From Pereybere to Cap-Malheureux

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This pleasant walk along the beach between Pereybère and Cap Malheureux offers superb panoramic views of the surrounding islands. Along the way, small coves and beaches invite you to take a dip.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.80 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 10 m
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    Descent: - 20 m
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    Highest point: 17 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m
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Description of the walk

From the Pereybère Plage bus stop, head straight towards the sea, then turn right onto the rocks. Then simply walk along the beach until you reach Cap Malheureux.
⚠️ Please note: between points (4) and (6), walking on the rocks can be difficult as they are often very slippery.

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 12 m - Pereybere beach bus stop
  2. 1 : km 0.93 - alt. 4 m - Pointe d'Azur
  3. 2 : km 3.32 - alt. 1 m - Bain Boeuf
  4. 3 : km 4.48 - alt. 5 m - Possible exit towards the Cap Malheureu cemetery
  5. 4 : km 5.13 - alt. 6 m - Possible exit to the road
  6. 5 : km 5.29 - alt. 6 m - Very difficult passage over rocks
  7. 6 : km 5.41 - alt. 6 m - Accessible via stairs.
  8. 7 : km 5.66 - alt. 6 m - End of the difficult section
  9. 8 : km 5.7 - alt. 7 m - Cap Malheureux Church
  10. E : km 5.8 - alt. 8 m - Cap-Malheureux taxi rank

Notes

⚠️ This walk must be done at low tide. It is strongly recommended that you wear suitable footwear and bring a pair of plastic shoes for walking in the water. The route includes rocky areas that can be very slippery; you must be comfortable walking on this type of terrain.

Worth a visit

Viewpoint over the islets (Coin de Mire, Ile Plate, Ile Ronde)

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