This hike invites you to explore the vast sandy beaches of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Plage, true havens of tranquillity. Along the way, you'll cross wild dunes, shaped by wind and time, offering an unspoilt natural landscape typical of the Normandy coastline. Along the way, enjoy superb views of the harbor of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay, classified as a protected natural area, where sky, sea and land merge on the horizon.
La Pointe du Banc - Randonnée
Lieu SAINT-GERMAIN-SUR-AY
Walking
Practical information
Type of trail
Loop
Markup
Yellow
Starting point
SAINT-GERMAIN-SUR-AY
Ending point
Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
Parking de la SNSM de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
| Elevation (m) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
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| Distance | 0 km | 0.3 km | 0.7 km | 1.1 km | 1.2 km | 1.3 km | 1.4 km | 1.5 km | 1.7 km | 1.8 km | 2.2 km | 2.6 km | 2.8 km | 2.9 km | 3.1 km | 3.2 km | 3.4 km | 3.6 km | 3.7 km | 3.8 km | 3.9 km | 4 km | 4.1 km | 4.2 km | 4.3 km | 4.3 km | 4.4 km | 4.5 km | 4.7 km | 4.8 km | 5 km | 5.3 km | 5.5 km | 5.8 km | 5.9 km | 6.2 km | 6.5 km | 6.8 km | 7.1 km | 7.5 km | 7.9 km |
Hiker's tips
- Wear appropriate clothing for the route and the weather
- Make sure you take enough water
- Tell family or friends where you’re planning to go and make sure you take a fully charged mobile
- Protect nature: take your rubbish home with you, keep your dog on a lead and stay on the marked paths.
