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Circuit de l’Ognon

Pont-Saint-Martin · Loire-Atlantique

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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 track

GPX 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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