Gachère bridge – Île d'Olonne Marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

Gachère bridge – Île d'Olonne Marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

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Gachère bridge – Île d'Olonne Marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

03:02

56.9km

150m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.55 km

Marais de la Foye

Highlight • Natural

8.22 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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15.2 km

La Normandelière

Beach

16.1 km

Marais Girard Beach

Highlight • Beach

the cycle path from Saint Gilles Croix de Vie to Brem sur Mer is very pleasant, marked out in the pines

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16.9 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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18.2 km

Brétignolles-sur-Mer Coastal Road

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Pretty seaside made up of rocks and small sandy beaches, as well as small clumps of vegetation which have managed to develop along the seaside.

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45.6 km

Gachère bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Take advantage of your crossing on this bridge to admire the Auzance river! The bike lane / sidewalk even offers enough space to make a short stop.

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49.4 km

Île d'Olonne Marshes

Highlight • Other

Beautiful bird paradise, great Marais landscape. Well maintained cycle paths.

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54.4 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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