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Charente-Maritime
Ars-En-Ré

Salt Marshes of Île de Ré – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Ars-en-Ré

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Road cycling routes
France
Charente-Maritime
Ars-En-Ré

Salt Marshes of Île de Ré – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Ars-en-Ré

Moderate

4.6

(5)

230

riders

Salt Marshes of Île de Ré – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Ars-en-Ré

00:53

21.7km

20m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Start point

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1

3.62 km

Salt Marshes of Île de Ré

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Here you can enjoy the ride to the fullest, a very nice section of the bike tour.

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2

6.95 km

Lilleau des Niges National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

7.03 km

Maison du Fier Ecomuseum

Highlight • Historical Site

Former salt shed, it is now an ecomuseum on the ecosystem of the marshes and its fauna, in particular the many species of birds that live there.
Close to the old port of Les Portes.

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4

9.64 km

At the entrance to the forest, on the path to the "petit bec" beach.

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5

12.0 km

6

13.8 km

Lighthouse of the Whales

Highlight • Monument

If you want to visit the lighthouse, you have to park your bike in the large bike parking lot; cycling is prohibited in the entire area.
The lighthouse is open all year round.

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7

13.9 km

Lighthouse of the Whales

Highlight • Monument

You can also go up and see the Île Ré from above. Costs a little admission.

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21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

9.66 km

590 m

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

3.09 km

534 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 21 June

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