Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef is a coastal region situated on France's Côte de Jade, within the Pays de la Loire. Characterized by its diverse "green, blue and ochre landscapes," the area offers a blend of expansive sandy beaches, striking red cliffs, and shaded forests. This varied terrain provides a suitable setting for several sports like jogging, touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, and more.
Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef provides a wide array of outdoor activities for exploration. With more than 100 routes…
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4.7
(225)
1,317
riders
55.9km
03:24
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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436
riders
50.6km
03:00
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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326
riders
27.7km
01:40
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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247
riders
28.7km
01:41
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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399
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

202
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

198
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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181
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.4
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78
riders
25.2km
01:14
90m
90m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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45
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63.0km
02:41
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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35
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51.6km
02:19
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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30
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48.0km
02:09
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.5
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60
hikers
16.2km
04:06
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

63
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
hikers
10.1km
02:38
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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17
riders
21.1km
01:23
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34
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21.6km
01:10
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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42
riders
21.7km
01:14
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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18
riders
26.2km
01:42
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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33.9km
01:53
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
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75.0km
04:42
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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11
riders
28.7km
01:43
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef offers a variety of outdoor activities including jogging, touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features more than 160 routes across these sports. More than 11,000 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot.
Jogging routes in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef often follow coastal paths and forest trails, offering varied terrain. Examples include the "Boucle Plage de Gohaud – Grande plage de Tharon" and "Boucle La Pierre Attelée – Plage de Gohaud." For more options, refer to the Running Trails around Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef guide.
Cycling is encouraged with marked cycle lanes and routes like the Vélocéan, a 8.7-mile (14-kilometer) path connecting Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef to Pornic. Other routes include the "Circuit du Littoral et des Moulins" and the "Tour de la Commune." Find more information in the Cycling around Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef guide.
Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef features a network of hiking trails that blend seaside, forest, and countryside exploration. Notable trails include the "Coast and Mills Trail" (8.5 miles / 13.7 km) and the "Sources and Menhirs trail" (6 miles / 9.7 km). The GR®34 also passes through the area, offering panoramic coastal views. Explore more in the Hiking around Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef guide.
Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef provides accessible outdoor adventures for all ages, with easy paths and gentle gradients suitable for families. Coastal cycle paths often feature gentle gradients and rest stops. The Bois Roy also offers a family-friendly setting with a children's playground.
The region is characterized by its "green, blue and ochre landscapes." Trails offer views of expansive sandy beaches like Grande Plage de Tharon and Gohaud Beach, the striking Terres Rouges Cliffs, and the shaded paths of the Forest of Pierre Attelée. The Etang des Gâtineaux provides a peaceful haven for diverse fauna.
Yes, Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef offers routes for both mountain biking and gravel biking. There are 14 mountain biking routes and 8 easy mountain biking routes (often suitable for gravel biking). Guides like MTB Trails around Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef and Gravel biking around Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef provide more details.
Popular spots include the Grande Plage de Tharon, known for its fine sand, and Gohaud Beach, popular for surfing and shore fishing. The coastal path along the Terres Rouges Cliffs is also a highlight, offering views of protected flora and fauna.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Running Trails around Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, Cycling around Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, and Hiking around Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef. Guides for road cycling, MTB, and gravel biking are also available.
Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 11,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars from over 1,100 ratings.
The official website for the municipality is www.stmichelchefchef.fr. The Tourism Office website is www.pornic.com, and their phone number for Tharon-Plage / Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef is 02 40 27 82 54.

