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Marais d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

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France
Pays de la Loire

Marais d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

Moderate

4.6

(12)

47

riders

Marais d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

02:42

49.7km

180m

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 173 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.26 km

Cycle route through the Marais d'Olonne

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

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2

8.69 km

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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14.8 km

Marais d'Olonne

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Old saltworks with lots of information about salt production.

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15.5 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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17.9 km

This gravel road crosses the salt marshes of the island of Olonne. It is a winding path, lined with evaporation basins and vegetation typical of wetlands. The ambient calm is …

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19.9 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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36.2 km

Île d'Olonne Marshes

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

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43.3 km

Marais Moïzon footbridge

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49.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

10.4 km

8.37 km

7.11 km

2.67 km

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

12.7 km

10.8 km

8.33 km

902 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 18 July

29°C

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