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Pays de la Loire
Saint-Nazaire
Préfailles

Saint-Gildas Point – South Cove loop from Préfailles

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France
Pays de la Loire
Saint-Nazaire
Préfailles

Saint-Gildas Point – South Cove loop from Préfailles

Moderate

5.0

(8)

492

runners

Saint-Gildas Point – South Cove loop from Préfailles

01:13

11.2km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle de la Pointe Saint-Gildas

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.85 km

Saint-Gildas Point

Highlight • Structure

This port can accommodate up to 286 ships at anchor, protected at the bottom of Anse du Boucau. Several restaurants nearby.

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2

1.97 km

Saint-Gildas Point

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The point is a rocky and wild place where you can hike without being disappointed. With this map and well-maintained trails, it's a hiker's delight. Do not miss.

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3

2.92 km

South Cove

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful little bay, protected to the west by Pointe Saint-Gildas.
Fairly large sandy beach, easily accessible by bike

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4

5.46 km

Plage de la Source

Highlight • Beach

Small sandy cove surrounded by rocks.

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5

6.26 km

Préfailles Market

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The market takes place in summer on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

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6

8.65 km

Pointe Saint-Gildas

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent panorama over the Loire estuary (Saint Nazaire) and the Bay of Bourgneuf.

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7

9.01 km

Panorama of the entire Pointe Saint-Gildas

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8

9.11 km

Bunkers of Pointe Saint-Gildas

Highlight • Historical Site

B

11.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

2.50 km

712 m

472 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.42 km

2.82 km

845 m

753 m

214 m

156 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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