Hiking in Quimiac
Our Paradis L’Île de Kernodet campsite is ideally located for exploring the Guérande peninsula and the most beautiful seaside sites. While vacationing on this magnificent coast, you’ll be able to criss-cross the bocages and salt marshes thanks to numerous hiking trails, easily accessible from the Île de Kernodet campsite in Quimiac-Mesquer.
La Pointe de Merquel
The best way to discover Mesquer Bay is to follow the Pointe de Merquelhiking trail. Just over 10 km long, this easy trail takes between 3 and 4 hours to complete, and is accessible to all levels of walker.
From the port of Kercabellec, where the oyster farmers are busy, take the yellow-marked path to the salt marshes of the Mès basin. As you walk along the main path, you’ll pass through several marshes and hedgerows, where a rich ecosystem flourishes.
Then cross Quimiac to reach the large beach at Lanséria. From here, follow the coastal path, the famous “sentier des douaniers” (GR34), which is only accessible on foot. Continue on to Pointe de Beaulieu, then Pointe du Toulru. Continuing along the seafront, you pass the Cabonnais beach and reach the Sorlock point, followed by another beach. At each point, staircases cut into the rock allow you to descend onto the sand, then pick up the trail again.
After the last beach, you’ve reached your destination: Pointe de Merquel! Enjoy a superb view from this outcrop in the sea, and watch the ballet of migratory birds from the observatory.
Other walks in Quimiac and Mesquer
During your vacation at a campsite near Quimiac, take the time to discover life in the salt marshes of Le Mès, on a walk south of the Traict du Rostu. Start with a visit to the salorge de Rostu, where the salt is stored, then follow the yellow signposted path to the marshes and mudflats. In summer, explanatory panels inform walkers about the particularities of the area and its inhabitants… because the area is excellent for birdwatching!
On the other side of the Traict du Rostu, from the commune of Mesquéry, simply follow the customs path to enjoy a superb panorama of this stretch of water, home to a thousand species of wildlife. You can reach the pointe de Pen-Bé or continue towards Pont-Mahé, where the view is magnificent!
The Guérande peninsula with the Vélocéan
Are you more of a cycling enthusiast? The Vélocéan passes through Quimiac and Mesquer. You can head north towards Pénestin and reach the Mine d’Or beach in around 2 hours.
You can also enjoy a pleasant ride along the Guérande peninsula to Saint-Nazaire via the coast and the Brière (allow 4 hours). The well-marked cycle path makes for easy cycling, whether for long outings or just short stretches. For example, you can stop off at Guérande (2 hours) or Pornichet (3 hours).
The “Mesquer-Quimiac” hiking trail is a loop of over 20 km, offering a diversity of landscapes on the Guérande peninsula. Starting from Quimiac, the footpath skirts the coastline, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean, salt marshes and hedged farmland. The trail passes through the old fishing port of Kercabellec. Between beaches, coastal paths and unspoilt nature, this walk in Quimiac is ideal for lovers of varied walks, combining natural and maritime heritage in a peaceful and rejuvenating setting.
Your campsite near Quimiac
Just 6 km from the Pointe de Merquel and just outside Quimiac, Camping Paradis L’Île de Kernodet welcomes you with maximum comfort and the incomparable atmosphere of a Camping Paradis!
Our 4-star campsite near Quimiac is ideal for backpackers, with several ranges of mobile homes to rent, ranging in size from 25 to 40 m² and equipped for comfortable family vacations. You can also opt for a camping pitch of around 100 m² and set up with your tent, caravan or motorhome.
When you spend your vacation at our campsite, just a stone’s throw from the sea, you’ll benefit from our well-appointed services, so you won’t miss a thing. The aquatic area is one of our leisure facilities, with an indoor heated swimming pool, a children’s pool and a whirlpool. We also offer a wide range of other activities and entertainment for young and old, to make your vacation on the Guérande peninsula an enchanted interlude punctuated by walks around Quimiac.