Paracou Dunes – View of Aubraie Beach loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

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Paracou Dunes – View of Aubraie Beach loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

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Paracou Dunes – View of Aubraie Beach loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

03:05

50.4km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.38 km

Paracou Dunes

Highlight • Natural

Excellent paved separated bike trail through the forested barrier strip that shields the beaches and coast from the town and urban sprawl.

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4.15 km

View of Aubraie Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful beaches and dunes along the sea.

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7.32 km

Cycle route through the Marais d'Olonne

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very pleasant circuit through the marshes, the forest, and the arrival on the beach, great!

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9.75 km

A paradise for amphibians and birds

Highlight • Other

You can cross this swampy portion by opening your eyes and ears. You will experience one or more animal encounters for sure!

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15.2 km

Olonne State Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Olonne national forest occupies more than 1,000 hectares, it is part of the Natura 2000 network. It is a treat to cross it by bike. You can come across wild boars and deer there.

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18.2 km

Gachère bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Take advantage of your crossing on this bridge to admire the Auzance river! The bike lane / sidewalk even offers enough space to make a short stop.

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22.0 km

La Normandelière

Beach

24.7 km

Brétignolles-sur-Mer Coastal Road

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Pretty seaside made up of rocks and small sandy beaches, as well as small clumps of vegetation which have managed to develop along the seaside.

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37.7 km

Île d'Olonne Marshes

Highlight • Other

Beautiful bird paradise, great Marais landscape. Well maintained cycle paths.

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48.2 km

La Ch'noue

Lake

50.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

13.6 km

6.54 km

3.39 km

2.20 km

117 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

11.3 km

4.20 km

3.98 km

494 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

4°C

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Comments

August 14, 2022,Sortie à vélo

The route is so awesome
Forest, swamp, we are not bored at all.
Looking forward to next year for a course with several stages

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July 25, 2026,La Chaume - Plage de la Parée Brétignolles

Very pleasant trail, under a forest of different wood species Very rolling

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September 17, 2024,Sortie à vélo st gilles,les sables d'Olonne

Very pretty trails alternating between forests, marshes and the seaside, a must-do

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September 11, 2025,Sortie à vélo

A varied route, between dunes, seafronts, and marshes. Superb views.

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Paracou Dunes – View of Aubraie Beach loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

Paracou Dunes

View of Aubraie Beach

Cycle route through the Marais d'Olonne

A paradise for amphibians and birds

Olonne State Forest Trail

Gachère bridge

Brétignolles-sur-Mer Coastal Road

Île d'Olonne Marshes

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