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Ornithological observatory – The salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

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Ornithological observatory – The salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

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Ornithological observatory – The salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

07:47

129km

430m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Marais poitevin

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.52 km

Marais de la Foye

Highlight • Natural

2.56 km

Ornithological observatory

Highlight • Other

Here you can observe the diverse birdlife of the saltworks area without disturbing the animals.
There are display boards with explanations, unfortunately only in French

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9.05 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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15.2 km

La Normandelière

Beach

16.8 km

Marais Girard Beach

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Marais Girard Beach is a popular place for families. To the south, the beaches stretch for several kilometers up to Les Sables-d'Olonne, while to the north the coast becomes rocky.

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28.3 km

Forêt domaniale d'Olonne

Forest

36.4 km

Plage de la Paracou

Beach

44.8 km

Dunes du Puits d'Enfer

Nature Reserve

46.6 km

Espace naturel sensible Saint-Jean d'Orbestier

Nature Reserve

47.2 km

Bois de Saint-Jean

Forest

53.7 km

Cycle Path to Château du Veillon

Highlight • Cycleway

54.2 km

The salt marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The salt marshes of the Payré estuary are splendid. Their unique shapes create delightful patterns in the landscape.

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55.5 km

The marshes

Highlight • Other

Feels like the Lord of the Rings is beautiful :)

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60.8 km

Marais Guilloteau

Lake

93.5 km

Vendée Vélo route through the forest at la Motte Martin

Highlight • Cycleway

Particularly pleasant section of vendée vélo route passing through the forest. Smooth, twisty & undulating, mellow easy gravel ride amongst the trees

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129 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.6 km

40.0 km

16.3 km

6.98 km

5.71 km

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.2 km

23.9 km

21.7 km

19.0 km

8.57 km

566 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 29 July

27°C

18°C

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Ornithological observatory – The salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

Marais de la Foye

Ornithological observatory

Chemin de la Tête de chien

Marais Girard Beach

Cycle Path to Château du Veillon

The salt marshes

The marshes

Vendée Vélo route through the forest at la Motte Martin

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