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Pays de la Loire
Les Sables-D'Olonne
Château-D'Olonne

The salt marshes – Baie de Cayola loop from Espace naturel sensible Saint-Jean d'Orbestier

Routes
France
Pays de la Loire
Les Sables-D'Olonne
Château-D'Olonne

The salt marshes – Baie de Cayola loop from Espace naturel sensible Saint-Jean d'Orbestier

Moderate

13

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The salt marshes – Baie de Cayola loop from Espace naturel sensible Saint-Jean d'Orbestier

01:37

27.4km

170m

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: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.44 km

La Parée Cove

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Spectacular coves of steep rocks are set back in the coastline, tightly packed by the cycle path.

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2

3.09 km

Saint-Jean d'Orbestier Abbey

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Currently under renovation

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3

16.0 km

The salt marshes

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The salt marshes of the Payré estuary are splendid. Their unique shapes create delightful patterns in the landscape.

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4

17.3 km

Cycle Path to Château du Veillon

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5

18.6 km

Port Bourgenay

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Picturesque town with great places to take a break.

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6

22.3 km

Baie de Cayola

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The rocks of the bay are particularly beautiful to see at low tide.

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7

22.4 km

not far from the city, about 6-7 km a great view down the cliffs... also very nice for walking, there is a lined path for Fusshausen along the cliffs

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23.0 km

Cayola Bay

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Remarkable place where you can observe: a natural pebble dike. Opposite in the bay, if the tide is low you will observe the remains of a pier.

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23.7 km

Bois de Saint-Jean

Forest

B

27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.98 km

7.18 km

5.02 km

4.77 km

473 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

6.78 km

5.82 km

2.98 km

193 m

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Tuesday 14 July

32°C

20°C

37 %

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