Walk
Circuit d’Huchepie
Pornic · Loire-Atlantique
A 14.6 km loop in the countryside behind Pornic: the Gros Caillou pond, hundred-year-old oaks, the Croix Gâte and villages of the Pays de Retz.
- Suggested time
- 3 h 45
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pays de Retz
- Atmosphere
- Shady paths and a pond.
- Getting there
- Pornic (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
Starting from the Huchepie riding centre, this trail explores the green countryside behind Pornic. Lovely shady paths lead to the Gros Caillou pond, one arm of which you cross: a real paradise for anglers. Along the way stand oaks that are sometimes a hundred years old. You pass the Croix Gâte, a reminder of a medieval leper hospital, then the Brisset farm and Le Haut Chemin, through woodland and typical villages of the Pays de Retz. The loop is 14.6 km long; allow about 3 h 45 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the Huchepie riding centre, in Pornic. 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
- 14.6 km, about 3 h 45
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Gros Caillou pond
- Hundred-year-old oaks
- Croix Gâte
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- Rural houses of the Pays de Retz
Tips on the spot
- Start: the Huchepie riding centre, in Pornic.
- 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?
14.6 km, or about 3 h 45 of walking.
Where does it start?
The Huchepie riding centre, in Pornic. 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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