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France
Pays de la Loire
Les Sables-D'Olonne
Olonne-Sur-Mer

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

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Pays de la Loire
Les Sables-D'Olonne
Olonne-Sur-Mer

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

Moderate

4.7

(3)

14

riders

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

03:45

60.6km

250m

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: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.52 km

Marais de la Foye

Highlight • Natural

2

2.56 km

Ornithological observatory

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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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3

5.63 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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4

10.9 km

Passage that allows you to cross the Auzance which flows along a green valley

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5

17.1 km

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6

27.7 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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29.2 km

La Normandelière

Beach

8

35.4 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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9

37.8 km

Lovely trail in the Olonne state forest

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Practicable in any season, mountain bike or hybrid bike

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47.6 km

Plage de la Paracou

Beach

54.9 km

La Ch'noue

Lake

B

60.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

16.4 km

8.13 km

7.19 km

5.64 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

13.7 km

11.9 km

11.7 km

4.35 km

714 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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