Camping Le Soleya was previously known as Camping Le Thar Cor

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Cycling trails and hiking paths around the Campsite Le Soleya

Vélocéan nearby, nature loops and ocean panoramas: the Côte de Jade is discovered at your own pace, with family or in a sporty mode.

Bike trailshiking trails

At the gates of the Campsite Le Soleya, discover a varied network of cycling paths and hiking trails, perfect for all levels. Between ocean, forest and countryside, the Côte de Jade is visited at your own pace.

  • Vélocéan at 300m
  • Family walks
  • Bike & MTB routes
  • Nature & panoramas

Three ideas for must-do walks

Easy loops to longer routes: selection of itineraries around Tharon-Plage and Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef.

Easy
 8.5 km

Walk sea - forest - countryside (loop 8.5 km)

 2h40 On foot / by bike

Depart from the capitainerie towards Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef. Large loop on flat terrain, very little road, ideal for a family outing with the possibility of a picnic. Start by the seaside, pass through a shady pine forest, return through the countryside.

  • Coastal path or cycle track
  • Possibility to shorten according to the level
  • About 200m of sand (to be expected by bike)
Complete course
 21,8 km

The "Tour de la commune" ( 21,8 km)

Bike / Road bike / Mountain bike Hiking

A pedestrian and cycling route to discover Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef and its surroundings: beaches, rocks, woods and meadows. Perfect for a "great outdoors" day between discovery and landscapes.

  • Panoramas from the port of Comberge and the Croix Gâte
  • Sources of Comberge & Gibraltar, local fauna and flora
  • Some technical passages according to the sections
Nature douce
 2h

The Green Flow (Tharon-Plage ↔ Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef)

Free / guided Along the stream

A soothing path that runs along the Calais stream. Approximately 2 hours for the guided walk, but it can be taken freely. Ideal for a fresh and shady break.

  • Nature atmosphere, calm and accessible
  • Perfect for walking without pressure

Vélocéan: the coastal route just a stone’s throw away

At just 300 meters from the Campsite Le Soleya, at Tharon beach, runs the Vélocéan cycle route. A marked path along the Atlantic Ocean to connect natural landscapes, beaches, forests and seaside resorts of the Côte de Jade.

  • At 300 meters from the campsite (Tharon beach)
  • Cycling route Vélocéan
  • Along the Atlantic Ocean
  • Natural landscapes, beaches, forests
  • Stations balnéaires de la côte de Jade
  • Quiet family walks or more sporting outings

Not to be missed on the route

Some deposit that transform a simple walk into a real holiday experience.

Panorama

Since the port of Comberge, admire the great sandy beaches and elegant villas. Further away, the Croix Gâte offers an unobstructed view of the coast and the ocean.

Immersion nature

Explore the woods and meadows, enjoy the peace and fresh air. Be surprised by the springs of Comberge and Gibraltar, and observe the local fauna and flora.

Gourmet stop

Treat yourself to a break to sample local specialties, at a producer’s or at the shop of the famous butter cake, located at the foot of the bell tower.

Étang des Gatineaux

This pond of 48 hectares is an ideal place to relax, observe birds or practice fishing.

Practical information

To enjoy the trails serenely, on foot or by bike.

  • AccessibilityFootpaths and cycle paths, except for certain sections (beach, coastal paths, crossing the pond).
  • Bike recommendedVTC or MTB for more comfort on mixed terrain.
  • FamiliesAdapted for families (except very young children) depending on the short/medium variants.
  • CommunesSaint-Michel-Chef-Chef, Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, Saint-Père-en-Retz, Pornic

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