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Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Bretignolles-sur-Mer

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Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Bretignolles-sur-Mer

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Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Bretignolles-sur-Mer

02:21

39.6km

110m

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: August 16, 2026

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2.83 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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4.40 km

La Normandelière

Beach

4.65 km

Plage des Dunes

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nice surfing beach also good to walk

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10.6 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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15.3 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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21.2 km

Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne

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The salt worker welcomes you into his hut with his products from the salt marshes (salt, samphire, etc.) and will explain the life of the marsh to you.

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21.4 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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25.8 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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26.4 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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39.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

11.9 km

4.79 km

4.49 km

4.21 km

345 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

9.01 km

7.56 km

7.05 km

925 m

207 m

Elevation

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Saturday 15 August

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Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Bretignolles-sur-Mer

Marais Girard Beach

Plage des Dunes

Chemin de la Tête de chien

Les Bourbes de l'Allerie

Sauniers de l'Île d'Olonne

Olonne salt marshes

Salaire bridge

Marais d'Olonne

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