In the footsteps of Cadoudal in Locoal-Mendon

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A magnificent bucolic walk in the Ria d'Étel, on the Locoal peninsula. It is also a historic site from the War in the Vendée, known for being the hideout of the Chouan Cadoudal. This walk is also very suitable for children.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.21 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 7 m
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    Descent: - 8 m
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    Highest point: 11 m
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    Lowest point: 2 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Locoal-Mendon (56550)
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    Start/End: N 47.696843° / W 3.158814°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0820SB, 0821OT
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Photos

The peninsula
The Ria d'Etel
The Cadoudal cache
The old oak tree

Description of the walk

Start at the small car park on the right, heading west.

(S/E) Take the path marked Chemin de Cadoudal (OSM background) heading north-west. Turn left near the hamlet of La Forest.

(1) The Cadoudal cache is on the left side of the path. Continue west.

(2) At Beg Lannec, there is an unobstructed view of the Ria d'Étel and the oyster beds. Continue along the edge of the ria.

(3) Follow the path between the pine forest and the beaches until you reach a road. Turn left onto this road to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 6 m - Cadoudal cache
  3. 2 : km 0.91 - alt. 3 m - Oyster beds
  4. 3 : km 1.44 - alt. 2 m - Beaches
  5. S/E : km 2.2 - alt. 3 m - Car park

Notes

This magnificent walk takes you around the peninsula. It is not difficult and does not require any special equipment.

Worth a visit

After the low walls that line the path at the beginning, there is a large, old, historic oak tree.
The "Cadoudal cache" is a slope with a hole built of cut stone marking the entrance.
The Ria d'Étel, its birds...

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
dragon fougueux
dragon fougueux

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pretty circular with sea views and easy access. Very pleasant but muddy and quite flooded for a few metres during rainy periods. This does not detract from what is a very beautiful walk. Thank you to whoever detailed it.

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valocheraptor
valocheraptor

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great walk, very easy.

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philippe nostang
philippe nostang

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very easy, a good size for doing with children. Beautiful views, peaceful.
Not to be done when it is raining or has rained.

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coumoul christine
coumoul christine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, a pleasant little walk except on days with high tides and heavy rain... with its car park and picnic table and bench.

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JMC35
JMC35
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A parish-specific to Brittany, very peaceful little walk. Please note: the path is marked "closed due to rockfall", but the (small) affected area has been cleared without any issues.

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the_dax
the_dax

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely moment passing through various landscapes
Peace and quiet, expanses of water, sand, oysters and forests

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User 15438414

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant hike suitable for all levels

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domirebi
domirebi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

More of a stroll than a hike, but superb, without any difficulties and well marked, ideal for an impromptu outing.

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Pierre-Émile Hutin
Pierre-Émile Hutin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Ah! Yes! It's a walk that's well worth the detour. Not only is the setting magnificent, but there's also a historical aspect that evokes palpable emotion. It's easy for everyone and very enjoyable... Something to do again and again!

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Jobinkat
Jobinkat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk between the forest and the Etel estuary. Beautiful scenery.
Worth doing again!

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