Marais d'Olonne – View of Aubraie Beach loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

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Pays de la Loire

Marais d'Olonne – View of Aubraie Beach loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

Moderate

4.6

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290

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Marais d'Olonne – View of Aubraie Beach loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

02:17

43.0km

110m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.30 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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14.2 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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25.6 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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26.1 km

Salaire bridge

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The Salary Bridge is located in the heart of the marsh and spans the Vertonne River. The original bridge was built in 1758 to replace the Cour de l’Île ferry.

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28.2 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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28.2 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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38.3 km

View of Aubraie Beach

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Beautiful beaches and dunes along the sea.

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39.1 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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43.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

11.4 km

5.01 km

3.84 km

2.00 km

149 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

13.3 km

8.26 km

7.02 km

328 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

September 15, 2025,Brem-Sur-Mer - d'Olonne Salt Marshes Loop

Warm and sunny, a cooling breeze off the sea, gravel tracks through the marshes and the forest. A perfect recipe for an afternoon in the saddle of an analogue bike, lots to see and no climbing.