Description
The port of Le Pouliguen originally owes its development to the salt trade. Today it is a thriving pleasure boat marina where you can admire a large range of different vessels. This route will take out to the headland at Penchâteau and along the ‘Côte sauvage’ with its jagged cliffs. Be sure to take the time to venture down to the small sandy coves! From the bay of Le Scall the route will take you as far as the quaint and picturesque village of Batz-sur-Mer, another of the area’s ‘Petite cité de caractère’ nestled between the ocean and the salt marshes.
Marking
Steps
Preparing for Your Cycling Route
- To follow the route easily, download the GPX file and import it into a compatible app or bike computer (Strava, Komoot, Garmin Connect, OpenRunner, etc.).
- You can then follow the route throughout your ride, even without an internet connection, depending on the app or device you are using.
Before Setting Off
- Before you leave, make sure you have the essentials with you: water, a snack, a bag for your rubbish and, if needed, a repair kit. Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended.
- The route combines shared roads, greenways and trails. Adjust your pace to suit your type of bike (road bike, mountain bike or gravel bike) and stay alert to other users.
- Some sections pass through sensitive natural areas. Please stay on designated paths, respect the surroundings and ride carefully throughout the route.
Cycling Through the Salt Marshes
The salt marshes are first and foremost working areas, where vehicles and machinery used for salt harvesting may be operating. Extra care is recommended for less confident cyclists, particularly during the summer salt-harvesting season. Whenever possible, use designated cycle paths for greater safety.