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France
Pays de la Loire
Saint-Nazaire
Pornic

Serpent of the Ocean – Carrelets de La Grande Ville loop from Pornic

Routes
France
Pays de la Loire
Saint-Nazaire
Pornic

Serpent of the Ocean – Carrelets de La Grande Ville loop from Pornic

Moderate

5.0

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Serpent of the Ocean – Carrelets de La Grande Ville loop from Pornic

04:50

78.9km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 km

Menhir de la Souchais

Archaeological Site

2

25.7 km

Serpent of the Ocean

Highlight • Beach

This 130-meter-long beast with its 135 steel vertebrae is an outdoor work of art created by Chinese artist Huang Yong Ping as part of the Estuaire contemporary exhibition. It appears with the rhythm of the tides.

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3

26.1 km

Saint-Nazaire Bridge

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The longest bridge in France! And who, in reality, has never been baptized 😁. My cycle lane is rolling and wide enough, but, be careful, the danger comes mainly from …

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4

26.4 km

The Saint-Nazaire Bridge (French: Pont de Saint-Nazaire) is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the River Loire between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Brevin-les-Pins on the west coast of France. The bridge is located at …

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27.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

28.4 km

Carrelets de La Grande Ville

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La Grande Ville is a hamlet of Saint-Brevin along the Loire estuary, with a long beach characterized by the traditional fishing piers extending far into the water. Here a parking …

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7

29.4 km

Fishermen's huts

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Here are a large number of these "fishermen's huts". During high tide, plaice and shrimp are fished here.

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8

30.0 km

Canal Along the Loire Estuary

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Very practical cycle route with a view of the estuary

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9

53.4 km

Chapelle Saint-Vital

Highlight • Religious Site

This charming chapel, nestled in lush countryside, makes an intriguing backdrop to your itinerary and a welcome excuse to take a break and use the nearby picnic tables.

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10

73.9 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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78.3 km

Canal de la Haute Perche

Lake

B

78.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

25.1 km

7.25 km

5.46 km

3.82 km

273 m

185 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

24.0 km

13.7 km

13.4 km

775 m

< 100 m

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Monday 1 June

20°C

15°C

77 %

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