- Shelter
- W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand anchorage in the Chausey archipelago off the Norman coast, 9.8 NM west of Granville.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Tidal range among the largest in Europe, over 12 m at springs. Enter at half flood with a reliable chart, the archipelago dries over a wide area at low water. Sand holding, shelter on most headings except the northern sector.
Ashore
Landing by tender on Grande Île, the only inhabited island of Chausey. A signposted loop walks around the island in about 2 hours, passing the lighthouse, the Fort and Port Marie. Hérel marina in Granville is the closest all-tide refuge, 9.8 NM east.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.88092, -1.83586 (48°52.86'N 1°50.15'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Trou du Cochon lies at 48°52.86'N 1°50.15'W, that is 48.88092, -1.83586 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Trou du Cochon sheltered from?
Trou du Cochon is sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Trou du Cochon?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Trou du Cochon.
How do boaters rate Trou du Cochon?
Trou du Cochon is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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