La Vélocéan — From La Baule to Saint-Nazaire

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La Vélocéan — From La Baule to Saint-Nazaire

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La Vélocéan — From La Baule to Saint-Nazaire

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22.8km

110m

Cycling

This pleasant route, accessible to all, connects the railway stations of La Baule and Saint-Nazaire, two emblematic towns of Loire-Atlantique. The route follows part of the Vélétang. A link between the Vilaine estuary and that of the Loire, this cycle route offers a great alternative to the Vélodyssée and the…

by Explore France

Last updated: June 13, 2025

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 19.8 km for 57 m

After 20.4 km for 34 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.55 km

La Baule

Highlight • Beach

Superb seaside resort on the Côte d’Amour. Nestled in the hollow of Pouliguen Bay, its large main beach is lined with numerous restaurants and shops.

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13.9 km

Joalland Wood Pond

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This nautical base is a perfect site for hiking or recharging one's batteries in the water. There are fishermen, boats and a wide variety of birds. You will come across a lot of local walkers.

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18.9 km

Monument to the American Expeditionary Force (Sammy), Saint-Nazaire

Highlight • Monument

monument that commemorates the arrival of American troops in 1917

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20.2 km

Vieux Môle Lighthouse

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This lighthouse on the Vieux Môle or Old Pier was constructed in 1835, nearly 200 years ago, and marked the beginning of Saint Nazaire as s harbour. Up to then …

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22.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

6.43 km

5.11 km

2.99 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

6.81 km

3.89 km

840 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

14°C

3°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

April 16, 2024

This pleasant route, accessible to all, connects the railway stations of La Baule and Saint-Nazaire, two emblematic towns of Loire-Atlantique. The route follows part of the Vélétang. A link between the Vilaine estuary and that of the Loire, this cycle route offers a great alternative to the Vélodyss

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