Anchorage

Le chemin

Shelter
NW, N, NE
Seabed
sand, rock
Anchoring
Forbidden

Buoy mooring in the Pertuis Breton off the Pointe d'Arçay, Vendée coast.

  • Mooring buoys
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Shallow approach over sand and rock patches. Exposed to S and SW winds, protected from NW through NE. Nearest refuges: Port de l'Aiguillon 3.1 NM E and La Faute sur Mer 3.5 NM E.

Practical

Visitor buoys only, no services on site. Resupply at l'Aiguillon-sur-Mer or La Faute-sur-Mer by tender.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
46.33898, -1.38594 (46°20.34'N 1°23.16'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds
Seabed
sand, rock
Anchoring
Forbidden
Services
Mooring buoys, Beach
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Le chemin lies at 46°20.34'N 1°23.16'W, that is 46.33898, -1.38594 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Le chemin sheltered from?

Le chemin is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds.

Can you anchor at Le chemin?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Le chemin.

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