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Ornithological observatory – The salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

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Ornithological observatory – The salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

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Ornithological observatory – The salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

07:55

139km

480m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Marais poitevin

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.52 km

Marais de la Foye

Highlight • Natural

2.56 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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9.05 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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15.2 km

La Normandelière

Beach

16.8 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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28.9 km

Ruisseau du Grenouillet

Lake

63.4 km

Plage de la Paracou

Beach

71.9 km

Dunes du Puits d'Enfer

Nature Reserve

73.7 km

Espace naturel sensible Saint-Jean d'Orbestier

Nature Reserve

74.3 km

Bois de Saint-Jean

Forest

81.2 km

The salt marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Other

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

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82.5 km

The marshes

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Feels like the Lord of the Rings is beautiful :)

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87.8 km

Marais Guilloteau

Lake

102 km

Vendée Vélo route through the forest at la Motte Martin

Highlight • Cycleway

Particularly pleasant section of vendée vélo route passing through the forest. Smooth, twisty & undulating, mellow easy gravel ride amongst the trees

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121 km

Cycle Path to Château du Veillon

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139 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.6 km

37.9 km

12.3 km

6.31 km

5.93 km

388 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.6 km

31.0 km

17.8 km

12.1 km

4.77 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

36°C

17°C

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Ornithological observatory – The salt marshes loop from Olonne-sur-Mer

Marais de la Foye

Ornithological observatory

Chemin de la Tête de chien

Marais Girard Beach

The salt marshes

The marshes

Vendée Vélo route through the forest at la Motte Martin

Cycle Path to Château du Veillon

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