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Marais d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

Marais d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

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Marais d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

01:16

23.9km

50m

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: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.55 km

Ornithological observatory

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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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5.02 km

Marais d'Olonne

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Old saltworks with lots of information about salt production.

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5.65 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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8.09 km

Gravel road in the Ile d'Olonne salt marshes

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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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10.6 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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12.8 km

Île d'Olonne Marshes

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

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17.6 km

A paradise for amphibians and birds

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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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23.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.12 km

3.37 km

3.34 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

6.37 km

6.29 km

4.39 km

234 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 31 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

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Marais d'Olonne – Olonne salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

Marais de la Foye

Ornithological observatory

Marais d'Olonne

Olonne salt marshes

Gravel road in the Ile d'Olonne salt marshes

Marais d'Olonne

Île d'Olonne Marshes

A paradise for amphibians and birds

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