Lac d'Hourtin – Hourtin-Plage Beach loop from Piqueyrot

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Lac d'Hourtin – Hourtin-Plage Beach loop from Piqueyrot

Moderate

4.2

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hikers

Lac d'Hourtin – Hourtin-Plage Beach loop from Piqueyrot

04:58

19.2km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 273 m for 126 m

After 2.72 km for 121 m

After 12.9 km for 44 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

336 m

Restaurant Le Piqueyrot

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Reservation is recommended

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904 m

View from the pier at Piqueyrot Cove

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A lakeside haven reached by a small path through the reeds, which contrasts with the start of the hike in the pine undergrowth.

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1.65 km

Nestled in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne forest, Lake Hourtin is the largest natural freshwater lake in France. Its 5,600 hectares are home to many protected areas such as marshes, sand dunes and pine forests.

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2.78 km

Small bathing area

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12.0 km

Hourtin-Plage Beach

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Many surfers use the great area for their arts

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12.9 km

Dunes and marshes of Hourtin

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the dunes are visible from the cycle path. mountain bike routes are also visible, small descent with banked turn

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16.2 km

Contaut Lagoon

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Nestled between lakes and ocean in the Hourtin nature reserve, the Contaut lagoon is an exceptional natural site. A wooden footbridge facilitates its crossing in a remarkable green setting.

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19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.26 km

1.86 km

481 m

Surfaces