- Shelter
- NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sandy anchorage off the Chausey archipelago in the Golfe de Saint-Malo, Normandy, named after a cluster of rocks south of Grande Île.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Strong tidal streams in the Chausey channels, up to 4 to 5 knots at springs. Use the southern approach from the Sound, watching the cardinal marks. Fond de sable, shelter from NE, E and SE. Open to the west.
Practical
Forain anchorage, no buoys, no services. La Crouie lies 3.2 NM SE and the marina of Hérel in Granville 12.6 NM S for all supplies, fuel and repairs.
Ashore
Grande Île de Chausey is the only inhabited island of the archipelago, with a 19th century fort, a semaphore, and a walking loop of about 8 km around the island. Tidal range reaches 14 m at springs, one of the largest in Europe, and uncovers a vast rocky foreshore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 49.04309, -1.60298 (49°2.59'N 1°36.18'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 2.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Rochers aux ânes lies at 49°2.59'N 1°36.18'W, that is 49.04309, -1.60298 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Rochers aux ânes sheltered from?
Rochers aux ânes is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Rochers aux ânes?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Rochers aux ânes.
How do boaters rate Rochers aux ânes?
Rochers aux ânes is rated 2.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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