Revin, Donges: walk in Brittany

An easy 9 km loop in the Donges marshes: canals, cows at the water’s edge, a grassy former railway line and ferns.

Suggested time: 3 hours
Type of place: Walking loop · Estuaire de la Loire
Atmosphere: A calm marsh and canals.
Getting there: Donges (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: 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

On a misty autumn morning, this part of the Donges marshes reveals its most mysterious sides. Trees and cows stand out along the canals, and the sun is reflected in the mirror of the marsh. Further on, the grassy rails of the former railway line disappear among the ferns. The walk leads from uninhabited countryside to small old villages, in a landscape that changes with the seasons. The loop is 9 km long; allow about 3 hours of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: the point marked on the map, in Donges. 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

9 km, about 3 hours
Level: easy
Loop: back to the starting point
Marshes and canals
Former railway line
Misty atmosphere in autumn

Tips on the spot

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

9 km, or about 3 hours of walking.

Where does it start?

The point marked on the map, in Donges. 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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