GR®8From Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (Loire-Atlantique) to Sevre Niortaise River (Vendee) |
As you meander through the boundless meadows of the Marais du Nord de la Vendée, a sense of tranquility envelops you. The landscape is a serene tapestry of intersecting estuaries and canals, enhancing the beauty of the place. The coastline, speckled with traditional ports and fisheries, is a testament to the region’s thriving oyster farming industry.You pause, taking a moment to appreciate the diverse bird species soaring above, their presence enriching your experience. Your journey then leads you into the heart of the Notre Dame de Mont National Forest. The cool shade of the trees offers a welcome sanctuary from the sun, while the melodious chirping of birds creates a peaceful symphony. The fresh, earthy scent of the forest fills your nostrils, and the rustling of leaves underfoot adds to the sensory delight. As you forge ahead, the landscape morphs from marshes to dunes, then to a forest, and finally to a rugged rocky coast: the Côte de Lumière. You take a well-deserved break at the bird observatory nestled in the salt marshes, immersing yourself in the observation of local fauna. Your journey culminates at the Corniche Vendéenne. A stunning three-kilometer stretch of rocky granite coastline unfolds before you, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. Nestled between the sea and the rocks, charming 19th-century villas serve as a picturesque reminder of a bygone era.
Distance: 266km, Elevation maximum: 30m, Elevation minimum: 0m, Elevation gain uphill: 528m
IGN Maps: Saint-Nazaire Pnr de Briere - 1022ET. Saint-Nazaire Pornic Cote de Jade - 1123OT. Île-De-Noirmoutier Beauvoir-Sur-Mer Bourneuf-En-Retz Marais Breton - 1125OT. Île d'Yeu Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie Saint-Jean-De-Monts Marais Breton - 1126OT. Les Sables d'Olonne - 1227OT. Saint-Michel-En-L'Herm Anse de l'Aiguillon - 1328E. La Tranche-Sur-Mer L'Aiguillon-Sur-Mer Pnr du Marais Poitevin - 1328OT.
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Nearby paths:
Around Grand-Lieu Lake (Loire-Atlantique)
Around Vie and Yon (Vendee)
Around the Otter trail (Vendee)
GR®3 Loire River trail
GR®34 Customs trail
GR®364 From Poitou to Ocean
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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way (St Gilles), GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.
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