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SENTIER DES DOUANIERS

Great hiking in Saint-Nazaire
11.0 km
One-way
Walking/pedestrian
3h
Medium

  • In Saint-Nazaire, the Chemin des douaniers, or coastal path, offers magnificent views and an unsuspected walk between Saint-Nazaire and Pornichet.

  • Along the way, you'll come across a number of fishing huts, typical of the Atlantic coast and the stuff of many a walker's dreams!

    This "balcony overlooking the sea" is pure enchantment, with its scents of resin and broom, its immense maritime pines and holm oaks adding a Mediterranean touch.

    Although the official starting point for the GR®34 is the bridge at Saint-Nazaire, near the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyards, it can be set off from a number of places, including Place du Commando...
    Along the way, you'll come across a number of fishing huts, typical of the Atlantic coast and the stuff of many a walker's dreams!

    This "balcony overlooking the sea" is pure enchantment, with its scents of resin and broom, its immense maritime pines and holm oaks adding a Mediterranean touch.

    Although the official starting point for the GR®34 is the bridge at Saint-Nazaire, near the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyards, it can be set off from a number of places, including Place du Commando in Saint-Nazaire, from the beach at Villes Martin or near the beach at Kerlédé.

    The walk from Place du Commando to Sainte-Marguerite beach in Pornichet takes around 3 hours. If you're less sporty, you can also stop at Monsieur Hulot beach and take the U3 or U2 bus to Saint-Nazaire town centre (about an hour and a half's walk and a 15-minute bus ride back).

    The gradient can be quite steep at times, and there are a few steps along the way. Make sure you wear suitable clothing and good shoes, and why not bring your swimming costume? The route is very shady, and you can even take a dip between two sections!