Intermediate 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: September 12, 2025

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9.91 km

A quick stop to visit the lighthouse is worthwhile. From the top, you have a magnificent view of Contis Plage and the beach/coast.

Opening hours can be found here: saint-julien-en-born.fr/decouvrir-saint-julien/le-phare-de-contis

Currently, admission is €3 per adult.

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10.8 km

Phare de Contis

The Contis lighthouse is the only lighthouse in the Landes department. Commissioned in 1863, it stands 41.5 meters high 860 meters from the shore.

The lighthouse was painted with a …

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11.5 km

Côte bicycle path

The well-paved Vélodyssée trail runs along the coast, sometimes open, sometimes sheltered by forests behind the dunes; mostly away from cars and traffic, with occasional access paths or roads to the beaches.

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20.0 km

Espécier Beach

Beautiful stretch of beach just south of Mimizan without the disturbing smells of the paper mill

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20.2 km

Piste de Lespecier

This pretty section of the Vélodyssée winds its way through the heart of the Landes forest between Mimizan and Léon. This beautiful track leads, among other things, to the wild beach of Lespecier.

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23.7 km

Maillouèyre Biological Reserve

The coastal dune barrier was built to protect the dunes from winds and sand movements.

This cordon has allowed the conservation of different ecosystems.

Tours are offered by the ONF, …

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30.5 km

Route de Lespecier

Through the woods and over the hill.

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34.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

5.34 km

5.15 km

291 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

5.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Côte bicycle path – Piste de Lespecier loop from Bias

Lighthouse

Phare de Contis

Phare de Contis

Côte bicycle path

Espécier Beach

Piste de Lespecier

Maillouèyre Biological Reserve

Route de Lespecier

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