L'île d'Yeu — loop from Port Joinville
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
Île d'Yeu ferry terminal
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365 m
Port-Joinville Harbor
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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
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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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5.81 km
La Pointe de But
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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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9.90 km
Calvaire des Marins
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11.5 km
The Old Castle
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
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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Trail Reviews
Today I took the 9:15 ferry from Fromentine to Île d'Yeu. The crossing took about 45 minutes and was a bit bumpy, but manageable. After a quick stop for coffee and croissant in Port-Joinville, the island's harbor town, I began my hike along the west coast. The trail initially led along small roads and sandy paths to the Pointe du But, a headland overlooking the offshore Tourelle, a sea mark on a small island. Passing the small island airport, I reached the Vieux Château, a 14th-century fortress perched directly on the cliffs. It played an important role in the island's history and is said to have even inspired Jules Verne to write parts of his novel *The Children of Captain Grant*. I continued on to Port de La Meule, a fishing port, where a small festival was causing quite a stir today. Above it lies the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle, dating back to the 11th century, whose light offered a moment of tranquility. Then came the most beautiful section of the tour: narrow paths along the rocky cliffs with varied views of the coast. At the Phare des Corbeaux, a 19-meter-high lighthouse dating from 1862, I reached the western tip. From there, the landscape opened up with long sandy beaches such as the Plage de la Petite Conche, Grands Ovaires, and Plage de la Grande Conche – in my opinion, the most beautiful on the island. The return journey led through pine forests and further stretches of beach back to Port-Joinville. The Île d'Yeu measures approximately 23 km² and has around 5,000 inhabitants; in summer, this number multiplies with holidaymakers. After 27 km, I arrived back at the harbor and still had time to end the day in a bar. The combination of fortress, chapel, cliffs, and beaches makes the island hike very diverse and absolutely worthwhile. 💡 Important for this tour: A full water bottle, sunscreen, and a sun hat are essential, as there is hardly any shade along the way. 💡 If you don't want to do the entire loop, you can also hike halfway around the island from Port-Joinville via Port de La Meule and the western coast.
A day that counts double or even triple because it was so rich! The change of scenery begins with the ferry ride to the island of Yeu, in thick fog. Gradually, the fog lifts and the sun arrives, how splendid! I had exactly 8 hours before taking my evening ferry, and Komoot told me 7:30 for the tour, so I wasn't able to hang out and take photos of all the little flowers, nor take long breaks in one of them. magnificent beaches or viewpoints, but this complete tour of the island is truly magnificent and I do not regret for a second having done the grand tour. This island now has a special place in my heart...
The hike around Ile d'Yeu is truly fantastic. The paths are mostly easy to walk on, the footwear requirements are minimal, although sturdy shoes are recommended. 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 the route on bicycles. However, a large part of the route is not directly accessible for bicycles, especially when it comes to getting closer to the cliffs. It is possible to walk around the entire island in one day, but looking back, I would not do it again and would rather split the hike into 2 or 3 days so that you can really enjoy the beautiful places and beaches. I had to hurry a bit on the last section (8 km) because I had to catch the ferry for the return journey. Here you can also walk a little more relaxed directly along the beach. The paths are very sandy on this section.