The Great Beach – Forêt de la Faute loop from La Tranche-sur-Mer

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The Great Beach – Forêt de la Faute loop from La Tranche-sur-Mer

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The Great Beach – Forêt de la Faute loop from La Tranche-sur-Mer

03:03

51.1km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Marais poitevin

Parc naturel marin de l'Estuaire de la Gironde et de la Mer des Pertuis

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8.42 km

Casse de la Belle Henriette Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

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9.83 km

La Grand-Plage

Highlight • Beach

12.0 km

Forêt de la Faute

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Magnificent path between forest, dune and sea. Follow the beach to the Pointe d'Arçay for a clear view of the Ile de Ré.

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18.5 km

Port de l'Aiguillon-sur-Mer

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Traditional fishing boats still dominate this port on an otherwise mostly tourism-driven coast

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21.4 km

View of La Faute-sur-Mer

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25.3 km

La Dive

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This ancient island in the Gulf of Pictons now overlooks the cereal fields from around fifteen meters. It offers a lovely view of Aiguillon Bay, La Rochelle and the Île de Ré bridge.

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34.1 km

Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm cycle path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Paved diagonal shortcut direct to the Vélodyssée, excellent straight and smooth biking route through the fields without traffic.

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40.3 km

Passerelle du Lay

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This footbridge which spans the Lay to connect Aiguillon-Sur-Mer and La Faute-sur-Mer is now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. It is also very popular with fishermen.

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