Balade autour de la cité médiévale de Guérande

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Walk around the ramparts of Guérande to finish in the heart of the medieval town. The walk starts at the Gaudinais car park, around the ramparts, then follows a path that joins a short section ofthe GR® 34.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.73 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 56 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 55 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 54 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 m
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Description of the walk

Start/Finish (S/F)
Park in the Gaudinais car park. Join Boulevard de l'Abreuvoir and follow it to the right until you reach the large crossroads.

(1) Turn right onto Faubourg Bizienne.

(2) Turn left onto Chemin de la Progalais. Continue until you reach the small farm.

(3) Turn right, then left onto Chemin du Moulin de Colveu.

(4) Follow the path on the right that passes in front of the mill and leads to Allée des Sapins. Continue to the right and, just after the inverted Y-shaped junction, take the path on the left.

(5) Follow the path on the left, which descends into the small forest until you reach a field. There is a lovely view of the Guérande marshes. You will arrive at a crossroads where the GR® 34 trail joins (white and red markings). Turn left.

(6) Go back up the GR® 34 on the left.

(7) At the top of the hill, turn right and continue along the route.

(8) Go up Rue du Moulin de la Place, then turn left onto the small path. Follow the route and enter the medieval town.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 46 m - Gaudinais car park
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 46 m - Turn right towards Faubourg Bizienne
  3. 2 : km 0.92 - alt. 41 m - Turn right as you pass the small farm
  4. 3 : km 1.14 - alt. 41 m - Mill path
  5. 4 : km 1.43 - alt. 43 m - Path on the left
  6. 5 : km 2.57 - alt. 7 m - GR°°®°°34
  7. 6 : km 3.13 - alt. 32 m - Turn right towards Rue du Clos Rignac
  8. 7 : km 4.79 - alt. 51 m - take the small path on the left
  9. S/E : km 6.73 - alt. 46 m - Arrival

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
User 27250526

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A easy route, but of limited interest

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User 8440045

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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catle
catle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy short hike

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Ghiboc
Ghiboc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A quick tour of Guérande with a few noteworthy places. Nothing extraordinary outside the town itself.

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@milou
@milou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk around the fortified town of Guérande, passing by a charming farm with lots of animals and then along a wooded path.
We finished with a visit to Guérande - very nice!

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dada2000
dada2000

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The other comments are a bit harsh. Sure, it's not the most spectacular ride in the area, but it's still enjoyable

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gilou40
gilou40

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An uninteresting walk except for the medieval town itself.
the view of the salt marshes is distant and not particularly interesting. It is better to visit the Maison du Sel, where you can take a guided tour of the salt marshes and learn about this agricultural activity.

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GEORGES76
GEORGES76

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike in beautiful spring weather, but of limited interest apart from the medieval town.

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DaDoRando14
DaDoRando14

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Outside the ramparts, the route is of little interest and the view of the salt marshes behind Pradel lacks height, even though the bell towers of Batz and Le Croisic are clearly visible.

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POTIER
POTIER

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A 2 km extended circuit that was enjoyed by the group.

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founitte
founitte

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Apart from the medieval town, it's a walk through uninteresting suburbs. It's fine for walking the dog or jogging if you're not too fussy

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sentiersrando
sentiersrando

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This walk is only worthwhile for visiting the medieval town of Guérande

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piwin001
piwin001

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

hike completed on 05/09/2022
this hike allows you to visit the beautiful medieval town of Guérande
easy hike with beautiful views of the salt marshes

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Jacky Peji
Jacky Peji

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a superb, easy route allowing you to explore the ramparts of the medieval town and the hillsides of Guérande, with magnificent views of the salt marshes.

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