Circuit des étangs de Grandchamp, Grandchamps-des-Fontaines: walk in Brittany

A 9.7 km loop in Grandchamp-des-Fontaines, around the Brossais lake, some ten hectares devoted to fishing.

Suggested time: 2 h 20
Type of place: Walking loop · Erdre et Gesvres
Atmosphere: A lake and peaceful countryside.
Getting there: Grandchamp-des-Fontaines

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: 5/10
As a couple: 7/10
With friends: 8/10
Solo: 8/10
With a dog: 8/10
Reduced mobility: 2/10

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 Grandchamp-des-Fontaines, north of Nantes, this trail crosses the area around the Brossais lake. Covering some ten hectares, the lake is devoted to fishing. The rest of the loop crosses the surrounding countryside. The loop is 9.7 km long, with 48 m of ascent; allow about 2 h 20 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the point marked on the map, in Grandchamp-des-Fontaines. 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

9.7 km, about 2 h 20
48 m of ascent
Level: medium
Loop: back to the starting point
Brossais lake, some ten hectares
Fishing site

Tips on the spot

Start: the point marked on the map, in Grandchamp-des-Fontaines.
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?

9.7 km, with 48 m of ascent, or about 2 h 20 of walking.

Where does it start?

The point marked on the map, in Grandchamp-des-Fontaines. 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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