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Lighthouse of the Whales – Salt Marshes of Île de Ré loop from La Couarde-sur-Mer

Lighthouse of the Whales – Salt Marshes of Île de Ré loop from La Couarde-sur-Mer

Moderate

4.7

(21)

853

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Lighthouse of the Whales – Salt Marshes of Île de Ré loop from La Couarde-sur-Mer

01:46

41.0km

50m

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: August 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.4 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.50 km

New Boutillon Seawall

Highlight • Structure

Nice piece of concrete dike that you can walk or cycle over

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5.10 km

Salt Marshes of Île de Ré

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Perfect for an easy bike ride. You can buy salt from self-service kiosk.

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7.47 km

Ice Cream Stop at the Marina

Highlight • Cafe

14.1 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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18.3 km

The beacon of La Rivière aux Portes

Highlight • Other

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

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21.0 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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31.7 km

Fier d'Ars Salt Marshes

Highlight • Structure

Section certainly very pretty but which is not really essential for a mountain biker: the route is totally asphalted and much more suitable for other types of bike;)

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35.3 km

Port of Loix

Highlight • Settlement

The small port of Loix offers benches and a shady meadow for a rest.

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41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

14.8 km

3.89 km

544 m

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

8.46 km

642 m

508 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 27 August

22°C

17°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Lighthouse of the Whales – Salt Marshes of Île de Ré loop from La Couarde-sur-Mer

New Boutillon Seawall

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Ice Cream Stop at the Marina

Lighthouse of the Whales

The beacon of La Rivière aux Portes

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Port of Loix

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