A short circular loop at Pointe de Saint-Gildas

The Pointe de Saint Gildas offers an exceptional view over Bourgneuf Bay and the Loire Estuary, and is one of the most visited sites in the Pays de Retz. It is a strategic location, as evidenced by the blockhouses which, during the Second World War, helped to defend the Saint-Nazaire submarine base.

Details

n°2853252

Creation:
02 Jan 2020

Last update:
07 Jan 2020

Last review:
13 Oct 2023

Activity: Walking
Distance: 2.46 mi
Average duration: 1h 10
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 49 ft
Descent: - 49 ft
Highest point: 69 ft
Lowest point: 13 ft

Country: France
City: Préfailles (44770)
Start/End: N 47.135284° / W 2.245688°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1123OT
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park near the sea wall, to the north of the headland.

(S/E) From the car park, take the^GR®8(red and white markings) with your back to the sea wall (south-west).

(1) Cross the end of Rue de l’Anse du Sud and continue on to the Eléovic campsite.

(2) Turn left, go past the roundabout by the monument and turn left again until you reach the next junction. Turn right onto Rue de la Noé Gast.

(3) Cross the D313 with care (there is no pedestrian crossing) and continue straight ahead along Rue de la Noé Gast. Carry on straight ahead to join the^GR®8.

(4) Turn left and walk along the beach to reach the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 20 ft - Car park - Pointe de Saint-Gildas
1 : mi 0.7 - alt. 26 ft - Rue de l’Anse du Sud
2 : mi 1.21 - alt. 62 ft - Campsite
3 : mi 1.59 - alt. 56 ft - D313 road
4 : mi 1.86 - alt. 20 ft - Junction °°GR®°°8
S/E : mi 2.45 - alt. 20 ft - Car park - Pointe de Saint-Gildas

Notes

Public toilets at the start, in the car park.
A family walk.

Worth a visit

Panoramic view of Saint-Nazaire and the Loire estuary
You can visit the semaphore station.
Admire the spectacle of the waves in rough weather, whilst staying well on the^GR®8.
At the southern cove: surfers.
You can walk along the sea wall, weather permitting.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5

Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5

Route interest
4.7 / 5

Joël Aumaille

13 Oct 2023 at 10:44 7200

Thank you all

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kikoo71

09 Oct 2023 at 08:40 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk. Just what we needed!

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stjo

21 Jun 2021 at 22:41 7200

I did more or less the same route in mid-June, and if I may say so, it’s a real shame to publish an account of such a walk without illustrating it with at least a few photos. The scenery at Pointe Saint-Gildas certainly deserves to be showcased, to make readers want to make the trip to see it for themselves.
Kind regards.
stjo

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GabyLiam

08 Jun 2020 at 12:06 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for this lovely route.
It’s a walk you can do as a family, with sea views for much of the route.
The signposting is clear.
We’re very pleased!

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poixblanc jean marie

27 Jan 2020 at 15:30 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello, I’ve got a few hikes saved up that I’m keeping on hold for the spring – they’re really interesting and I’m keeping them up my sleeve. Thanks for all the details you’ve provided. See you soon, Marie!!!

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