Alderney Race
The Alderney Race is a strait that runs between Alderney and Cap de la Hague, a cape at the northwestern tip of the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy. A strong current runs through the race north of the Passage de la Déroute, a treacherous passage separating the Cotentin from the Channel Islands.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Marine channel
- Description: strait that runs between Alderney and Cap de la Hague
- Also known as: “Race of Alderney”, “Raz Blanchart”, and “The Race”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint Anne.
Saint Anne
Town
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Saint Anne is the main town of Alderney in the Channel Islands. Saint Anne is situated 9 km west of Alderney Race.
Alderney Race
- Categories: strait and body of water
- Location: France, Europe
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In Other Languages
From Breton to German—“Alderney Race” goes by many names.
- Breton: “Raz Blanchard”
- Cebuano: “Race of Alderney”
- French: “Raz Blanchard”
- German: “Straße von Alderney”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Mannez Garenne and Les Huguettes.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Brinchetais Rocks and Baie du Grounard.
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