Walk
Circuit de l’Ognon
Pont-Saint-Martin · Loire-Atlantique
A long 25 km loop in Pont-Saint-Martin, on the right bank of the Ognon, with an unusual chain ferry to cross in spring and summer.
- Suggested time
- 6 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Lac de Grand-Lieu
- Atmosphere
- River, meadows and woods.
- Getting there
- Pont-Saint-Martin
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 trackGPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).
Who this place suits
- With family
- 0/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 0/10
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 Pont-Saint-Martin, this long trail follows the right bank of the Ognon. After a large meadow, you reach an unusual device for walkers: a chain ferry, usable only in spring and summer. The route then crosses a natural, wooded area that changes with the seasons and the water level, before returning to hamlets and small roads in the south of the town. The loop is 25 km long; allow about 6 hours of walking. The stated level is difficult. Start: the point marked on the map, in Pont-Saint-Martin. 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
- 25 km, about 6 hours
- Level: difficult
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Right bank of the Ognon
- Chain ferry (spring and summer)
- Natural wooded area
Tips on the spot
- Start: the point marked on the map, in Pont-Saint-Martin.
- The chain ferry only operates in spring and summer.
- Allow a full day: bring water and a picnic.
- 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?
25 km, or about 6 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
The point marked on the map, in Pont-Saint-Martin. The route comes back to its starting point.
What is the chain ferry?
A crossing device reserved for walkers, usable only in spring and summer.
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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