Coastal path at Le Pouliguen

A beautiful section ofthe GR®®34on the Côte Sauvage in Le Pouliguen. Rocks, caves and small coves.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 41 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 41 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 14 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Le Pouliguen (44510)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.263702° / W 2.448745°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1023OT
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Description of the walk

From Le Pouliguen towards Batz-sur-Mer via the Boulevard de l'Atlantique, when the boulevard reaches the coast, at the intersection with Boulevard des Korrigans, park in the car park on the right-hand side of the road.
Red and whiteGR®®34markings

(S/E) Cross the Boulevard de l'Atlantique to reach the coastal path and follow it to the left. It runs alongside the Boulevard des Korrigans. Shortly afterwards, you will pass the Grotte des Korrigans: there is a staircase leading down to it, which you can use on the way there or back, depending on the tide. Continue along the coastal path, still between the ocean and Boulevard des Korrigans, which further on becomes Boulevard des Marsouins. There are numerous small coves along this very rocky coastline. It is sometimes possible to go down to them, but rarely to go from one beach to another.

(1) Here, you can descend to a small beach via a staircase extended by a path carved into the rock and continue between the rocks to climb back up further on. Then pass Pointe de la Pierre Plate and continue.

(2) TheGR®®34leaves the coast and turns left. Follow it as the path soon joins the road. This short section crosses Pointe de Penchâteau and offers a glimpse of La Baule Bay on the other side, which is a world away from the Côte Sauvage.

(3) Return to the car park (S/E) by following the same route you took on the way there.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 12 m - Boulevards de l'Atlantique x des Korrigans - Grotte des Korrigans (Le Pouliguen)
  2. 1 : km 1.4 - alt. 9 m - Part of the route can be done on the beach.
  3. 2 : km 2.68 - alt. 13 m - Off-coast section
  4. 3 : km 3.29 - alt. 3 m - View of La Baule Bay
  5. S/E : km 6.54 - alt. 12 m - Boulevards de l'Atlantique x des Korrigans

Notes

Easy hike, comfortable shoes are sufficient.

Worth a visit

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Information panel about the birds that frequent this part of the Côte Sauvage.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
ffrantz
ffrantz

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, very easy walk. We did it with our 4½-year-old daughter. Don't hesitate to go down the steps at each cove to enjoy all the views.
All along the route, you can admire the wild coastline on one side and beautiful houses on the other.
Bicycles and pedestrians are well separated, so it's safe.

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Nycko 56
Nycko 56

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Really nice in good weather

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epiluc91
epiluc91

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy walk to discover this wild coastline and beautiful houses inland.

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