Walk
Circuit de la Croix-Rouge
Saint-Gildas-des-Bois · Loire-Atlantique
An 8 km family loop from the abbey church of Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, past the Métairies bread oven to a fine view.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pays de Pontchâteau
- Atmosphere
- Countryside and a view.
- Getting there
- Saint-Gildas-des-Bois
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
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 3/10
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About
This family walk starts at the foot of the abbey church of Saint-Gildas-des-Bois to explore the pretty surrounding countryside. The Métairies bread oven invites a stop. Further on, a magnificent view over the town rewards the effort. The loop is 8 km long; allow about 2 hours of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: the foot of the abbey church of Saint-Gildas-des-Bois. 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
- 8 km, about 2 hours
- Level: easy
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Abbey church
- Métairies bread oven
- View over the town
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- Ideal for families
Tips on the spot
- Start: the foot of the abbey church of Saint-Gildas-des-Bois.
- 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?
8 km, or about 2 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
The foot of the abbey church of Saint-Gildas-des-Bois. 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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