Tour of Cap d'Agde - Tour des Anglais

A lovely hike of about ten kilometres, featuring varied seaside landscapes. The first part is along the coast and beaches. The second part is a little more hilly, with the ascent of Mont Saint-Loup, which offers a breathtaking view of Cap d'Agde. The third part is in the town of Cap d'Agde and along the harbour.

This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.31 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 115 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 113 m

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    Highest point: 87 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Agde (34300)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.277135° / E 3.512049°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2645ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park on Avenue de la Jetée.

(S/E) Head towards the bridge via Avenue de l'Île. Just before the bridge, take the stairs on the left down to the water's edge. 400 m further on, take the perpendicular pedestrian street to Plagette Beach. Cross the road and take the stairs to walk along the coast to the French flag.

(1) After admiring the view from the lookout point, continue along the coast. Pass Grande Conque, the cliffs and Rocher d'Agde. Walk along Plage du Môle and Plage de la Roquille. Continue to the end of the beach.

(2) At the sea wall, take the path on the left. Cross the footbridges to cross the park, then continue straight ahead to cross a housing estate. When you reach the dual carriageway, take the path on the right and continue to the tunnel on your left.

(3) Take it and continue straight ahead until you reach the road. Take Impasse des Aulnes on the left. When the road curves to the right, follow the track opposite. A few metres further on, take the track that climbs to the right until you reach the Tour des Anglais.

(4) There is a beautiful view of the sea and Cap d'Agde on your left. Mont Saint-Loup is accessible on the right.
Go back down the track on the other side, arrive at Boulevard François Mitterand and cross it at the pedestrian crossings. Then take the path on the left, follow it to the tunnel that goes under the dual carriageway and take it.

(5) After going through the tunnel, follow the cycle path on the left until you see a white footbridge on your left that goes up to the Palais des Congrès.

(6) Take it, turning in a circle until you reach a pedestrian street. Walk down the street to the sea and the main road. When you reach the sea, walk along the harbour on your left until you reach the technical area. There, continue to the right on Avenue de la Jetée and join the (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 2 m - "Bannière" car park
  2. 1 : km 0.68 - alt. 21 m - Cap d'Agde viewpoint
  3. 2 : km 3.05 - alt. 3 m - End of La Roquille Beach
  4. 3 : km 5.83 - alt. 9 m - Tunnel under the dual carriageway
  5. 4 : km 7.41 - alt. 85 m - Tour des Anglais
  6. 5 : km 9.13 - alt. 38 m
  7. 6 : km 10.36 - alt. 9 m - Casino footbridge
  8. S/E : km 12.31 - alt. 2 m - "Bannière" car park

Notes

There are shops along the harbour and beach but no water sources. The hike is not technical and does not require hiking boots, but shoes that can still cover 12 km (no city shoes).

Worth a visit

When you are at the Tour des Anglais, you can climb up to Mont Saint-Loup for a view of the other side.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Michel josquin
Michel josquin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

If you are looking for true nature, this route is not for you. However, it is interesting because it allows you to discover different aspects of the city as well as a green area: Mont Saint Loup.

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bertrand des bartassaïres
bertrand des bartassaïres

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

After walking along the coastline and through pine forests and residential areas without any cars, we see the summit. The only downside is walking along the four-lane road, but it doesn't last long. There is a beautiful view from the Tour des Anglais before descending gently back down to the town.

It's a pleasant walk even in hot weather as it's mostly wooded, ending alongside shops and boats for a well-deserved break.

We opted for a swim at La Plagette beach to end the day.

To be done before the peak summer season.

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bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A complete tour of Cap d'Agde, its coves, ports and modern centre, with a panoramic view of the whole area as a bonus. A very pleasant and varied walk.
No problems following the route with GPX.

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Abeille 74
Abeille 74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very green route, even though it is partly in the city, passing through parks. Beautiful view of Mt St Loup.

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monange
monange

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A perfect hike for exploring Cap d'Agde. No particular difficulty and a chance to discover the different landscapes and aspects of the cape.

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90rando
90rando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely surprise around Cap d'Agde, I recommend it.

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CMaurel
CMaurel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, mostly along the coastline and partly in the shade of pine trees.
The route is fairly easy. In May, there are beautiful images of flowers in a mix of yellow, red, purple and blue colours.

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capoulat
capoulat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An interesting hike when you don't have much time. The part along the coast is magnificent, the part in town a little less so, but the last part in the cape is interesting.

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Patoche34140
Patoche34140

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Varied landscapes, occasionally spoiled by the noise of cars, but still very pleasant in beautiful sunshine. Best avoided in July and August, I think. I did it in the opposite direction and had no particular problems.

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ki65ki
ki65ki

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Thank you for sharing this lovely hike. The view from Mont St Loup is superb
I extended this route by taking the Digue Richelieu (after the Quai du vieux Cap).

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alainn34
alainn34

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I recommend this route, it is magnificent and offers superb views from the top of Mont Saint Loup.

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tunturi12
tunturi12

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A very pleasant route. The climb to the top of Mont St Loup is a must for the view.
However, we never found the white footbridge marked as 5, which meant we had to make a 2 km detour. No big deal.

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