The different aspects of Cap d'Agde

This walk allows you to discover the different facets of Cap d'Agde, with 95% of the route on foot (no cars). You start by walking through the pine forest before strolling along the quays. Then you come to the sea wall and cliffs before reaching the beach.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 18 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 18 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 22 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Agde (34300)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.293495° / E 3.516621°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2645ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

There are several car parks south of Port Ambonne.

(S/E) We left the holiday village area (Avenue de la Butte) and took the path parallel to the Lano passage. Go around the CCAS camp for 350 metres.

(1) Turn right. Cross Avenue des Soldats and take the Guilleminet passage, following the signs for Port de la Clape. Cross Avenue des Cantinières. Continue towards the museum, which will be on your right.

(2) Head towards the footbridge, cross it and join the quays, which you follow on the left.

(3) Walk along the technical area of the port, following the footpath marked on the ground. You will come out onto Avenue de la Jetée, which you take on the right.

(4) Turn right onto Allée des Dykes and follow the quay on your left again.

(5) Go around a basin to reach the sea wall and follow it to the end. You will find yourself at the harbour exit opposite Fort Brescou. Retrace your steps and continue straight ahead on Rue de l'Estacade.

(6) Turn right onto Allée des Phocéens and head towards Cap d'Agde (orientation table).

(7) From the cape, head north along the coast. You will first walk along the cliffs, then the landscape becomes less wild before you reach the sandy beaches that you will follow.

(8) When you reach the canal that serves Port Ambonne, take the path on the left. Cross two small bridges and rejoin the path parallel to the Passage de Lano.

(1) Continue straight ahead along the Passage de Lano you took at the start and you will come to the holiday village district (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Avenue de la Butte
  2. 1 : km 0.3 - alt. 3 m - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 1.32 - alt. 9 m - Towards the footbridge
  4. 3 : km 2.24 - alt. 1 m - The Quays
  5. 4 : km 2.63 - alt. 2 m - Allée des Dykes
  6. 5 : km 3.28 - alt. 1 m - At the end of the port
  7. 6 : km 4.79 - alt. 2 m - Allée des Phocéens
  8. 7 : km 5.15 - alt. 18 m - Cap d'Agde
  9. 8 : km 7.47 - alt. 2 m - Port Ambonne
  10. S/E : km 8.34 - alt. 4 m - Avenue de la Butte

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 29 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
MANGEOT Dominique
MANGEOT Dominique

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Very easy hike, accessible to all

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Chrisophrorando
Chrisophrorando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Urban hiking with pleasant trails

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randonannie
randonannie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, especially along the seafront (La Conque beach, Les Deux Rochers). We were able to wait for the sunset at the end of the seawall (where we parked). Magnificent! More work is being done on the "port" area: a shame, but it's only temporary. No hills: the pine forest is flat and easy to walk through.

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jocelyne
jocelyne

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Some details are missing: for example, take the footbridge, except that there are two footbridges (the one you need to take isn't very visible). Luckily, it has a name, but it would have been nice to mention it in the description.
otherwise, enjoy the walk, it's easy going

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natilojo
natilojo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

very nice walk, very easy

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dauphinois
dauphinois

Hello,
Is it no longer possible to cross the technical area? Has the pedestrian route inside this area been removed?
Or is it closed at certain times?
It would be helpful to have a little more information for future "hikers".
Thank you.

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michmeux
michmeux

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this lovely trip, which allowed us to discover other places in Cape Town.
We just had a little problem at the technical area because the GPS told us to go inside this area, but it was nothing serious.
Very nice view from the top of the cliff.
Best to do early in the day to avoid the heat.

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Dofel
Dofel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk that allowed us to discover Cap d'Agde, particularly the cliffs and Grande Conque beach. We had a wonderful time, thank you!

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Bernard39
Bernard39

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A beautiful walk in an urban setting but far from traffic, as it mainly takes place in parks shaded by pine trees and along beautiful beaches.
This is THE walk to do at the start of your stay to get an overview of Cap d'Agde!

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kergounette
kergounette

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An original way to discover Cap D'Agde beyond the beach. In September, the crowds have left.

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filwalker
filwalker

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you to "Dauphinois" for this delightful stroll

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fourcet
fourcet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello

A very beautiful hike with stunning views and well described.

Thanks to the author

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christarn
christarn

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike that runs partly along the coast.

Not too easy to find the path after the two bridges.

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dromois57
dromois57

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk between the port and sea views.
It gives you a different perspective on Cap d'Agde
It's a shame there was fog, which limited the view.
We'll do it again when the weather is clearer.

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Yohan_OB1
Yohan_OB1

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I'm not sure if I can classify this outing as a hike, but rather as a stroll! Between the city, the port, the park and the seaside, the scenery is breathtaking, the air is fresh and it's an unusual outing. However, it's best to visit outside of peak season, as this place can quickly become crowded.

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