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Charente-Maritime
La Couarde-Sur-Mer

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

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Road cycling routes
France
Charente-Maritime
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

riders

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.4 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.50 km

New Boutillon Seawall

Highlight • Structure

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

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2

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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3

7.47 km

4

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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5

18.3 km

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

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6

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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7

31.7 km

Fier d'Ars Salt Marshes

Highlight • Structure

Paved and unpaved paths lead criss-cross through the salt marshes of Fier d'Ars. They were already laid out in the 14th century by monks. Nowadays, the harvests are brought together …

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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

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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

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