Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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4.43 km

Citadel and Fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré

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The city was surrounded by Vauban of a belt of ramparts arranged according to the principles of the engineer. North-east of the city is the citadel; north of the citadel, …

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10.5 km

Bassin du Goisil

Lake

13.9 km

Fier d'Ars Salt Marshes

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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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14.8 km

Whale lighthouse

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16.5 km

Grand Vasais

Lake

19.2 km

Saint Stephen's Church

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Beautiful church in a very romantic place 🤠

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26.3 km

Lighthouse of the Whales

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You can also go up and see the Île Ré from above. Costs a little admission.

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29.2 km

Beautiful shady part under pine trees with frequent access to the beach

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Easy concrete cycleway through the forest, very popular. The other paths & Bridleways in the forest are mainly very soft sand, access to the beach generally entails pushing your bike or leaving it secured & walking

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32.0 km

Lilleau des Niges National Nature Reserve

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33.4 km

Wooden Bridge at the Nature Reserve

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Wooden bridge at nature reserve. Lots of traffic in the summer months 😀

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56.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

7.04 km

6.00 km

3.98 km

1.65 km

Surfaces

34.8 km

14.1 km

6.38 km

969 m

174 m

117 m

Elevation

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Citadel and Fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré

Fier d'Ars Salt Marshes

Whale lighthouse

Saint Stephen's Church

Lighthouse of the Whales

Beautiful shady part under pine trees with frequent access to the beach

Lilleau des Niges National Nature Reserve

Wooden Bridge at the Nature Reserve

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