Pointe de la Grande Vigie

This path circles the Pointe de la Grande Vigie, offering views of the ocean’s power as it crashes against the cliffs. At the tip of the headland, you’ll see the ‘Turtle Rock’ on your left. And if you’re lucky, you might spot some whales.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 0.39 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 20 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 20 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 285 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 259 ft

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Description of the walk

Drive to the car park at Pointe de la Grande Vigie.

(S/E) From the car park, cross the small square where there is a carbet (open-air hut) in which a vendor of local produce is sometimes to be found. Continue straight ahead along the path on the right, which is open to the sky and leads towards the ocean (the path on the left with the information boards will be the return route). Follow this well-marked path, staying firmly on the track and respecting the barriers.
After the first viewpoint, enter the dry forest and leave the return path on your left. Continue to the right until you reach the tip of the headland. Pass between large boulders; you’ll spot the ‘Turtle Rock’ on your left. Carry on until you reach a small clearing.

(1) Stop at the gate as indicated. Take in the various views and turn back. At the junction in the dry forest, carry on straight ahead to the right to return via the other path. Reach the small square by the information boards and make your way back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 279 ft - Car park at Pointe de la Grande Vigie
  2. 1 : mi 0.21 - alt. 266 ft - Pointe de la Grande Vigie
  3. S/E : mi 0.39 - alt. 279 ft - Car park at Pointe de la Grande Vigie

Notes

The trail can be walked in trainers, but do take care on the short section through a scree slope.
Take a pair of binoculars to try and spot some whales.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Francis ROBERT
Francis ROBERT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The first section is very busy and has a small shaded area.

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Jefff
Jefff

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
Cool route. Very nice

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