Les granits de Batz

The route

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

A seaside resort on the wild coast, Batz-sur-Mer reveals its secrets between ocean and salt marshes. Starting from Place du Mûrier, the walk sets out to discover the town’s heritage, including the Saint-Guénolé tower that dominates the centre, then follows the paths around the village and along the coast. The route passes near the Musée des Marais Salants, the Saint-Michel harbour and the beaches of La Govelle and Valentin. The loop is 13 km long; allow about 3 h 15 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: Place du Mûrier, in the centre of Batz-sur-Mer. 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

• 13 km, about 3 h 15
• Level: medium
• Loop: back to the starting point
• Saint-Guénolé tower
• Wild coast
• Musée des Marais Salants

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