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Port-Saint-Père walks
The Great Wading Bird Trail starting from Port Hamoneau
Visorando Member
5.08 mi
+49 ft
-52 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Port-Saint-Père (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike starts at Port Hamoneau in Brains on the banks of the Acheneau, then crosses the Marais du Cheval and the Marais de la Guerche.
Route des Marais de Grand-Lieu to Saint-Mars-de-Coutais
4.68 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Mars-de-Coutais (Loire-Atlantique)
During this walk, you’ll pass meadows, vineyards and forests lined with pollarded trees. Halfway along the route, you’ll pass through Bois Joli, which certainly lives up to its name. The icing on the cake is the finale in the marshes, on the edge of Lac de Grand-Lieu. Wildlife, flora and landscapes to discover: a complete change of scenery is guaranteed.
Depending on the season, you’ll walk along sandy paths lined with ditches and meadows grazed by cattle in summer and much loved by birds all year round.
La Montagne and La Roche Ballue with return via Bois du Brossais
5.81 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Montagne (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant, mostly shaded walk. Depending on the season, especially the vegetation, the Roche Ballue viewpoints offer beautiful panoramic views.
The Hermitage of Saint-Hermeland and the Château du Pé, walking along the Île Pivin
6.92 mi
+138 ft
-144 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Montagne (Loire-Atlantique)
Explore the Hermitage of Saint-Hermeland and the Château de Pé whilst strolling along the banks of the Loire.
The tour of the Canal de la Martinière to Le Pellerin
4.56 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Pellerin (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant walk along the Canal de la Martinière.
Couëron West: between town and countryside
5.67 mi
+85 ft
-82 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Couëron (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting from the Couëron velodrome, this route begins in the old quarter of Bourg d’Aval and then follows the green corridor through the new neighbourhoods in the west-central part of the town. After an optional circular route through the countryside, it returns towards the Port-Launay neighbourhood near the Couëron–Le Pellerin ferry and then rejoins its starting point.
It is possible to shorten the route to a 6 km route.
From La Roche Ballue to La Matrasserie, starting from La Mothe
4.60 mi
+197 ft
-190 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bouguenais (Loire-Atlantique)
Circular route passing by the site of the old Roche Ballue quarry and the village of La Matrasserie, starting from La Mothe.
From the village of Couëron to Lake Beaulieu and then to the Loire
5.90 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Couëron (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting at the town hall square in Couëron, this circuit quickly leaves the village to reach Lake Beaulieu, offering some beautiful views of the town. After circling the lake and perhaps observing a few birds, it ends along the Loire, which you reach via footpaths. Here you will find Jean-Luc Courcoult's "La maison dans la Loire" (The House in the Loire) and the "Tour à Plomb" (Plumb Tower).
Suitable for all seasons, this route is particularly pleasant in the low winter light.
The La Roche Ballue stretch of water starting from Basse-Indre
5.13 mi
+282 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Indre (Loire-Atlantique) (Loire-Atlantique)
Enjoy a short crossing of the Loire by ferry to reach, partly through the woods, the site of La Roche Ballue, a former quarry converted into a leisure centre.Please note that free access to the leisure centre is only available outside the summer season, from September to mid-June.
From the Basse Indre ferry to the Pont Pierre quarry
7.24 mi
+243 ft
-217 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Indre (Loire-Atlantique) (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely walk that starts by following the banks of the Loire, passing through the Tougas hills, then through the Tougas Marshes, before reaching the lake in the former Pont Pierre quarry.
Audubon Marsh Circular: Arche du Dareau - Etang-Bernard
6.12 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Couëron (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike covers part of the Marais Audubon, a wetland that is part of the estuarine marshes. This area is a sanctuary for many species of birds, including storks, herons, egrets, ducks, harriers... An area of extensive cattle farming, it is also home to other less desirable species, such as nutria.
This circular route of about 10km runs almost exclusively along roads – some of which are flood-prone – but with very little traffic.
The Templars’ Route in Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons
9.69 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk will take you through a rural landscape of vast fields and meadows, surrounded by beautiful hedgerows. Lovely paths lined with oak, ash or willow trees will lead you from hamlet to hamlet. Here and there, majestic wind turbines will remind you that you’re in the wind. Make the most of it.
Bouguenais, its valley, its banks of the Loire, its picturesque villages
7.44 mi
+187 ft
-167 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Bouguenais (Loire-Atlantique)
Discover unspoilt nature south of the Nantes conurbation. A circuit that winds along a stream and the Loire, through marshes and over the heights of the Roche Ballue quarry. You will discover Nantes and its conurbation. You will pass through picturesque little villages in unspoilt countryside.
Route des Villages de Saint-Herblain
4.56 mi
+207 ft
-223 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Herblain (Loire-Atlantique)
A short walk to discover two sides of Saint-Herblain: the rural side, with its meadows, fields, woods and sunken lanes, and the urban side, with its hamlets, flower-filled gardens and connecting paths. Depending on the season, wild or domestic animals will accompany you amidst rich and sometimes lush vegetation. You’ll feel a world away from the big city.
Quai des Romains in Pont Saint-Martin
6.75 mi
+36 ft
-33 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Loire-Atlantique
This circuit follows the Ognon, which feeds into the Lac de Grand Lieu, located a few kilometres to the west. You can find more information on the Pont Saint-Martin hiking website.
The Étang-Bernard trail in Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc
5.89 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a lovely walk starting along the railway line and continuing through the countryside until you reach a marshy area near L'Étang-Bernard. The return journey is again along the railway line. You will enjoy a wide variety of paths and landscapes.
Circular route between Sillon and Marais in Saint-Etienne-de-Montluc
8.23 mi
+331 ft
-348 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike takes place mainly on roads, but these are fairly quiet to very quiet. It follows sections ofthe GR®3and a few farm tracks. The hike offers some clear views from the heights of the Sillon de Bretagne (you can even see the Loire). There are also some interesting buildings to see along the way...
Machecoul Forest from Saint-Même-le-Tenu
6.50 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Même-le-Tenu (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike allows you to discover the Machecoul forest with its characteristic flora and rich forest birdlife, not to mention numerous rare or endangered insects.
Jaguère and the banks of the Loire
4.42 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bouguenais (Loire-Atlantique)
This pleasant walk starts from the Yves Laurent promenade, runs along the Loire and passes through a small, pleasant park with a pond (Clos Saint-Julien).
From La Chézine to Le Cens via Bongarand
Association / Club / Walk leader11.42 mi
+410 ft
-384 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
The tour of the commune of Sautron, starting from the Chézine Valley, will take you to the Cens Valley, via theGR®3and the Bongarand chapel (halfway along the route, ideal for a break). You will cross several fords.
Circular route for four parks in Saint-Herblain
7.54 mi
+249 ft
-240 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Herblain (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike starts in a neighbourhood with tall buildings and takes you to Val de Chézine Park. A path along the Chézine river will take you to Gournerie Park, where you can see a castle and beautiful ponds. On the way back, you will follow the Chézine river again for a few kilometres. You will make a short detour via Parc des Quatre Vents and then reach Parc de la Bégraisière. The hike ends back at Parc du Val de Chézine.
Reilly Circular - La Distais
3.76 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
A short, easy walk along tree-lined tracks suitable for vehicles.
Moderator’s note: route modification on , see the description and reviews as of 02/11/2021
The Fresnay Marsh
4.34 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Fresnay-en-Retz (Loire-Atlantique)
Until the 10th century, the sea bordered the village of Fresnay, then gradually receded, leaving behind a marsh that you can explore on this walk.
Les Hauts du Treil
5.08 mi
+62 ft
-59 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Machecoul (Loire-Atlantique)
Passing through charming villages and pretty little hamlets, you will also walk alongside the Grand Étang, which has been developed for leisure and fishing, as well as market gardens where lamb's lettuce is grown in such large quantities that Machecoul-Saint-Même is one of the leading producers in Europe.
Gadwall ducks, mallards and swans await you on this hike, which will take you to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Machecoul-Saint-Même.
Sautron and the Cens
5.84 mi
+213 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely little route along the Cens and through the countryside around Sautron.
Chapel and manor houses around Sautron
9.33 mi
+249 ft
-266 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting from the chapel of Bongarant, a treasure of Sautron’s heritage, a route that winds through the countryside and reveals the riches of the parish.
Bon Garand to La Haymionière loop
8.20 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike starts and ends at the Bon Garand Chapel in the commune of Sautron but mainly takes place in the commune of Vigneux. It alternates between farm tracks in the countryside and wooded passages, and passes through several typical hamlets with some very beautiful buildings.
Orvault - Petit Chantilly, Odyssée, Bugallière, La Forêt, Cens Valley
7.75 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Orvault (Loire-Atlantique)
An urban and rural walk that passes through neighbourhoods that are very different from one another and ends with a climb along the Cens.
Les Hauts d'Orvault
8.30 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orvault (Loire-Atlantique)
Hike starting from Orvault church, passing through Le Loret, Château de la Tour, Le Petit Aunay, La Retardière and Beau Soleil.
Route between Logne and Boulogne in Saint-Colomban
7.56 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Colomban (Loire-Atlantique)
A walk to explore the Saint-Colomban region between La Boulogne on one side and La Logne on the other. You’ll pass through a succession of paths—some wide, some narrow; some bright, some shady; some straight, some winding. You’ll pass through charming hamlets where the variety of houses will delight you. Not to mention the beauty of the landscapes, made up of fields, meadows, hedgerows and forests. A real treat in store.