Anchorage

Vias

Shelter: NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
Seabed: mud
Anchoring: Forbidden

Stretch of coast off Vias in Hérault where anchoring is prohibited, between Portiragnes and the mouth of the Hérault at Le Grau d'Agde.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Do not drop the hook in the signed zone. The ban protects the seabed and underwater cables and is enforced by the maritime prefecture of the Mediterranean. Mud bottom on the approaches, open to all sectors from N through SE to S, no natural shelter.

Practical

Nearest port for a stop is Port du Grau d'Agde 1.3 NM SE, at the mouth of the Hérault, with visitor berths, fuel and services. Tamarissière on the opposite bank of the river also at 1.3 NM SE for a short call.

Ashore

Long sand beach of Vias Plage runs along the shore, accessible from Le Grau d'Agde by the coast road. Cap d'Agde resort and Fort de Brescou offshore are within a short drive from the neighbouring port.

Key facts

Type: Anchorage
Coordinates: 43.30244, 3.41969 (43°18.15'N 3°25.18'E)
Country: France
Shelter: Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed: mud
Anchoring: Forbidden
Boaters' rating: 3.4/5
Updated: July 7, 2026