The best running trails in Vendée

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(1,177)

79,227 people ran here

Running in Vendée is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Vendée—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Lac Moulin Papon — loop — running from La Roche-sur-Yon	Intermediate 01:14 11.5km
Trou du Diable — loop from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie	Intermediate 01:01 9.85km
Lac du Jaunay — loop — running	Intermediate 01:32 12.7km
Sur les Traces des Jacobsen — loop — running around the Île de Noirmoutier	Intermediate 00:53 8.27km
La pointe du Payré et la plage de la Mine — boucle — course à pied depuis Jard-sur-Mer	Intermediate 00:34 5.18km
Lac de Finfarine — loop — running	Intermediate 01:01 8.76km
Lac du Gué Gorand — loop — running from Coëx	Easy 00:27 4.30km
Dunes and FOREST DOMAIN OF OLONNE — loop — running from the island of Olonne	Intermediate 01:15 10.5km
Pointe de Cayola — loop — running from Bourgenay	Intermediate 01:24 12.0km

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Lac Moulin Papon — loop — running from La Roche-sur-Yon
01:14
11.5km
6:27/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
4.5
(4)
575
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Trou du Diable — loop from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
01:01
9.85km
6:11/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
480
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Lac du Jaunay — loop — running
01:32
12.7km
7:15/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
398
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Sur les Traces des Jacobsen — loop — running around the Île de Noirmoutier
00:53
8.27km
6:26/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
4.6
(10)
95
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
La pointe du Payré et la plage de la Mine — boucle — course à pied depuis Jard-sur-Mer
00:34
5.18km
6:33/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
59
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Lac de Finfarine — loop — running
01:01
8.76km
6:55/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
56
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Lac du Gué Gorand — loop — running from Coëx
00:27
4.30km
6:12/km
10m
10m
Easy
29
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Dunes and FOREST DOMAIN OF OLONNE — loop — running from the island of Olonne
01:15
10.5km
7:10/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
13
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Pointe de Cayola — loop — running from Bourgenay
01:24
12.0km
7:01/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
21
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.