Morning started cloudy but if today is anything like the last few days pm will be baking.
To our relief discovered there are marked cycle trails - mix of offroad trails and on quiet roads as far as St Nazaire. They add about a third to the distance but take 90% off the anxiety. The thought of crossing the 6km very steep, very busy bridge was preying on our minds. Delighted to discover a 'ferry' in the form of a taxi which will take up to three bikes and riders over for twelve euros - done deal. You can just see part of the bridge and the view over the railings in these photo but it really doesn't convey
its terrifying height.The afternoon built up to 29 C so we were glad that the route from then on was back onto cycle paths. However they definitely add to the km, so it was gone six when we rolled into Pornic, a very pretty little harbour.
Comfortable hotel overlooking the old port. A bit noisy but the view was worth it.
66km today, total 292km.
