Circuit along the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise and vineyards from Le Pallet

This walk takes you along the Sèvre Nantaise, passing through a small port and winding its way through the Muscadet vineyards, while you admire the small, typical, historic villages of the Nantes vineyards.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.69 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 43 m
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    Descent: - 43 m

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    Highest point: 37 m
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    Lowest point: 5 m

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Description of the walk

Parking at the sports hall in Le Pallet.

(S/E) Take the D116 on the left until you reach the roundabout. Take the small street opposite and pass under the railway line.

(1) Take the small road on the left and continue to the Sèvre. Turn right and follow Rue de la Vallée to the D7.

(2) Turn right along the D7 (watch out for cars). Turn onto the first road on the left leading to Port Domino and continue along this road.

(3) After Domino, turn left after a small wood. Follow this road, which soon turns right, along the Sèvre Nantaise and into the woods.

(4) In the woods, at a right-hand bend, turn right onto a steep, uneven path. Follow the vineyards to reach the village of Pé de Sèvre.

(5) Turn left at the road that crosses the village. Follow the village road until you reach a recent vineyard.

(6) Take the path on the right between this vineyard and the woods. Continue along this path, following the woods and then crossing the vineyards. You will reach the village of La Jeannière.

(7) Continue straight ahead on the road through the village of La Jeannière. Take the first road on the left through the vineyards. Join the D7 and cross it with caution to head towards La Galissonière.

(8) Go around La Galissonière on the left and cross the vineyards. Join the D149 at the station.
Follow the D149 to Rue de la Sèvre.

(9) Take the dirt road on the left that runs alongside the railway line.

(1). Reach the sports hall (S/E) by going back under the railway line.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 37 m - Pallet sports hall
  2. 1 : km 0.51 - alt. 30 m - Crossroads of the loop - La Sèvre nantaise
  3. 2 : km 1.74 - alt. 9 m - Turn right along the D7
  4. 3 : km 2.83 - alt. 10 m - Fork in the road after a small wood
  5. 4 : km 4.07 - alt. 9 m - Fork in a steep path
  6. 5 : km 4.8 - alt. 30 m - Village of Pé de Sèvre
  7. 6 : km 5.35 - alt. 15 m - Recent wine production
  8. 7 : km 6.26 - alt. 23 m - Village of La Jeannière
  9. 8 : km 6.86 - alt. 24 m - Turn left at the entrance to La Galissonière
  10. 9 : km 7.93 - alt. 33 m - Turn left along the railway line
  11. S/E : km 8.69 - alt. 37 m - Pallet sports hall

Notes

The path along the Sèvre Nantaise in the woods can be muddy at times.

Worth a visit

Typical villages in the area: Port Domino and Pé de Sèvre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 31 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Babyclope
Babyclope

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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marine4456
marine4456

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike between the banks of the Sèvre, vineyards and woods! We got lost between points 4 and 5 but quickly found our way back to the trail.
A walk with a dog is definitely possible!

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FranGa44
FranGa44

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

possibility of cutting from point 2 to point 3
this cuts off a few metres but takes you through the fields, which is much nicer than going along the road
path already marked

be careful at point 4, the climb is steep

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braudjeanmarie1952
braudjeanmarie1952

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

BEAUTIFUL HIKE Too bad there are quite a few paved roads and car traffic.

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MICHAUX
MICHAUX

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for the very reliable information. The tour was very interesting with beautiful landscapes that made for some lovely photos. This tour is also enjoyable because you meet people with whom you can chat.

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sirch47
sirch47

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting and enjoyable route, the signage has been redone recently and is reliable.
The section along the Sèvre river is prone to flooding (it was flooded in places when we rode it) but it's still passable with boots.
When leaving the Sèvre to climb back up to the plateau and the vineyards, the path is blocked by trees that fell during a recent storm, but this section can still be crossed without too much trouble by stepping over or under the tangled trunks.

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Pooky95
Pooky95

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk (taken at a relatively brisk pace in 1 hour 40 minutes) even in the rain. I can confirm that at point 2, instead of following the D7, there is a path that takes you under the road (continue straight ahead instead of turning right just before the road). Keep left at the end of this path.
Otherwise, there is a nice variety of landscapes.

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Véro66
Véro66

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike to get back into it. The map is perfectly laid out and should be trusted more than some of the signs, which could cause confusion. The only way to avoid the road (point 2) is to go under the bridge, following the yellow markings.

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Dorothea Lépinay
Dorothea Lépinay

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

In some places, the directions were not very clear. Otherwise, it was a very varied and beautiful hike, with both sun and shade.

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Laeti93
Laeti93

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike. The trail has been improved and is now very well marked with small yellow signs saying "Circuit de la Sèvre" and yellow markings. The circuit is dotted with information panels along the Sèvre. The marked circuit passes under the bridge at point 2, allowing you to continue on the trail without having to take the departmental road. Done after several days of rain without the trail being muddy.

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agpogser
agpogser

hike starting from Quimiac
a very interesting route, with 1/3 marshland, 1/3 countryside and 1/3 seaside
but poor in terms of signposting, which is almost non-existent. Fortunately, the description is up to scratch

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Supernono44
Supernono44

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike combining a walk along the river, vineyards and the Galissonière estate.
The signs are reliable, but you need to pay attention as some are disappearing.

A section along the road (with frequent traffic) can be avoided by going under the bridge at point 2 and following the field behind the bridge towards the Domino port.

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dupas
dupas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a beautiful hike, however, the road is compensated by the beauty of the paths... A small variation: upon arrival at the Monnières bridge, it is preferable to continue along the path under the bridge to reach Port Domino. This avoids taking the D7, which is extremely busy and dangerous! It actually took me 2.5 hours

Enjoy your walk!

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MSmarcelsalmon
MSmarcelsalmon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

This beautiful route is worth revisiting in April or May, when spring brings new life to the vegetation along the paths and, above all, to the vineyards.
It's superb, isn't it?

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pretesje
pretesje

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

beautiful hike. The section along the Sevre is very pretty with charming hamlets. The views of the vineyards at the top of the Pe de Sèvre are also interesting.
at La Jeannnière, the signpost for the path is on the ground

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