Detailed itinerary
Description
You’ll set off into the fine sand, on wooden decking that will make it easier for you to make your way along. This walk, carefully marked out by smooth wires, helps to protect the dune by guiding you along the coastal fringe. It stretches all the way to the golf course.
To continue your discovery of the species that inhabit the natural environments of the Pays de Saint Jean de Monts, visit the Biotopia arboretum in Notre Dame de Monts. In another environment, that of the forest, lay your eyes on dozens of trees and shrubs along a 600-metre path.
A number of routes, such as the panoramic Nordic walking circuit, the racecourse trail or the Eole trail, follow part of the coastal path, offering outings that combine dune and forest for maximum enjoyment!
Your itinerary
Step 1: La flore dunaire
Although the living conditions on the dunes are extremely difficult (wind, salinity, drought…), many plants have adapted and thrive there. In order to raise awareness of this extremely rich environment, a number of educational signposts are scattered along the trail, providing information about the plants that can be seen on either side of the path.
Dune immortelle and couch grass will no longer hold any secrets for you, and you’ll no doubt be able to take a fresh look at the dunes on your next walk along the coast…
Step 2: Le sentier du littoral
Beyond the dune garden, the coastal path continues over several kilometres of bare sand. It takes you further north to Fromentine, without ever leaving the ocean. With the beach on one side and the forest on the other, this foot-in-the-sand path is the perfect way to enjoy a sublime seaside stroll! All along the way, a number of perpendicular paths allow you to access the beach or branch off into the pine forest.