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France
Pays de la Loire
Les Sables-D'Olonne
Olonne-Sur-Mer

Paracou Dunes – Gachère bridge loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Pays de la Loire
Les Sables-D'Olonne
Olonne-Sur-Mer

Paracou Dunes – Gachère bridge loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

Moderate

4.3

(34)

143

riders

Paracou Dunes – Gachère bridge loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

02:55

49.5km

140m

Mountain biking

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: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.52 km

Marais de la Foye

Highlight • Natural

2

11.8 km

Paracou Dunes

Highlight • Natural

Excellent paved separated bike trail through the forested barrier strip that shields the beaches and coast from the town and urban sprawl.

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3

15.7 km

Cycle route through the Marais d'Olonne

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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4

24.4 km

Chemin de la Tête de chien

Highlight • Trail

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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30.4 km

La Normandelière

Beach

6

38.2 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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7

39.4 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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8

42.0 km

Île d'Olonne Marshes

Highlight • Other

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

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9

47.0 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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49.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

11.3 km

5.46 km

5.42 km

4.99 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

16.7 km

9.39 km

5.12 km

369 m

347 m

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Thursday 25 June

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