Mixed forest and seaside circular in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef

Walk along Gohaud Beach, known for its fishing and surfing. Then enter the Pierre Attelée forest, where you will appreciate the shade on hot days.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.19 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 21 m
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    Descent: - 21 m

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    Highest point: 25 m
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    Lowest point: 6 m

Description of the walk

To get to the starting point, head to the seafront and find the Viauderie car park on the edge of Route de la Source, just after no. 35.

(S/E) Head towards the beach and join the red and white markedGR®®8trail. Turn right and walk along Gohaud Beach. Join the crossroads of the path coming from Rue des Mulets.

(1) Continue straight ahead on theGR®®. Further on, enter the Pierre Attelée forest. Continue through the forest with the beach nearby until you reach a barrier at the edge of the school car park.

(2) Stay in the forest by taking path no. 2 on the right. You will then come to a crossroads near Chemin du Bruneau.

(3) Take path no. 5 and follow it to reach the Menhir.

(4) Turn right onto path no. 7. Reach the Chemin du Reveau car park. Cross it, take Rue de Breneau on the left to reach the Route des Cobergeries crossroads.

(5) Turn right onto this road. Enter the housing estate via Rue des Éperlans, follow Rue des Soles, then turn right onto Rue des Anguilles. You will arrive at the end of Rue des Mulets. Continue along the path on the left to return to the initial crossroads at the edge of Gohaud Beach.

(1) Take the same route back to return to the Vauderie car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 24 m - La Viauderie car park
  2. 1 : km 0.95 - alt. 14 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 2.1 - alt. 11 m - School car park
  4. 3 : km 2.55 - alt. 11 m - Forest crossroads
  5. 4 : km 3.1 - alt. 25 m - Menhir
  6. 5 : km 3.65 - alt. 16 m - Crossroads of Route des Cobergeries
  7. S/E : km 5.19 - alt. 24 m - La Viauderie car park

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Flaps 8
Flaps 8

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 17, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful short hike.
Very easy, very pleasant, with no navigation issues. 👍😀

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Patty53
Patty53

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Interesting route, I just had a moment's hesitation about which direction to take at an intersection in the forest.

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François de Bagas
François de Bagas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great walk at the beginning of April, not very busy, a little difficult to find the car park at the start, not shown on maps or Waze.

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Joël Aumaille
Joël Aumaille

Thank you.
Joël Aumaille

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isa27
isa27

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, not too long. The setting is beautiful, with a pleasant mix of forest and sea.
I went on my own, but it's suitable for families with young children.

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Joël Aumaille
Joël Aumaille

Thank you.
Joël

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Clamar44
Clamar44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Wonderful walk with a dog. I recommend it.

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boreale1986
boreale1986

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice walk with a pushchair, a few sandy spots where it was more difficult to push, but a very pleasant route overall.

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jaco44
jaco44

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is fairly well explained. Or nothing works anymore. It's on the way back at the Cobergeries crossroads, where it says to turn
right and enter a housing estate. But to the right is a road that probably leads to St Michel, but not to the housing estate.
So we continued right for 300 metres and took a path on the right to find Gohaud beach
and find our way back.

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chris-44
chris-44

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I advise

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Enshosen
Enshosen

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, yes, it's a very busy route because it's by the sea. Especially on Sundays!!!

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Joël Aumaille
Joël Aumaille

Hello,

My club, Le Godillot Pornicais, has been awarded the Rando Santé label by the French Hiking Federation.
I myself have completed an ARS diploma course taught by a doctor from our governing federation.

We have created a new group for this activity, where we offer tailored support for people with various medical conditions:
• Stabilised chronic diseases:
* Cardiovascular: coronary heart disease, stroke, arteritis, heart failure, etc.
* Pulmonary, asthma, etc.
* Diabetes, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, osteoarthritis, hypertension, etc.
• Elderly, sedentary, depressed individuals with low self-confidence.
• People wishing to resume physical activity after a serious health incident.
• Pregnant women

In Rando Santé, the instructor adapts to the pace of the walkers and not the other way around, preparing routes based on the physical abilities of the participants.

Thank you for your comment.

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Myriel44
Myriel44

Hello,
I haven't used this route yet, but I have used the Préfailles/Pointe St Gildas route. Despite the cold weather, there was beautiful sunshine and magnificent views. This route is suitable for everyone, even people with reduced mobility. The path is wide.
I plan to try the St Michel-Chef-Chef route and many others.
The routes on the maps are clear.
Kind regards
Myriel

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