Les coteaux, Guérande: walk in Brittany

A 13 km loop between Guérande and La Turballe, on the hillside overlooking the salt marshes, with a view of Le Croisic and its tidal inlet.

Suggested time: 4 h 30
Type of place: Walking loop · Guérande peninsula
Atmosphere: Hillside and salt marshes.
Getting there: Guérande (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 track

GPX 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 Guérande or La Turballe, this route sets out to discover white gold, salt, which made the Guérande peninsula prosperous and still makes its name. Following the hillside, you look down over the salt marshes and enjoy a panoramic view of Le Croisic and its tidal inlet. The route passes close to the medieval town of Guérande. The loop is 13 km long; allow about 4 h 30 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the point marked on the map, in Guérande. 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

13 km, about 4 h 30
Level: medium
Loop: back to the starting point
Panoramic view over the salt marshes
View of Le Croisic and its tidal inlet
Start possible from Guérande or La Turballe

Tips on the spot

Start: the point marked on the map, in Guérande.
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?

13 km, or about 4 h 30 of walking.

Where does it start?

The point marked on the map, in Guérande. 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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