Far from the hustle and bustle of the seaside, the peaceful Lac du Gué Gorand is perfect for a lovely stroll along the water's edge. The dam, which was filled in 1990, is used to irrigate 400 hectares of farmland and the Fontenelles golf course.
(S) From the south bank car park, cross the road and take the path along the riverbank opposite. Stay as close as possible to the lake, which is on your right. Reach the dam
(1) Turn right to cross the dam. At the exit, take the cycle path that runs along the northern shore of the lake, more or less close to it. Cross a car park and continue straight ahead: you will come out onto a tarmac road.
(2) Take the road on the right to reach the starting car park via the dyke (E).
This route can be done by mountain bike.
Places to visit nearby:
- the Jardin des Olfacties in Coëx (free admission every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
- the Roseraie de Vendée rose garden in Saint-Révérend: www.laroseraiedevendee.fr
- visit to the Renaissance castle of Apremont (open from April to September).
- guided tour of Apremont (booking required at the Vie et Boulogne Tourist Office - tel. 02 51 55 70 54), Wednesday mornings in July and August.
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
For those who enjoy longer hikes, I have just found and tested an additional 9.00 km route (there and back) to reach the lake shore at waypoint 2.
Take the cycle path that starts at the "Vélo Rail" terminus in Coëx.
To get there, take the road from Coëx to Apremont. The terminus, marked by a sign on the side of the road, is opposite the last isolated house on the outskirts of Coëx.
After circling the lake, take the cycle path back to the starting point.
Enjoy your ride.
Best regards, hikers
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A very easy short walk around the lake. You can watch ducks fishing and other birds coming to feed. A great place for a family walk.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A short, picturesque route around a lake, accessible to people with walking difficulties like me.
Very pleasant, saw crested grebes, interesting wildlife viewing
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Route to be redone in spring, as it is very muddy.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A very easy, short walk, ideal for beginners or with children, the circular goes around the lake so you can't get lost 
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Short route for families, even with pushchairs, or for people with limited mobility (stroll), well shaded.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
the first part is natural, so muddy and slippery.
After the dam, the path is reinforced, paved with stones and therefore easier to walk on.
I will do it again in milder weather.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
a lovely, peaceful walk. We set off from the Fontenelles golf course and walked 7.5 km there and back... which was just right for us.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
The tour of the lake itself is only 4 km long.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Dec 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Lovely walk around the lake
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 24, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
A very bucolic route with no difficulty whatsoever
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 09, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A peaceful and very easy hike. A chance to recharge your batteries while observing nature. This hike can be started from several locations, and car parks are available.
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