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Arcay Point – Forêt de la Faute loop from L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer

Arcay Point – Forêt de la Faute loop from L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer

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4.8

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Arcay Point – Forêt de la Faute loop from L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer

00:46

13.0km

20m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.8 km for 33 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.14 km

Passerelle du Lay

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This footbridge which spans the Lay to connect Aiguillon-Sur-Mer and La Faute-sur-Mer is now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. It is also very popular with fishermen.

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3.03 km

View of the Lay River

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3.24 km

The port of La Faute sur Mer

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Very interesting port in the Atlantic. Very nice to see how high the tidal range is. Normally the boats lie nicely in the water at high tide and in the mud at low tide.

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6.05 km

Arcay Point

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Pointe d'Arcay, a unique strip of land that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, is a hidden gem on the Vendée coast. This nature reserve has a great diversity of …

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7.52 km

Forêt de la Faute

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Magnificent path between forest, dune and sea. Follow the beach to the Pointe d'Arçay for a clear view of the Ile de Ré.

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8.44 km

Picnic Area at Chardons Beach

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Ideal for a picnic... In addition, you can go soak your feet to cool off after 1h30 - 2h00 on the bike depending on your ability and level...

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10.00 km

The Great Beach

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12.0 km

View From the Bridge at the Entrance to La Faute-sur-Mer

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It is very beautiful, very wild, especially if you push to the point of the Aiguillon - watch out for the wind and the sand in the bearings.

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

4.13 km

1.97 km

1.34 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.95 km

2.71 km

1.85 km

139 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

27°C

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Arcay Point – Forêt de la Faute loop from L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer

Passerelle du Lay

View of the Lay River

The port of La Faute sur Mer

Arcay Point

Forêt de la Faute

Picnic Area at Chardons Beach

The Great Beach

View From the Bridge at the Entrance to La Faute-sur-Mer

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