Circuit des marais, Haute-Goulaine: walk in Brittany

An easy 9 km loop in Haute-Goulaine along the Goulaine marsh: woodland, vineyards, footbridges and the Port des Grenouilles.

Suggested time: 2 hours
Type of place: Walking loop · Marais de Goulaine
Atmosphere: Marsh, woodland and vineyards.
Getting there: Haute-Goulaine

The route

Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Département de Loire-Atlantique (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2021-01-04.

Download the GPS track

GPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).

Who this place suits

With family: 7/10
As a couple: 7/10
With friends: 8/10
Solo: 8/10
With a dog: 8/10
Reduced mobility: 3/10

These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.

About

In Haute-Goulaine, this trail follows the Goulaine marsh, alternating meadows, woodland and vineyards. After the Maison Bleue, the path follows the marsh, crosses three footbridges and reaches the Port des Grenouilles. It continues through woodland beside the marsh, passes La Tuilerie and the hamlet of Le Préneau, then comes back through the villages and meadows. The loop is 9 km long; allow about 2 hours of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: the point marked on the map, in Haute-Goulaine. The waymarking is yellow. The official route, published by the Loire-Atlantique département, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.

What you will see

9 km, about 2 hours
Level: easy
Loop: back to the starting point
Goulaine marsh
Port des Grenouilles
Three footbridges

Tips on the spot

Start: the point marked on the map, in Haute-Goulaine.
During the hunting season, take the variant provided along the marsh.
The GPX track can be downloaded from the map: handy for staying on the right path at junctions.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the walk?

9 km, or about 2 hours of walking.

Where does it start?

The point marked on the map, in Haute-Goulaine. The route comes back to its starting point.

Source: Département de Loire-Atlantique (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2021-01-04 via data.gouv.fr, updated 4 January 2021.

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