Cote d'Emeraude Loop

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Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Geological Significance · Views · Wildflowers

- Free parking at trailhead
- Bike racks available next to the picnic tables
- No shade
- Trail is somewhat well marked

Trail running friendly

Like Pointe du Grouin Trail and Pointe du Grouin Loop , this trail also starts from the main lot. It basically follows the GR 34 (Sentier des Douaniers), along the coast.

To enjoy the best views, it is preferable to start the loop by leaving the lot heading South. Run alongside the road for 0.5km/0.3mi, using a protected path. Then, turn right to cut through and join back the coast.

You'll get direct views onto the cape. This part of the coast is referred to as emerald because of the sumptuous color of the waters.

Additionally, a former WW2 German bunker can be seen toward the end, built directly onto the rocks.

Lots of heather