Cycling route - The dune cordon - Erdeven
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56410 ERDEVEN
56410 ERDEVEN
Duration : 1h15
Distance : 20 km
Difficulty level : Medium (average height difference: 80m)
From the Atlantic coast to the Erdeven forest.
1) Follow the signs leading to the coast and the Roche Sèche site, crossing several charming villages. Observe the remains of the Atlantic Wall dating from WWII: in addition to bunkers, winter storms
allow regular discovery on the beach of other defensive elements hitherto buried under the sand (Belgian gate, tetrahedron, piece of rail, etc.). Walk along the ocean and its dune ridge to the Barre d'Etel, a perpetual sandbank
movement at the mouth of the Ria.It is the underwater continuation of the dune ridge from Penthièvre to Gâvres subject to the influence of winds and tidal currents.
Distance : 20 km
Difficulty level : Medium (average height difference: 80m)
Course n ° 5 green
Departure: This circuit starts from the parking lot of the Grand Large sports complex, located rue du Grand Large in Erdeven.
Step by step :
allow regular discovery on the beach of other defensive elements hitherto buried under the sand (Belgian gate, tetrahedron, piece of rail, etc.). Walk along the ocean and its dune ridge to the Barre d'Etel, a perpetual sandbank
movement at the mouth of the Ria.It is the underwater continuation of the dune ridge from Penthièvre to Gâvres subject to the influence of winds and tidal currents.
2) Arrive at Etel and continue the route via the paths and paths of Erdeven for a return to the village through the forest.
Rue du grand Large
56410 ERDEVEN
56410 ERDEVEN
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