Walk
Circuit des marais
Corsept · Loire-Atlantique
A 10.7 km loop from the church in Corsept through the marshes of the estuary: channels, reeds, birds and the Pierre Bonde menhir.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 30
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Estuaire de la Loire
- Atmosphere
- Marshes, wet meadows and birds.
- 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
- 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
The marsh trail starts from the church in Corsept, recognisable by its slate onion-domed bell tower. It crosses the marsh landscape, land criss-crossed by channels and reeds where many birds live, and the paths that border the wet meadows. On the way, you can see the Pierre Bonde menhir and, in the distance, the remains of the Château de la Verrie, built in 1867 and burnt down in 1936. The loop is 10.7 km long; allow about 2 h 30 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the church in 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.
What you will see
- 10.7 km, about 2 h 30
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Church with an onion-domed bell tower
- Marshes and channels
- Pierre Bonde menhir
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- Remains of the Château de la Verrie
Tips on the spot
- Start: the church in Corsept.
- 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?
10.7 km, or about 2 h 30 of walking.
Where does it start?
The church in 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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