Walk
Circuit de la digue
Corsept · Loire-Atlantique
A 16.8 km loop from Corsept: the harbour of La Maison Verte, a dyke along the Loire, an observation point and a view of the Île Saint-Nicolas.
- Suggested time
- 4 h 15
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Estuaire de la Loire
- Atmosphere
- Dyke, estuary and farmland.
- Getting there
- Corsept (Loire-Atlantique)
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
The dyke trail starts from the centre of Corsept and reaches the picturesque little harbour of La Maison Verte, before following the dyke along the Loire. You notice the fine Pasquiaud house. An observation point looks out over the industrial installations on the north bank, and the view opens onto the Île Saint-Nicolas and the estuary. In spring, you can see nesting birds. The route ends in the Corsept countryside, among hedged fields and hamlets. The loop is 16.8 km long; allow about 4 h 15 of walking. The stated level is difficult. Start: the centre of Corsept. 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. The route is only passable in the dry season.
What you will see
- 16.8 km, about 4 h 15
- Level: difficult
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Harbour of La Maison Verte
- Dyke along the Loire
- Observation point
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- View of the Île Saint-Nicolas
Tips on the spot
- Start: the centre of Corsept.
- The route is only passable in the dry season.
- Two sections, at La Petite Moisenais and Les Bois, follow a farm track better suited to mountain bikes.
- 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?
16.8 km, or about 4 h 15 of walking.
Where does it start?
The centre of Corsept. 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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