View of Aubraie Beach – Jard-sur-Mer Marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

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View of Aubraie Beach – Jard-sur-Mer Marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

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View of Aubraie Beach – Jard-sur-Mer Marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

07:31

120km

410m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.9 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.16 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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15.0 km

La Normandelière

Beach

28.0 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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32.8 km

View of Aubraie Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful beaches and dunes along the sea.

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33.6 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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41.5 km

Dunes du Puits d'Enfer

Nature Reserve

43.3 km

Espace naturel sensible Saint-Jean d'Orbestier

Nature Reserve

43.9 km

Bois de Saint-Jean

Forest

44.9 km

Beach

57.5 km

Jard-sur-Mer Marshes

Highlight • Natural

The dike supporting the cycle path crosses the marsh right through, with drainage channels and large areas of open water alternating with the forest.

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57.8 km

Marais Guilloteau

Lake

76.9 km

Longeville State Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

These gravel-type paths are very pleasant and rolling, ideal for crossing the Longeville national forest. Far from cars, surrounded by nature, enjoy the shade and coolness of the forest.

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99.1 km

Cul d'Âne Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This footbridge allows you to cross the marshes between the Veillon and the Guittière, you will also see the castle of Veillon in the distance.

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99.3 km

Magnificent marsh, between greenery and numerous water points. Preserved in the wild, this marsh is however crossed by a practicable path even with a road bike. It is full of animal life, between fish, birds, insects ...

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120 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.1 km

26.1 km

18.7 km

8.99 km

3.29 km

282 m

204 m

Surfaces

67.9 km

22.3 km

14.1 km

12.4 km

2.53 km

316 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

16°C

11°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Comments

September 3, 2024,2024.45 FR; EV1: Givrand - La Faute-sur-Mer

A quantum leap!
From hydrangeas to oleander.
From rain to sun. From the long hills of Brittany with a few meters of elevation to short, steep climbs over the dunes. We mostly travel along the "bicycle highway", making kilometers and enjoying breaks in incredibly beautiful places.
And the small campsite with a very pretty bungalow with a kitchen-living room and …

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August 4, 2025,Der Weg nach Euskadi Tag16: Von Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie nach L' Aiguillon-la-Presqu'île

Today, I really enjoyed being on the Velodyssee. At times, the route leads through hilly, pine-forested dunes, at times directly along the Atlantic, or through a labyrinth of ditches. The bike paths are mostly sandy, but easy to ride. It's getting quite hot again around midday, so more frequent breaks are necessary.

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