Côte Sauvage, Le Croisic

A tour of the Pointe du Croisic, exploring the Côte Sauvage, its menhirs, the Fort de la Pointe, etc.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.36 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 66 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 66 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 56 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Le Croisic (44490)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.293801° / W 2.509229°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1023OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Start from the car park, Place de la Croix de Ville.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, turn right onto Quai de la Petite Chambre, walk along the right-hand side of the old fish market in Le Croisic, ignore the bridge and you will soon reach a roundabout.

(1) Continue to the right along Quai du Port Ciguet, then follow Quai du Lénigo and, at the next roundabout, head towards Place d’Armes. Cross the car park (public toilets), head towards the statue of Hervé Rielle and take the path along the Estacade du Croisic. At the end, head straight ahead, climb up to Mont Lénigo and enjoy the panoramic view. Then visit Place du Sous-Lieutenant Marcel Thoby and head towards Allée Jacques Guilleux on the right. 

(2) Follow this path for a few metres along the shore, then pass by the base of the Avé Marie Stella statue. Cross the car park and walk along Avenue de Saint-Goustan on your left. Then turn right onto Chemin de Kergroaz and continue along Avenue de Saint-Goustan once more until you reach the car park at Plage Saint-Goustan.

(3) Continue along the path that runs along the wild coast of Le Croisic. Pass, in turn, Castouillet Beach (public toilets), the Rocher de l’Ours, the Menhir de la Pierre Longue, the Moulin de Bauvran, the “À ma Fille” Calvary, and reach, immediately afterwards, Jumel Bay.

(4) Cross Avenue de la Pierre Longue and enter Penn-Avel Park at the corner of Rue Kervenel. Cross the park by taking a wide left-hand bend, then turn right to exit at a roundabout near the water tower.

(5) Note the Alice Milliat complex on your right. Continue to the right (Avenue des Moulins) and follow the water tower on your right. At the next roundabout, take the3rd exit and reach the end of Avenue des Moulins.

(6) Cross the junction and turn right onto Avenue du Docteur Laennec, heading towards the town centre. Continue straight on until you reach the church. At the corner, first turn right then left and continue along Place Donatien Lèpre. Cross the square and head for the roundabout at Quai du Port Ciguet.

(1) Turn right and head back to Place de la Croix de Ville via the same route as on the way there (S/E). 

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 13 ft - Place de la Croix de Ville - Gare de Le Croisic
  2. 1 : mi 0.23 - alt. 13 ft - Quai du Port Ciguet
  3. 2 : mi 0.74 - alt. 13 ft - Allée Jacques Guilleux - Océarium du Croisic
  4. 3 : mi 1.39 - alt. 13 ft - Saint-Goustan Beach
  5. 4 : mi 4.17 - alt. 20 ft - Penn-Avel Park
  6. 5 : mi 4.58 - alt. 43 ft - Roundabout, near the water tower
  7. 6 : mi 4.77 - alt. 33 ft - Avenue du Docteur Laennec
  8. S/E : mi 5.36 - alt. 13 ft - Place de la Croix de Ville

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Catherine Reisser
Catherine Reisser

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy-to-follow route
A great way to explore Le Croisic whilst venturing a little way from the town centre

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Rozenn22
Rozenn22

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route, easy to follow. Thank you!

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User 16555866

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I got lost in Penn-Avel Park because I took the wrong exit. After finding the water tower, I couldn't find any street signs. Unfortunately, street names are increasingly not being displayed. I found my way back by asking a few passers-by.
Apart from that, it was a beautiful hike. The weather was partly cloudy and partly sunny, with lots of wind. The people I met were, in my opinion, more walkers than hikers.
A quick thought: why is it called the Wild Coast? This coast is only half wild, as it is lined with a road and houses. Visorando has nothing to do with it, of course.

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FC44
FC44

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that takes two hours, with no particular difficulties.

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User 5383186

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A route done in winter with wind, which prepared us well for New Year's Eve.
Description not used.

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Cat38121
Cat38121

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant morning walk in the fresh air, a lovely route along the coast.
The perfect length for exploring this beautiful area. An enjoyable route with no difficulties.
Thank you for this suggestion

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