Seaside getaway from Jullouville to Carolles and Kairon

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An easy walk along the seafront, best enjoyed in summer and in good weather.
Can be adapted to suit the circumstances by alternating between the beach and the coastal path...

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.75 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 9 m
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    Descent: - 9 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 14 m
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    Lowest point: 3 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Jullouville (50610|50740)
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    Start/End: N 48.77582° / W 1.568671°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1215ET
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Preparing for a kitesurfing session
Trotter training
Pretty houses in Carolles
Return to Jullouville.

Description of the walk

Parking is available near the "Résidence du Casino" in the centre of Jullouville.

(S/E) Take the shortest route to the seafront promenade (Promenade François Guimbaud).
Once on the promenade, facing the sea, turn left and head south towards the cliffs of Carolles-Plage, following the coastal path or walking along the beach.

(1) At Carolles-Plage, turn around and head north towards Granville (visible on the horizon), either along the beach or following the coastal path.

(2) Pass Jullouville again a few metres from the start, then continue for about 2.5 kilometres. Go to the end of the sea wall (marked by a blockhouse), 900 metres after the Kairon-Plage lifeguard station.

(3) Turn around to return to Jullouville via the coastal path, crossing the sea wall or following the beach. Turn onto Avenue des Sapins and return to the Résidence du Casino car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 12 m - Casino Residence.
  2. 1 : km 2.07 - alt. 6 m - Carolles-Plage surveillance station
  3. 2 : km 4.05 - alt. 5 m - Jullouville lifeguard station
  4. 3 : km 6.88 - alt. 9 m - The sea wall ends north of Kairon-Plage.
  5. S/E : km 9.75 - alt. 12 m - Casino Residence.

Notes

Wear appropriate clothing for walking on the beach.
It is best to walk between high and low tide.
Wear sufficient sun protection and sunglasses due to the strong glare.
The route passes several lifeguard stations equipped with toilets.
Swimming is possible during the season on the supervised beaches of Jullouville, Carolles and Kairon.
Dogs are not permitted from 15 June to 15 September.

Worth a visit

Between the start and (1), there is a view of Brittany (Cancales and Pointe du Grouin) on the horizon.
Between (1) and (3), panoramic view of Granville and the Chausey Islands (on the horizon) during the journey.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
sc.didier
sc.didier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route was completed outside of school holidays and during the week, so it was very quiet.
No difficulty following the path, I did the section between 1 and 3 on the beach at low tide, the rest on the coastal path. The weather was fine that day, I really enjoyed the walk!
Highly recommended.

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Alain95
Alain95

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk along the beach with no difficulty whatsoever.

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helene.bernaldez
helene.bernaldez

FOR SEPTEMBER 2020

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waldin
waldin
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

We took the GR trail through the countryside on the way there and came back along the coast. It was better, as the coast was too urbanised to walk along twice!

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deforge
deforge

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Easy walk by the sea to warm up

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toporient
toporient

Thank you, Annie1240.

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Annie12400
Annie12400

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Pleasant walk between dunes and beach.

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