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The Acheneau Marshes and Buzay Meadow by bike
Visorando Member
19.61 mi
+253 ft
-249 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Vue (Loire-Atlantique)
Between the Loire and Lake Grandlieu, the Tenu and the Acheneau have shaped a landscape where marshes alternate with slightly higher hills, upon which the villages of Vue, Rouans and Cheix-en-Retz have been established. The route takes you round this area, ending on the vast flat plain bordering the southern bank of the Loire, overlooked by the tall tower of the former Buzay Abbey.
The tour of the Canal de la Martinière to Le Pellerin
4.56 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Pellerin (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant walk along the Canal de la Martinière.
Audubon Marsh Circular: Arche du Dareau - Etang-Bernard
6.12 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Couëron (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike covers part of the Marais Audubon, a wetland that is part of the estuarine marshes. This area is a sanctuary for many species of birds, including storks, herons, egrets, ducks, harriers... An area of extensive cattle farming, it is also home to other less desirable species, such as nutria.
This circular route of about 10km runs almost exclusively along roads – some of which are flood-prone – but with very little traffic.
Reilly Circular - La Distais
3.30 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
A short, easy walk along tree-lined tracks suitable for vehicles.
Moderator’s note: route modification on , see the description and reviews as of 02/11/2021
Couëron West: between town and countryside
5.67 mi
+85 ft
-82 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Couëron (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting from the Couëron velodrome, this route begins in the old quarter of Bourg d’Aval and then follows the green corridor through the new neighbourhoods in the west-central part of the town. After an optional circular route through the countryside, it returns towards the Port-Launay neighbourhood near the Couëron–Le Pellerin ferry and then rejoins its starting point.
It is possible to shorten the route to a 6 km route.
The Templars’ Route in Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons
9.69 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk will take you through a rural landscape of vast fields and meadows, surrounded by beautiful hedgerows. Lovely paths lined with oak, ash or willow trees will lead you from hamlet to hamlet. Here and there, majestic wind turbines will remind you that you’re in the wind. Make the most of it.
Circular route between Sillon and Marais in Saint-Etienne-de-Montluc
8.23 mi
+331 ft
-348 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike takes place mainly on roads, but these are fairly quiet to very quiet. It follows sections ofthe GR®3and a few farm tracks. The hike offers some clear views from the heights of the Sillon de Bretagne (you can even see the Loire). There are also some interesting buildings to see along the way...
The Étang-Bernard trail in Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc
5.89 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a lovely walk starting along the railway line and continuing through the countryside until you reach a marshy area near L'Étang-Bernard. The return journey is again along the railway line. You will enjoy a wide variety of paths and landscapes.
From the village of Couëron to Lake Beaulieu and then to the Loire
5.90 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Couëron (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting at the town hall square in Couëron, this circuit quickly leaves the village to reach Lake Beaulieu, offering some beautiful views of the town. After circling the lake and perhaps observing a few birds, it ends along the Loire, which you reach via footpaths. Here you will find Jean-Luc Courcoult's "La maison dans la Loire" (The House in the Loire) and the "Tour à Plomb" (Plumb Tower).
Suitable for all seasons, this route is particularly pleasant in the low winter light.
The Great Wading Bird Trail starting from Port Hamoneau
5.08 mi
+49 ft
-52 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Port-Saint-Père (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike starts at Port Hamoneau in Brains on the banks of the Acheneau, then crosses the Marais du Cheval and the Marais de la Guerche.
Sillon de Bretagne from Cordemais
6.29 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cordemais (Loire-Atlantique)
Circular walk following the Sillon de Bretagne path. Dog friendly.
The Sillon de Bretagne circular at La Colle (Cordemais)
7.60 mi
+348 ft
-351 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cordemais (Loire-Atlantique)
To begin with, this walk offers a unique view of the Cordemais power station. The walk then climbs higher and, thanks to a succession of sections along roads or on paths of varying degrees of wildness, offers numerous panoramic views of the countryside.
Along the Guerche marsh
3.76 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Brains (Loire-Atlantique)
This route crosses the Guerche marshes and the return route takes you via the Croix du Bignon.
The ‘Route des Hauteurs’ in Saint-Viaud
7.94 mi
+141 ft
-131 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Viaud (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk starts at a leisure centre, heads to a memorial commemorating an event from the Second World War, and returns to the starting point. Both on the way there and back, the route follows a succession of wide, shaded paths and stretches of road. Passing through beautiful countryside shaped by large farms and passing through hamlets dotted with lovely houses offers ever-changing, stunning views.
The Sables Rouges Route in Port-Saint-Père
4.14 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Port-Saint-Père (Loire-Atlantique)
A walk along well-maintained paths, through vineyards, woodland and along the banks of the Acheneau. The start point is at a place called Le Fief Saint-Mars in Port-Saint-Père. This route can be combined with the one entitled“Le chemin des grands échassiers au départ de Port Hamoneau”, which adds a further 8 km from (4).
Sentier du Syl au Trou Bleu trail
9.31 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lavau-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique)
The trail starts at the port of Lavau-sur-Loire and takes you to the Observatory with a magnificent view of the marshes and the Loire. The walk then continues to the Étangs du Trou Bleu, a former blue granite quarry. Next, enjoy a country walk to the Fresnier marsh with its canals populated by storks.
Tenu Route
6.77 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mars-de-Coutais (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk will take you through countryside landscapes shaped by nature and the changing seasons. As you follow the River Tenu, you’ll be able to spot the lake’s birds and admire the local flora. If you stop for a break by the water’s edge, you may notice a distinctive feature of this river. It can actually flow in both directions: from south to north towards the Acheneau, or from north to south to join the Breton marshes near Machecoul-Saint-Même.
Chapel and manor houses around Sautron
9.33 mi
+249 ft
-266 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting from the chapel of Bongarant, a treasure of Sautron’s heritage, a route that winds through the countryside and reveals the riches of the parish.
Bon Garand to La Haymionière loop
8.20 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike starts and ends at the Bon Garand Chapel in the commune of Sautron but mainly takes place in the commune of Vigneux. It alternates between farm tracks in the countryside and wooded passages, and passes through several typical hamlets with some very beautiful buildings.
Route des Marais de Grand-Lieu to Saint-Mars-de-Coutais
4.68 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Mars-de-Coutais (Loire-Atlantique)
During this walk, you’ll pass meadows, vineyards and forests lined with pollarded trees. Halfway along the route, you’ll pass through Bois Joli, which certainly lives up to its name. The icing on the cake is the finale in the marshes, on the edge of Lac de Grand-Lieu. Wildlife, flora and landscapes to discover: a complete change of scenery is guaranteed.
Depending on the season, you’ll walk along sandy paths lined with ditches and meadows grazed by cattle in summer and much loved by birds all year round.
Route du Bois Charrette
6.30 mi
+98 ft
-82 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mars-de-Coutais (Loire-Atlantique)
As you follow this route, you’ll venture along sunken lanes before setting off on a long walk through the shaded paths of the Bois Charrette, which are often frequented by roe deer, foxes and squirrels. After a detour through the countryside, you’ll skirt the southern edge of the Grand-Lieu marshes, discovering meadows and hedgerows.
