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Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu walks
Route between Logne and Boulogne in Saint-Colomban
Visorando Member
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.
The lakes of La Marne
5.01 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Marne (Loire-Atlantique)
The La Marne lakes route will take you on a tour of the leisure area and its ponds, which are ideal for fishing and relaxation. The walk will take you through wooded countryside and fields, allowing you to explore the area around the village.
Redour - Geneston Route
10.06 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Colomban (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely walk through fields and woodland between Geneston and Saint-Colomban. Passes through several hamlets.
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.
Around Corcoué-sur-Logne
7.78 mi
+217 ft
-210 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Corcoué-sur-Logne (Loire-Atlantique)
This route follows part of the Logne and the greenway, before climbing towards La Bénate alongside the Loisillière stream.
Tenu Route
6.77 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mars-de-Coutais (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk will take you through countryside landscapes shaped by nature and the changing seasons. As you follow the River Tenu, you’ll be able to spot the lake’s birds and admire the local flora. If you stop for a break by the water’s edge, you may notice a distinctive feature of this river. It can actually flow in both directions: from south to north towards the Acheneau, or from north to south to join the Breton marshes near Machecoul-Saint-Même.
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.
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.
The Falleron Valley
4.62 mi
+135 ft
-115 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte (Loire-Atlantique)
A peaceful walk awaits you on this route, dotted with typical villages such as La Brosse, La Grivière and L’Épronnière. Winding through the bocage, this route will take you to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the village of Saint-Étienne de Mer Morte. The path will take you across the little stream known as the Blanchardière, and a ford will allow you to cross the Falleron.
The banks of the Boulogne towards La Dorinière and the old village of Rocheservière
2.13 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Rocheservière (Vendée)
Walk along the banks of the River Boulogne in Rocheservière towards La Dorinière.
The Great Wading Bird Trail starting from Port Hamoneau
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.
Roche Ballue via the Chemin des Canotiers from La Montagne
14.40 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bouguenais (Loire-Atlantique)
Circular route heading towards the town of Le Denis, which then follows the Chemin des Canotiers alongside the Bougon, before returning via La Roche Ballue along the Loire. The starting point is the Hyper U car park at La Montagne. I mapped out this route on a mountain bike, but it’s also very pleasant to walk in about 4 hours. This route can be combined with the walk between the Loire and Acheneau to create a 43 km route.
Along the Guerche marsh
3.76 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Brains (Loire-Atlantique)
This route crosses the Guerche marshes and the return route takes you via the Croix du Bignon.
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.
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.
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).
Route of three villages starting from the Garnache communal forest
4.42 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Garnache (Vendée)
This walk is suitable in all seasons. Just one thing to bear in mind for the first four hundred metres: avoid the ruts left by farm machinery on the forest track in wet weather.
Between Vertou and Saint-Fiacre via Portillon
10.77 mi
+492 ft
-489 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vertou (Loire-Atlantique)
A walk along the banks of the Sèvre and through the vineyards. Lovely view of Saint-Fiacre.
Through the woods and vineyards south of Vertou
7.21 mi
+210 ft
-184 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vertou (Loire-Atlantique)
A family hike that crosses villages, forests, woods and vineyards south of Vertou. A circular route starting from the École de l'Enclos, which largely follows the Portillon route.
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