Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois is a region in the Loire-Atlantique department of the Pays de la Loire in western France, offering diverse terrain for outdoor activities. The area features natural landscapes such as the Bernugat Forest, the scenic Canal de Nantes à Brest, and proximity to coastal routes, rivers, and marshlands. These features provide varied environments suitable for several sports like mountain biking, gravel biking, touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, and jogging.
Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois provides a range of outdoor…
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Average rating
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4.4
(26)
152
riders
38.6km
02:30
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
26
riders
32.9km
02:14
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
18
riders
48.7km
02:47
110m
110m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
(4)
19
riders
69.5km
04:03
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(9)
75
hikers
11.0km
03:00
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
hikers
7.67km
02:04
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
3.52km
00:54
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
12.3km
03:14
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
runners
6.16km
00:43
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.29km
00:44
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
19.7km
02:11
180m
180m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
13.2km
01:27
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
riders
106km
04:52
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
60.4km
02:28
180m
180m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
46.7km
01:56
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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36
riders
31.1km
01:59
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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20
riders
112km
06:48
410m
410m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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11
riders
88.6km
05:32
430m
430m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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10
riders
12.5km
00:46
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
riders
59.3km
03:03
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
riders
36.1km
01:53
150m
150m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
23.9km
01:12
80m
80m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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8
riders
39.5km
02:28
140m
140m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features 68 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.29 stars from over 4,900 visitors.
Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois offers mountain biking opportunities, particularly within the Bernugat Forest and the broader varied terrain. For specific routes, explore the MTB Trails around Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois guide. The nearby Pays des Achards region also provides additional mountain bike trails.
Gravel biking routes in Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois include paths along the Canal de Nantes à Brest and through marshlands. Routes like the "Paudais lock – Canal de Nantes à Brest loop" are available. More information can be found in the Gravel biking around Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois guide.
The region features dedicated "Voies Vertes" (Greenways) suitable for touring and road cycling, often utilizing former railway lines. These routes provide scenic paths away from busy roads. The Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois guide and Cycling around Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois guide offer further details.
Yes, Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois offers numerous paths for hiking, including those within the Bernugat Forest. The Hiking around Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois guide provides information on available routes.
The Bernugat Forest is a 96-hectare pine forest in Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois, offering a tranquil setting for cycling, hiking, and other activities. It features walking paths, a fitness trail, and a rewatered quarry known for its blue tones against ochre cliffs.
Many of the "Voies Vertes" (Greenways) are suitable for various ability levels, including easy family rides. The Bernugat Forest also provides walking paths and a fitness trail that can be enjoyed by families. Specific routes can be filtered by difficulty on komoot.
Information regarding specific dog-friendly policies for all trails in Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois is not universally available. It is advisable to check local regulations or specific route details for guidance on bringing dogs.
Routes in Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois have an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from over 500 users who have reviewed the 68 available routes.
There are 68 routes available in Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois across various outdoor sports. These include options for mountain biking, gravel biking, touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, and jogging.
The official website for Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois is www.saintgildasdesbois.fr. This site provides general information about the commune.
The phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois is +33 2 40 01 54 54. This number can be used for general inquiries.

