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Olonne salt marshes – Salaire bridge loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

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Pays de la Loire

Olonne salt marshes – Salaire bridge loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

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Olonne salt marshes – Salaire bridge loop from Les Sables d'Olonne

02:47

46.0km

120m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.54 km for 260 m

After 25.7 km for 165 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.12 km

Ornithological observatory

Highlight • Other

Here you can observe the diverse birdlife of the saltworks area without disturbing the animals.
There are display boards with explanations, unfortunately only in French

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2

9.19 km

Olonne salt marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Other

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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3

13.8 km

Salaire bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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4

14.3 km

Marais d'Olonne

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

16.8 km

Chemin de la Tête de chien

Highlight • Trail

La Tête de chien is a beautiful forest path that connects the Granges beach and the Olonne marsh. The place is perfect for varying the landscapes during your outing, between sea, woods and wetlands.

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6

24.5 km

Marais Girard Beach

Highlight • Beach

Marais Girard Beach is a popular place for families. To the south, the beaches stretch for several kilometers up to Les Sables-d'Olonne, while to the north the coast becomes rocky.

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25.9 km

La Normandelière

Beach

8

36.5 km

Les Bourbes de l'Allerie

Highlight • Natural

very pleasant route in the forest with this passage in the muds of Allerie to see absolutely during your walk

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9

39.0 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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43.8 km

La Ch'noue

Lake

B

46.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

16.8 km

4.76 km

3.99 km

3.01 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

12.9 km

9.60 km

8.90 km

331 m

330 m

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