Route From Coutainville to Pointe d'Agon

Pointe d'Agon is a magnificent protected natural area that you can explore on this route. On this site, which has been listed since 1989, you can gradually discover this exceptional area as you walk along the coastline and through the dunes covered with marram grass (perennial plants that grow in sandy soil).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.05 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 22 m
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    Descent: - 22 m

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    Highest point: 34 m
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    Lowest point: 5 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park at the Coutainvile water sports centre.

Yellow markings

(S/E) From the car park, exit the promenade, turn left and then take the first right. At the next intersection, turn right again onto Rue du Village des Mielles and walk along the campsite.

(1) Turn right and head towards the seafront. Turn left and follow the path along the sea, then follow the GR®223 to Pointe d'Agon, passing the Lechanteur monument and the lighthouse.

(2) Continue on the GR® trail, going further into the Sienne harbour to reach Charrière de la Chevrottière.

(3) Keep to the right and continue along the coastal path. You will reach the Charrière des Saulx crossroads.

(4) Turn right at a 90° angle and continue straight ahead at the next junction to stay on the path.

(5) Before reaching the area known as La Charrière, leave the GR®223 by taking a path on the left leading to Rue d'Agon (D72). On this road, turn left and continue straight ahead until you reach La Haule.

(6) Turn left at the intersection, then left again onto a small road that turns into a path further on. Cross the road carefully (Chemin de la Morandière) and continue straight ahead on the path.

(7) At the intersection, turn right onto Charrière de la Buttière, then cross Chemin du Commerce. At the next bend, there are two possible paths: take the one on the right and continue until you reach the Chemin de la Morandière junction.

(8) Turn left and continue until you reach Rue du Village des Mielles.

(1) Then turn right, walk along the campsite and turn left to return to the water sports centre, the starting point of this hike (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 12 m - Car park at the Coutainvile water sports centre.
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 10 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 4.02 - alt. 8 m - Pointe d'Agon
  4. 3 : km 5.7 - alt. 7 m - Charrière de la Chevrottière
  5. 4 : km 7.52 - alt. 11 m - Charrière des Saulx
  6. 5 : km 8.73 - alt. 6 m - GR223 trail exit
  7. 6 : km 10.09 - alt. 32 m - La Haule
  8. 7 : km 11.07 - alt. 12 m - Charrière de la Buttière
  9. 8 : km 11.93 - alt. 12 m - Chemin de la Morandière
  10. S/E : km 13.05 - alt. 12 m - Car park at the Coutainvile water sports centre.

Notes

Difficulty: Rue d'Agon (D72) has poor visibility at times, so watch out for vehicles.

Picnic tables at the Essay pond, in Square du Temple or at the municipal pond.
Public toilets and water points at the Essay pond and behind the Tourist Information Office.
Local shops and numerous restaurants.

Worth a visit

Pointe d'Agon and the lighthouse
Under the effect of the tides and storms, the sand spit at the point tends to fill in the harbour of La Sienne, which it borders. A site protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral (Coastal Conservation Agency) with its dunes, salt meadows, rare and/or protected plant species such as the blue thistle, emblem of the Conservatoire, its birds, amphibians, wild shellfish (clams, cockles, etc.) and farmed shellfish (oysters, mussels), Pointe d'Agon is an extraordinary site. The Pointe d'Agon lighthouse dates back to 1856; it was built to guide the many French and foreign ships that came to the port of Regnéville-sur-Mer in the 19th century to trade.

The Fernand Lechanteur monument
Inaugurated in 1976, this group of standing stones pays tribute to Fernand Lechanteur, an academic, defender and historian of the Norman language. For information, this monument is shaped like a Viking ship and has the proportions of a longship.

View of the Sienne and Rue d'Agon
From Rue d'Agon, you can see the harbour of Sienne from several vantage points available to walkers. Rue d'Agon is a magnificent street that is appreciated for its charm. It is dotted with old stone houses dating mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. These houses are known as "à la coutançaise" because they are characterised by being longer than they are wide, with symmetrical façades topped by a dormer window.
This is where the former seigneurial estate of Agon was located. Today, only a 16th-century residence built on the site of the former castle remains.

The Ronquet Tower
The Ronquet Tower is located off the Pointe d'Agon. Originally, it was intended to support a shelter for shipwreck victims, like the Loup tower in Granville. It marks an isolated rock 11 metres above sea level. Located three kilometres from the shore, it is accessible at low tide during spring tides.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Marie O
Marie O

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pretty village in Old Agon with views over the Sienne. The paths are varied, ranging from footpaths along the Sienne to pastures dotted with sheep, with salt marshes in shades of grey-green, soft green and blue-grey – a veritable palette of colours. The semaphore at the headland is lovely. Carry on to the very tip of the headland at low tide, and you’ll feel as though you’re at the end of the world, with sandy landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see. On the way back towards Coutainville, you’ll walk alongside the dunes on one side and the oyster farms on the other. These views, with their soft colours, are breathtaking. Today, gloves and a balaclava were needed to brave the strong wind, but the sun was shining. We stopped for a picnic near La Sienne before the bridge, sheltered by the dunes, whilst watching the boats lying at anchor. A lovely walk for everyone. Marie O

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User 25475672

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great little hike

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desvre
desvre
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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zitoun17
zitoun17
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 2 May 2024 in sunny weather with a temperature of 11°C. Departure from the sailing club car park towards Pointe d'Agon along the coast (GR 223), return via the harbour of La Sienne surrounded by sheep. The trail is perfectly marked. The detour via the Agon-Coutainville pond path is optional but very pleasant. Back at the sailing club, we naturally took a few minutes to remember the three children who drowned in 2019 (commemorative plaque). @visorando: the PDF file on the website is corrupted.

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jean91
jean91
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk. Before point 4, the GPS route deviates from the GR and takes you through very wet grass. So it's better to follow the GR to avoid getting your feet wet.

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bruanne
bruanne
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike in low season – alone in the world on the Pointe d'Agon – this route is accessible to all and will allow you to discover the surroundings and its beautiful colours.

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boba!
boba!
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant but monotonous walk, in my opinion.

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Mariannik
Mariannik
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route, very well described.

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garance45
garance45
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting hike that we did under beautiful late April sunshine.

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marie.lebruchec
marie.lebruchec
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy walk with varied landscapes. It was low tide with a high tidal range, the sea was very far out, the oyster beds were exposed, it was very beautiful.

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