Marais d'Olonne – Salaire bridge loop from Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez

France

Pays de la Loire

Les Sables-D'Olonne

Saint-Hilaire-De-Riez

Marais d'Olonne – Salaire bridge loop from Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez

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Marais d'Olonne – Salaire bridge loop from Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez

04:48

78.0km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.83 km

Quai de la Vie

Highlight • River

Holiday landscapes.

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3.93 km

Jaunay and Sauzaie Dunes Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

These dunes offer the particularity of crossing a bush which has extended over the path. Rather than removing it, the passage was built.

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11.7 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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16.5 km

La Normandelière

Beach

20.1 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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21.4 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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25.0 km

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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25.5 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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