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France
Pays de la Loire
Les Sables-D'Olonne
La Chapelle-Hermier

Marais d'Olonne – Salaire bridge loop from La Chapelle-Hermier

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Mountain biking trails
France
Pays de la Loire
Les Sables-D'Olonne
La Chapelle-Hermier

Marais d'Olonne – Salaire bridge loop from La Chapelle-Hermier

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Marais d'Olonne – Salaire bridge loop from La Chapelle-Hermier

03:01

42.5km

330m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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16.5 km

En route for the Vendée des globes

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2

20.9 km

Chemin de la Tête de chien

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La Tête de chien is a beautiful forest path that connects the Granges beach and the Olonne marsh. The place is perfect for varying the landscapes during your outing, between sea, woods and wetlands.

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23.4 km

Marais d'Olonne

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Trail through the Les Marais salt flats.
A variety of nature observations are possible. Please avoid unnecessary noise and do not drive on closed paths! Please do not leave the track!
Respect the nature!

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23.9 km

Salaire bridge

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The Salary Bridge is located in the heart of the marsh and spans the Vertonne River. The original bridge was built in 1758 to replace the Cour de l’Île ferry.

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26.6 km

Passage de la fosse aux gendarmes

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The Passage de la Fosse aux Gendarmes, near Vairé, is a fantastic mountain bike route that takes you through a mixture of forest trails and open expanses. This area is part of the wetland formed by the Auzance River.

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26.7 km

Passage de la fosse au gendarme

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Passage that allows you to cross the Auzance which flows along a green valley

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40.4 km

Wooden Footbridge Over the River

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Superb place and view

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42.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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21.9 km

11.1 km

4.66 km

3.59 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

12.3 km

8.30 km

1.97 km

339 m

256 m

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