Hedge-land and Sinagot Marshes in Séné

Explore the bocage of Séné along the Gulf of Morbihan and visit the Ornithological Nature Reserve.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.11 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 8 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 8 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 12 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m

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Description of the walk

The start point is at the nature reserve car park.

(S/E) Leave the car park and follow the road to the left towards the west for about 500m, then turn right onto the path towards the hamlet of Falguérec. Walk straight through the hamlet, ignoring the road on the left, before joining a path leading to the hamlet of Les Quatre Vents. Return to the tarmac road and walk through the hamlet, keeping to the left.

(1) At the first junction on the left, take the path on the left until the next junction.

(2) Turn left and follow a tree-lined lane.

(3) When you reach the road, turn right onto the path running parallel to the road, then cross the road as soon as possible and follow the path opposite.

(4) Turn left towards the hamlet of La Croix Neuve. Turn right before reaching the hamlet, following the sign for “Le Goah Vèr” or Le Gouavert. Continue to the next junction and keep to the right.

(5) Turn left towards Cressignan and Michotte.

(6) At the hamlet of Cressignan, turn left then keep to the right, follow Route de Cressignan then Route de Michotte, crossing Route du Prato. Once in the hamlet of Michotte, follow the signs for “Réserve naturelle” and continue to the end of the tarmac road.

(7) Enjoy this beautiful view over the marshes and take a look at the starting point. Go round the house, following the path and the yellow markers and signs indicating the reserve (GR®34). Cross the road to take the path opposite, before joining a good track to follow on the right.

(8) At the end of the straight stretch, turn right, cross a road and continue along the good path opposite. Join a road—the one you took at the start—turn right to reach the nature reserve car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Séné Nature Reserve
  2. 1 : km 2.02 - alt. 6 m - Quatre Vents hamlet
  3. 2 : km 2.44 - alt. 5 m - Turn left
  4. 3 : km 2.99 - alt. 10 m - Road junction
  5. 4 : km 3.47 - alt. 7 m - Turn-off towards the hamlet of La Croix Neuve
  6. 5 : km 4.15 - alt. 4 m - Turn-off towards Cressignan
  7. 6 : km 5.13 - alt. 9 m - Crossignan hamlet
  8. 7 : km 5.79 - alt. 10 m - The hamlet of Michotte
  9. 8 : km 7.1 - alt. 5 m - Turn right
  10. S/E : km 8.1 - alt. 4 m - Séné Nature Reserve

Notes

This walk is suitable all year round. The paths are often wide and well-drained. Remember to bring water as there are no water points, and rainwear if the weather calls for it!

This walk was designed by Séné Town Council. A route map is available to download from the Séné website.

Worth a visit

As well as a stroll through the bocage, this short walk offers a glimpse into the history of the town’s salt marshes, now redeveloped as a nature reserve. This is the nearest point of interest to visit and is well worth a visit in its own right.

Séné Nature Reserve car park: An observatory is accessible free of charge at all times, located above the visitor centre, offering views of the salt marshes and their birds (through binoculars or a telescope).

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.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
User 9773734

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a lovely walk, well signposted and maintained by the local council! Very flat and easy going with plenty of shade

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cg91visorando
cg91visorando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant stroll in a very peaceful spot

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la bigoudene du 56
la bigoudene du 56

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A rather uninteresting route, as you’re always on wide paths or small roads. No views. You hardly ever see the marshes. I took a wrong turn between points 4 and 5. The nature reserve was closed, so I could only go up to the viewing platform to see the marshes.

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Perno14840
Perno14840

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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bibi
bibi ★

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very easy route to follow, mostly along good paths or small roads.

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claudine amirand
claudine amirand

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Signposting is hard to find after stages 4 and 5.

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