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The Great Beach – Forêt de la Faute loop from Réserve naturelle de la Casse de la Belle Henriette

The Great Beach – Forêt de la Faute loop from Réserve naturelle de la Casse de la Belle Henriette

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4.5

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The Great Beach – Forêt de la Faute loop from Réserve naturelle de la Casse de la Belle Henriette

01:01

18.4km

30m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Marais poitevin

Parc naturel marin de l'Estuaire de la Gironde et de la Mer des Pertuis

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.13 km

The Beautiful Henriette

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impressive how the pool looks different every time

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2.19 km

View of the Belle Henriette stilted footbridge

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Connects the two campgrounds to the beach through the protected area, crossing wetland and sandy dunes

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4.67 km

Casse de la Belle Henriette Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Speed up-up! :')))

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6.08 km

The Great Beach

Highlight • Beach

8.54 km

Forêt de la Faute

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Magnificent path between forest, dune and sea. Follow the beach to the Pointe d'Arçay for a clear view of the Ile de Ré.

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14.6 km

View From the Bridge at the Entrance to La Faute-sur-Mer

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It is very beautiful, very wild, especially if you push to the point of the Aiguillon - watch out for the wind and the sand in the bearings.

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15.2 km

Aiguillon-sur-Mer Beach

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Right in town, next to the tourist office, a lagoon offers a very pleasant protected beach.

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15.8 km

Passerelle du Lay

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This footbridge which spans the Lay to connect Aiguillon-Sur-Mer and La Faute-sur-Mer is now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. It is also very popular with fishermen.

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.44 km

4.34 km

3.26 km

1.90 km

444 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

4.79 km

3.96 km

2.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 18 August

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The Great Beach – Forêt de la Faute loop from Réserve naturelle de la Casse de la Belle Henriette

The Beautiful Henriette

View of the Belle Henriette stilted footbridge

Casse de la Belle Henriette Nature Reserve

The Great Beach

Forêt de la Faute

View From the Bridge at the Entrance to La Faute-sur-Mer

Aiguillon-sur-Mer Beach

Passerelle du Lay

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