Porquerolles Island by kayak from the Giens Peninsula

An easy hike with superb north- or west-facing beaches. Make sure you check the weather forecast carefully before setting out on this crossing. The route can be completed as a day trip or with an overnight stay onthe Îlede Porquerolles.

Details

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  • Boating/Canoeing/Kayaking
    Activity: Boating/Canoeing/Kayaking
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    Distance: 8.80 mi
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 5 hrs 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 3 ft
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    Descent: - 3 ft

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    Highest point: 3 ft
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    Lowest point: 0 ft

Description of the walk

Set off from Tour Fondue beach. Two parking options:
- Paid car park for travellers heading to Porquerolles.
- Free parking on Avenue de l’Estérel.

(S) Head south.

(1) Pass Fort du Pradeau and sail south-south-east. Sail pastÎledu Grand Ribaud, on your port side, and continue towardsÎledu Petit Langoustier. Please note: this section crosses the route of the ferries running between Giens or Toulon and Porquerolles: observe the rules of way and watch out for the wake caused by the ferries. Arrive to the north ofÎledu Petit Langoustier, at the foot of the fort of the same name (possible stop).

(2) Complete a circular route by sailing along the coast of Île du Petit Langoustier, then Île du Grand Langoustier. Next, leave Anse du Maure to starboard and immediately turn right into a calanque just north of the cove (a lovely spot for snorkelling).

(3) Continue north-east along the coast.

(4) Pass betweenthe Îlotdu Cap Rousset, on the port side, andthe Îlede Porquerolles, on the starboard side. Follow the coast, heading east.

(5) Pass Pointe du Bon Renaud, then head east-southeast to reach the port of Porquerolles. Watch out for ferries and other motorboats!

(6) The return journey follows the same route in the opposite direction, either straight away or after a break of varying length (it is possible to spend the night on Porquerolles if you book in advance). This will take you to Tour Fondue beach (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3 ft - Beach - La Tour Fondue
  2. 1 : mi 0.11 - alt. 0 ft - Fort du Pradeau
  3. 2 : mi 1.65 - alt. 0 ft - Fort du Langoustier
  4. 3 : mi 2.39 - alt. 0 ft - Calanque
  5. 4 : mi 2.7 - alt. 0 ft - Cap Rousset
  6. 5 : mi 3.3 - alt. 0 ft - Pointe du Bon Renaud
  7. 6 : mi 4.4 - alt. 0 ft - Port de Porquerolles
  8. S/E : mi 8.8 - alt. 3 ft - Beach - La Tour Fondue

Notes

Bring water, sun cream and a life jacket.

Worth a visit

Beautiful beaches and great spots for snorkelling (sars, wrasse, oblades, groupers, etc.)

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