The Sables Rouges Route in Port-Saint-Père

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A walk along well-maintained paths, through vineyards, woodland and along the banks of the Acheneau. The start point is at a place called Le Fief Saint-Mars in Port-Saint-Père. This route can be combined with the one entitled“Le chemin des grands échassiers au départ de Port Hamoneau”, which adds a further 8 km from (4).

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.14 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 66 ft
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    Descent: - 66 ft
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    Highest point: 92 ft
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    Lowest point: 7 ft
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Port Hamoneau

Description of the walk

Park in the small car park alongside the D64 at Fief Saint-Mars.

(S/E) Head north-east towards Fief Saint-Mars.

(1) Cross a small road and continue straight on towards the Croix Bouchère. A few dozen metres before the cross, turn left and head for a four-way junction at Les Millots.

(2) Turn left towards Les Sables Rouges.

(3) Cross the road and carry on straight ahead, skirting Les Sables Rouges. After about 500 metres, turn left onto Rue du Grand Pesle. Carry on straight ahead all the way to Port Hamoneau on the banks of the Acheneau.

(4) Head left towards the south-east, in the direction of Les Gondornières. Keep heading in the same general direction along the path, which first turns left then right before reaching the hamlet.

(5) At Les Gondornières, turn left, then, after 100 metres, turn right onto the path that crosses the high-voltage power line.

(6) At La Grande Vigne, turn left to rejoin the D64 and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 72 ft - Fief Saint-Mars, car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.5 - alt. 89 ft - Crossing the road
  3. 2 : mi 1.62 - alt. 79 ft - Les Millots
  4. 3 : mi 2.04 - alt. 59 ft - Crossing the road
  5. 4 : mi 2.87 - alt. 10 ft - Port Hamoneau - Acheneau - Canal de Buzay
  6. 5 : mi 3.55 - alt. 75 ft - Les Gondornières
  7. 6 : mi 4.01 - alt. 79 ft - La Grande Vigne
  8. S/E : mi 4.14 - alt. 72 ft - Fief Saint-Mars, car park

Notes

(4) You can stop for a break in the shade of the tall trees by the banks of the Acheneau. Benches and tables are available for your use.

From here, you can also set off on ‘The Great Wading Birds Trail from Port Hamoneau’, an additional 8 km route.

Reviews and comments

3.8 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.3 / 5
Tortue56
Tortue56

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A walk where you need to be observant – look out for birds, cows and even a stork’s nest on a pylon. Don’t forget your binoculars, and you’re in for a real treat!
I didn’t come across anyone – it was very hot – but if you’ve got a dog, that’s no problem at all.

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Tortue56
Tortue56
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I really enjoyed the wilder part at the end of the walk
I didn’t come across anyone at all – which is great if you’ve got a dog

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marine4456
marine4456

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through vineyards and woodland.
We did it with our dog and it was brilliant: he was able to run free for most of the route (only two sections on the road).
In autumn, some sections were very muddy and the colours weren’t at their best; there weren’t any magnificent views either. But my dog had a brilliant time – that’s what matters most!

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JPBellocq
JPBellocq

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Mainly paths under the trees. Very pleasant, apart from the last kilometre on a road between houses.
You can combine this with the ‘Great Waders’ route in Port Saint-Père, starting from Port Hamoneau.

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