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Pays de la Loire
Saint-Nazaire
La Plaine-Sur-Mer

Gros Caillou Pond – Pornic Castle loop from La Plaine-sur-Mer

Routes
France
Pays de la Loire
Saint-Nazaire
La Plaine-Sur-Mer

Gros Caillou Pond – Pornic Castle loop from La Plaine-sur-Mer

Moderate

4.0

(5)

11

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Gros Caillou Pond – Pornic Castle loop from La Plaine-sur-Mer

01:43

28.7km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

11.5 km

Gros Caillou Pond

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However, the way there in the truest sense of the word is rocky ...

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17.3 km

Canal de la Haute Perche

Lake

3

18.5 km

Pornic Castle

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You can also take beautiful photos of the castle from the opposite bank on the ledge.

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4

20.1 km

Grandes Vallées Beach

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As its name does not indicate, the beach is rather small, but you can swim there (sand). Restaurant on the beach.

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5

20.6 km

Montbeau Beach

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Small sandy cove with rocks

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6

23.7 km

Portmain Beach

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In addition to being located on the Vélodyssée route, this pleasant sandy beach has two car parks, a slipway and the famous Papagayo bar. Which makes it a very busy place in high season.
Bathroom.

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7

24.3 km

Jade Coast

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8

25.2 km

Chemin du clos

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Smooth gravel path, suitable for cycle touring, without large rocks and crossing fields. There is almost no shade on this stretch of road, so be sure to wear a hat.

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28.4 km

La Plaine-sur-Mer

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It is a small town where you will find everything you need; bakery, grocery stores, supermarkets. There is also a tourist office in the center of the town if you want some information on the region.

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28.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

10.9 km

2.77 km

2.39 km

113 m

Surfaces

9.97 km

7.36 km

7.31 km

3.86 km

203 m

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Saturday 10 October

17°C

8°C

51 %

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