Circuit du Pointeau

The route

GPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).

Who this place suits

With family

9/10

As a couple

7/10

With friends

8/10

Solo

8/10

With a dog

8/10

Reduced mobility

4/10

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 Pointeau trail starts from the Saint-Brevin-les-Pins water sports centre to discover a former strategic observation post. You can see the remains of the Atlantic Wall, built by the Germans during the Second World War: barracks and gun casemates. The path offers lovely views over the ocean and the estuary, and is well suited to families. The loop is 3.5 km long; allow about 1 hour of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: the water sports centre, in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins. 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

• 3.5 km, about 1 hour
• Level: easy
• Loop: back to the starting point
• Remains of the Atlantic Wall
• View over the ocean and the estuary
• Ideal for families

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