Entre Sel et Terre

The route

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

Who this place suits

With family

7/10

As a couple

7/10

With friends

8/10

Solo

8/10

With a dog

8/10

Reduced mobility

3/10

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 Pen-Bé, in Assérac, the coastal path sets out to discover the Traict de Pen-Bé, with an unbeatable view over Mesquer and the Pointe de Merquel. The trail continues over the Kermalinge dune, a fragile area with protected plants, then rejoins the coastal path at the Grande Île de Mesquery, from where you can see the bay of Pont-Mahé and its big beach. The loop ends by crossing the protected natural site of Pen-Bé and its panoramic view. The loop is 8 km long; allow about 2 h 30 of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: Pen-Bé, in Assérac. The waymarking is yellow; the route also follows sections of the customs officers’ path, the GR 34. 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

• 8 km, about 2 h 30
• Level: easy
• Loop: back to the starting point
• Traict de Pen-Bé
• Kermalinge dune
• View over the bay of Pont-Mahé

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