Boucle VTT La Pointe de la Torche
Ride this mountain bike loop to the famous La Torche surf spot and discover the local heritage You'll discover some of the major tourist sites in the Bigouden region as you ride from Pont-l'Abbé to the famous Pointe de la Torche, world-famous for its surfing competitions. Along the way, you'll come across fountains, chapels and, above all, a large number of menhirs. The dunes, which are subject to erosion from the wind and sea, are under constant protection. Start/Finish point: Parking du Triskell Pont-l'Abbé Signposting: The signposting on the ground always takes precedence over the documents. If there are no markings, follow the continuity of the path. Difference in altitude: 137.01 D+ (+) Direction of route: Clockwise Caution: Crossing many roads Practical information : -Public toilets available on the route -There is a picnic area on the route. ☑ Advice before you go: -Equip yourself well before setting off: check the condition of your bike (brakes, lights, tyres) and equip yourself with the repair kit you need. Wear a helmet: it is compulsory for under-12s and strongly recommended thereafter. Yellow waistcoats are compulsory outside built-up areas where visibility is poor. -Share the road and respect the rules: pedestrian areas, pavements. Take something to eat and drink with you. 👍 Rules and good practice: -Make sure you don't leave any objects or rubbish behind: if there are no bins, take your rubbish with you. -Respect the fragile balance of flora and fauna in all areas. -Respect private property. 💡 To view the variants and the route in detail, we advise you to refer to the downloadable pdf below. Don't forget to download an application that reads GPX files (openrunner, gpx viewer or any other application that reads gpx files of your choice).v
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Address of departure
Parking du Triskell Rue Mstislav Rostropovitch 29120 Pont-L'AbbéDowloads
GPX / KML files allow you to export the route of your walk to your GPS (or other navigation tool)