Entre plage et bocage

The route

GPX 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

This trail reflects the two faces of Pornichet: a blue town with the ocean, a green town with nature. Each site has its story: the forge site recalls iron and bronze working in Gaulish times, Sainte-Marguerite was the favourite resort of the first holidaymakers in the 19th century, and the coastal path offers an unbeatable view between the Loire estuary and the ocean. The route passes the beaches of Sainte-Marguerite and Bonne-Source. The loop is 15.5 km long; allow about 5 hours of walking. The stated level is difficult. Start: the point marked on the map, in Pornichet. 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

• 15.5 km, about 5 hours
• Level: difficult
• Loop: back to the starting point
• Forge site
• Sainte-Marguerite
• Coastal path

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