly the property of Jean Lacaze, a developer in the area, was converted into a palace and expanded in the late 1920s.
The …

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10.9 km

Pontaillac Villa

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Splendid houses from all eras with sea view, an equally magnificent residence, enough to make the walker dream who does not know the region and who discovers it by walking …

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11.1 km

Pontaillac Beach

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Flat, smooth & shallow sandy beach, with a boardwalk running along the back edge for walkers and cyclists and rock formations at either side. Direct access to Pontaillac, packed with restaurants & shops to cater for all tastes.

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.87 km

2.66 km

2.30 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

1.25 km

765 m

486 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

32°C

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Chay Beach – Port of Royan loop from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

Plage de Royan

Chay Beach

Royan Beach

Port of Royan

Carrelets on Pigeonnier Beach

Pontaillac Mini Golf

Pontaillac Villa

Pontaillac Beach

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