Port and Brochets Tidal Creek – Port du Bec loop from Machecoul

Port and Brochets Tidal Creek – Port du Bec loop from Machecoul

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Port and Brochets Tidal Creek – Port du Bec loop from Machecoul

07:30

138km

430m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Train Station

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24.2 km

Port and Brochets Tidal Creek

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Interesting fishermen's cottages - plaice and shrimp are caught here.

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27.8 km

Port des Champs

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Small fishing boat harbor on the west side of the bridge/lock. The road on the right bank of the canal is paved. A compact gravel track follows the left bank of the canal.

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33.8 km

Port du Bec

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This small port, classified and protected since 1942, is located at the mouth of the Dain river. It is one of the most important oyster ports in Bouin.

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37.8 km

Trail Along the Salt Marshes and Fishing Cabins

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This trail winds along a network of salt marshes, offering a rocky route. Expect a mix of dirt roads and boardwalks, with occasional glimpses of herons and other waterfowl. As …

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39.0 km

Étier des Champs

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Lovely trail detours briefly inlands along the Champs estuary, lined with recreational and small fishing boats

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52.1 km

Vélocéan

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Parallel to the Vélodysée route, the Vélacé connects the towns on the Loire-Atlantique coast, from Mesquer in the north to Bourgneuf-en-Retz in the south. Superb panoramas are available along the …

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96.2 km

Viewpoint

98.0 km

The Great Elephant – Les Machines de l'Île

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If you like the world of Jules Verne then you will love this theme park. In this art project, the ideas of Jules Verne and da Vinci are merged on the site of the former shipyards of Nantes.

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101 km

Trentemoult, a former fishing village

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If possible, put your bikes down and take one of the little lanes between two restaurants. There, you will really discover Trentemoult, a charming village with its narrow streets and …

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