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

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France

Pays de la Loire

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

Moderate

4.5

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

02:46

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 25.8 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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9.19 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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13.8 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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14.3 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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16.8 km

Chemin de la Tête de chien

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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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24.5 km

Marais Girard Beach

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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

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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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

46.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

16.6 km

4.83 km

3.91 km

3.08 km

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

12.7 km

9.43 km

8.95 km

439 m

295 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

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14°C

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

Ornithological observatory

Olonne salt marshes

Salaire bridge

Marais d'Olonne

Chemin de la Tête de chien

Marais Girard Beach

Les Bourbes de l'Allerie

Cycle route through the Marais d'Olonne

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