Olonne salt marshes – Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne loop from La Salaire

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Olonne salt marshes – Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne loop from La Salaire

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Olonne salt marshes – Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne loop from La Salaire

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7.85km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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1.33 km

Gravel road in the Ile d'Olonne salt marshes

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This gravel road crosses the salt marshes of the island of Olonne. It is a winding path, lined with evaporation basins and vegetation typical of wetlands. The ambient calm is …

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1.40 km

Olonne salt marshes

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It is worth taking a detour along the canals and on the paths bordering the salt marshes to discover these landscapes typical of the Vendée.

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3.94 km

Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne

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The salt worker welcomes you into his hut with his products from the salt marshes (salt, samphire, etc.) and will explain the life of the marsh to you.

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4.00 km

Salt Marshes of Île d'Olonne

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The marshes are part of the landscape, they are free to access all year round using marked hiking and cycling trails.
From June to September, during the harvest period, the …

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4.58 km

The Paracou–Goélia route is particularly appealing due to the extraordinary diversity of its landscapes. In just a few kilometers, it alternates between the lively waters of the canal, shaded forest …

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4.66 km

Gueffard Mill

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The Gueffard mill was built before 1656, abandoned from 1931, then restored in 2023. The reconstruction of its wings allowed it to regain its former glory.

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7.85 km

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