Tour of Pornic

A short walk to explore Pornic from the golf club.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.37 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 35 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 35 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 38 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Leave the golf club on your right, turn right at the roundabout and then head down towards the sea via Avenue Scalby Newby to reach the first crossroads.

(1) Continue straight ahead on this avenue, passing a roundabout: you will see the Tumulus des Mousseaux on your left. Continue along Rue Guynemer until you reach Noëveillard beach.

(2) At the beach, turn left, then right to pass by the lighthouse, then take the path on the left that runs along the marina.

(3) Continue along this path, which runs alongside the entrance to the historic port of Pornic

(4) Continue on to discover the castle and follow the path that goes around it on wooden walkways. You will arrive at La Fraiseraie, a must-visit ice cream parlour.
Continue your stroll along the quays and discover the restaurants and shops on one side and the boats and old rigging on the other.

(5) When you reach the bridge, turn left onto Rue du Maréchal Foch with its shops, then left again to reach the church. Follow Rue Georges Clémenceau to the right of the church, going up Rue des Halles towards the market halls (market on Thursday and Sunday mornings).

(6). Continue along Rue Neuve towards the pottery factory (signposted). Be sure to take a look inside, as it produces local goods.

(6) To finish this tour, continue along Rue de la Faëncerie and follow the shaded path, Chemin de Cracault, in front of you (or on your left as you leave the shop), cross Rue Jean Mermoz and take Chemin des Garennes opposite. At the end, you will reach Avenue Scalby Newby.

(1) Go up to the right and turn left at the roundabout to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 37 m - Golf Club
  2. 1 : km 0.5 - alt. 36 m - Chemin des Garennes crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.51 - alt. 9 m - On the left, at the beach
  4. 3 : km 2.38 - alt. 6 m - Entrance to the historic port
  5. 4 : km 2.66 - alt. 5 m - Castle
  6. 5 : km 3.31 - alt. 5 m - Bridge
  7. 6 : km 3.96 - alt. 13 m - Church
  8. S/E : km 5.37 - alt. 37 m - Golf Club

Notes

No special equipment required. The walk starts at the golf club, where parking is available.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
BLANCHARD ERIC
BLANCHARD ERIC

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

VERY GOOD

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Olmes
Olmes

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We enjoyed this route even though we did it backwards, which was a slight negative point, and this has already been mentioned by other people: it was very wet behind the golf course. I already answered this questionnaire some time ago.

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DaDoRando14
DaDoRando14

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A well-planned little urban stroll.

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randoSéné
randoSéné

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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cherisy
cherisy
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello
Nothing to say about this short route
I have a comment to make about the hike between Entre and Beauce, in the commune of Nogent-sur-Eure, which I did in October 2021.
At point No. 3, at the old level crossing, we turned left and found that it was impossible to continue, as there was no path, only a cornfield.
We met someone who explained that this was an agreement between the farmer and the municipality.
To be continued.

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MIMOSA2
MIMOSA2

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Satisfied with the proposed route:

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Soizig87
Soizig87

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

hike taken at the end of the tourist season (back-to-school week) with lots of people in the streets of Pornic; slightly fewer as you move away from the centre. The coastal path offers superb views.
I had a little trouble finding the main entrance to the golf course (starting point), which was poorly signposted by the town.

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MarionGtn
MarionGtn

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A route that allows you to discover Pornic

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Armor78
Armor78

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route for exploring Pornic. Thank you

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Feufeu
Feufeu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Clear and precise description in the written explanations. The map is also accurate, although not absolutely necessary for this hike.
There are quite a few people at the Pornic port, and it's easy to see why.
A very pleasant little port where you can grab a bite to eat before continuing your hike.

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cosme anne marie
cosme anne marie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk to discover Pornic from the town and countryside side

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EFM1603ALL
EFM1603ALL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a lovely walk by the sea and through the streets of Pornic, taken on a Sunday, which allowed us to enjoy the market.

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