This long-distance route links two iconic sites in the region: Lake Grand-Lieu and Pointe Saint-Gildas 🚴♂️ Passing through a succession of varied landscapes – hedgerows, marshes, villages, woodland and coastline – this route offers a complete immersion in the natural diversity of the pays de Retz. A 100% gravel adventure to be enjoyed over several stages or as part of a long cycling getaway.
Set off on an extraordinary cycling adventure with La Grande Évasion Nature, a gravel route linking two iconic sites in the Pornic region: the majestic Lake Grand-Lieu and the spectacular Pointe Saint-Gildas. A unique journey that invites you to explore the full diversity of the Pays de Retz’s landscapes, between land and sea 🌊 Let yourself be captivated by an incredible mosaic of scenery. Lush wooded countryside, unspoilt marshes, charming villages, forest tracks, narrow country lanes and panoramic views of the coastline unfold in succession, offering an experience rich in discoveries and thrills. Each stage reveals a new facet of the region and invites you to slow down to fully appreciate its authenticity 🌾🌳 Designed for lovers of gravel cycling and the great outdoors, this route features fast-paced sections, natural trails and more challenging stretches, offering a journey that is as enjoyable as it is varied. Whether you choose to tackle the challenge in a single day or cover it in several stages, this grand journey promises total immersion in unspoilt nature and an exceptional heritage. 🚴 Throughout the route, take the time to stop off in the villages you pass through, observe the rich variety of flora and fauna, or simply admire the landscapes that make the Pays de Retz so beautiful. Amidst the tranquillity of the marshes, the vast hedgerow-lined countryside and the sea mist of the Jade Coast, every turn of the pedals becomes a true invitation to explore 🍃🐦 More than just a cycle loop, La Grande Évasion Nature is an experience to be savoured to the full, at your own pace. An unforgettable gravel adventure to discover the Pornic region in a whole new light, amidst exceptional landscapes, wide open spaces and a sense of freedom 💚 This route is not signposted on the ground. To follow the route with ease, remember to download the GPX track available at the bottom of this page and open it in your favourite GPS app.
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