• Penestin
  • Guerande
  • La Turballe
  • Marais salants de Guérande
  • Homme ramassant du sel dans un marais salant
  • Petit port du Croisic
Penestin
Guérande

Hiking on the Guérande peninsula

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Loire-Atlantique / Guérande
  • Age
    From 10 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    85.92 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

Discover the beautiful coasts of Brittany on foot! From the Vilaine to the Loire rivers , you'll follow the Atlantic coast along the GR34 long-distance footpath, then cross the salt marshes of the Guérande peninsula. During your journey, you'll discover a wide variety of landscapes , from the fine sandy beach of La Mine d'Or in Pénestin to the vast beach of La Baule , passing through the charming little coastal village of Piriac-sur-Mer . With much of the route following coastal paths and little elevation gain, this easily accessible hike allows you to enjoy this beautiful region of France, both on foot and in the water if you fancy a swim!

The highlights

  • The discovery of the famous salt marshes of Guérande
  • The charm of the village of Piriac and the sardine port of La Turballe
  • Small, ideally located hotels
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Photos

Penestin
Guerande
La Turballe
Marais salants de Guérande
Homme ramassant du sel dans un marais salant
Petit port du Croisic

Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 5h30
  • Average distance/day: 19 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 111 m
  • Average daily descent: 113 m

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7

  • Arrival in Quimiac

    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Ideally located in the heart of the Mès marshes, the second salt marsh basin and opening onto the Atlantic Ocean through its headlands and beaches, Mesquer-Quimiac is a resort where life is good.

    Overnight stay in a 2-star hotel in Quimiac

    Day 1

Note

The program was established based on the latest information available at the time of its preparation; unforeseen circumstances are always possible and situations beyond our control may alter its course.

Accommodation

Access

Departure
Quimiac
Day 1
End of stay
Hôtel Du Pouliguen
Day 7 - 10h00
Return: TGV La Baule Escoublac Paris Montparnasse.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de La Baule Escoublac
Outbound: TGV Paris Montparnasse La Baule Escoublac then bus to Quimiac (change at Guérande).
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay Find out about parking options nearby
By car: From Paris: Motorway (A11) to Nantes and N165 to La Roche Bernard, then follow signs for Quimiac. Parking: You can leave your car for free in a public car park in front of the accommodation in Quimiac. On your return, to pick up your car in Quimiac: take the bus from La Baule Escoublac station, then bus no. 1 to Guérande (Athanor terminus), then bus no. 9 to Quimiac (Tourist Office). The accommodation is 250m away.

Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation for 6 nights in a room for 2 people
  2. Breakfasts from Day 2 to Day 7
  3. Luggage transfers (13 kg max. and one per person)
  4. A digital roadbook (with GPS included)
  5. 24/7 telephone support

The price does not include

  1. The journey to Quimiac and the return from Le Pouliguen
  2. Lunches, dinners and drinks
  3. The travel pouch (extra charge)
  4. The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Travel pouch : CHF32.02 / reservation
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (

For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

In addition, we advise you to bring a pouch to wear around your neck or on your belt for your passport and/or identity card, your driving licence, your vaccination record, your European health insurance card, your travel insurance leaflet, your currency, your credit card and your personal papers.
Equipment

Equipment to bring

  1. Hiking boots with non-slip and relatively rigid soles, such as "Vibram" type
  2. Lightweight shoes (tennis shoes or sandals)
  3. Medium-sized plastic container with cutlery
  4. Walking sticks (optional).
  5. Toiletry bag,
  6. Bath towel,
  7. Pair of sunglasses
  8. Sunscreen cream (face and lips),
  9. Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
  10. A water bottle with a minimum capacity of 1.5 liters, lightweight and insulated.
  11. Pocket knife, preferably a multi-purpose one

Clothing to bring

  1. Underwear made from fine technical fibers
  2. Hiking pants
  3. Shorts
  4. Fleece jackets
  5. T-shirts (technical preferred),
  6. Rain poncho or Gore-tex type waterproof jacket
  7. Hat,
  8. Pair of gloves and hat
  9. Swimsuit and bath towel.


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