ARRIVAL OF THE BOATS
September 26, 2025
VILLAGE DATES
from September 24 to 27, 2025
AWARD CEREMONY
Step 3: TBC
General: TBC
STEP DESCRIPTION
Heading for the Manche (department) for this third and final stage of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec which links Vigo to Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue in the Normandy region where the grand finish of this 56th edition will take place.
"The third leg will be a hell of a journey, with a direct route to Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, a route that is fraught with pitfalls. In a single leg, the sailors will have to pass Cape Finisterre, the northernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, before crossing the Bay of Biscay, the Iroise Sea, the coasts of northern Brittany and the Channel Islands, and finally the complete circuit of the tip of the Cotentin Peninsula, known for its strong currents."
Yann Chateau - Race Director
"The third part is a long leg, during which the sailors will face the long swell of the Bay of Biscay and the traps of the current in the English Channel. The Alderney Race will perhaps be the deciding factor in determining the best sailor in this edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec!"
Sébastien Petithuguenin - Managing Director of Paprec Group
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CROSSING POINTS
Cape Finisterre
Located at the westernmost tip of Spain, this cape is a mythical point where the Atlantic meets the land. Known as "The End of the Earth" to sailors, this majestic cliff marked the end of the known world for centuries. Today, it is a place of contemplation for travelers and a feared challenge for navigators.
Sein Causeway
Located off the coast of Brittany, it is known for its turbulent currents resulting from the meeting of the Atlantic and the Celtic Sea, creating an area feared by sailors. Despite its wild beauty, the Chaussée de Sein remains a reminder to every sailor of the power of nature.
