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

Last updated: March 3, 2026

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After 26.5 km for 168 m

After 29.1 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.21 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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4.78 km

La Normandelière

Beach

10.9 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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13.3 km

Lovely trail in the Olonne state forest

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Practicable in any season, mountain bike or hybrid bike

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15.8 km

Les Bourbes de l'Allerie

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very pleasant route in the forest with this passage in the muds of Allerie to see absolutely during your walk

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30.3 km

Plage de la Paracou

Beach

36.3 km

Ornithological observatory

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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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39.5 km

Olonne salt marshes

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It is worth taking a detour along the canals and on the paths bordering the salt marshes to discover these landscapes typical of the Vendée.

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44.1 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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44.6 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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57.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

15.0 km

5.80 km

4.11 km

2.91 km

468 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

15.1 km

9.98 km

9.90 km

5.44 km

171 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 March

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