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La Bernerie-En-Retz

Pornic Castle – Gourmalon Cliff loop from La Bernerie-en-Retz

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Pays de la Loire

La Bernerie-En-Retz

Pornic Castle – Gourmalon Cliff loop from La Bernerie-en-Retz

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Pornic Castle – Gourmalon Cliff loop from La Bernerie-en-Retz

02:04

33.3km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.9 km for 90 m

After 25.2 km for 156 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

9.35 km

Haute Perche Canal

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The Haute Perche Canal is actually a river that flows into the ocean at the port of Pornic. The promenade is well-maintained and very pleasant. It's easy to explore on foot or by bike.
Many hikers on weekends.

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2

14.4 km

Big Rock Lake

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Beautiful 45 hectare pond separated into three parts by dikes.

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3

22.6 km

Pornic Castle

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You can also take beautiful photos of the castle from the opposite bank on the ledge.

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4

22.9 km

Pornic fishing port

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Small harbor, still very well used by small active fishing boats.

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24.1 km

Gourmalon Cliff

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Road that runs along the coast of the Pointe de Gourmalon

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6

25.3 km

Carrelets on the Gourmalon Corniche

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The opportunity to remember that the name carrelet does not designate the construction on stilts (called a fishery in our region) but the square fishing net that is plunged into the water.

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29.0 km

Old mill at Le Clion-sur-Mer - Pornic

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Preserved tower of an old mill in rue du Meunier de Clion, not far from Pornic

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30.4 km

Boutinardière Beach

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A large sandy cove protected by cliffs and known for its large rocks and in-water fisheries. A staircase leads to the coastal path.
As with Crève Coeur Beach, which it …

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33.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

11.4 km

2.42 km

1.88 km

423 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

10.8 km

1.81 km

871 m

200 m

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Sunday 6 September

24°C

18°C

46 %

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