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The Five Landscapes Trail in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré
Visorando Member
4.74 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Marie-de-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
It's a walk to stroll at your own pace through the village's different natural environments. This route will take you from the narrow streets to the forest and from the coast to the former salt marshes of the Grands Prés, now a major site for biodiversity on the Île de Ré.
Around the Abbaye des Châteliers and Fort de la Prée
3.49 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from La Flotte (Charente-Maritime)
Walk along the north coast at the entrance to Île de Ré to discover the imposing ruins of Châteliers Abbey, dating from 1156, and Fort de la Prée, the oldest military building on the island.
La Flotte en Ré and the Rivedoux Forest
7.38 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Flotte (Charente-Maritime)
Starting from the ruins of Châteliers Abbey, this route will first take you along the coast at the top of the cliff, then across the Flotte via its small footpaths. You will then return to the starting point through the pine and holm oak forest of Rivedoux, passing by Fort de la Prée.
Route along the coast and through the forest from Rivedoux-Plage to La Flotte-en-Ré.
10.72 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rivedoux-Plage (Charente-Maritime)
Start at the foot of the Ile de Ré bridge and walk along the coast to the small village of La Flotte-en-Ré, returning through the woods. During this walk, you will discover Fort de la Pré, Abbaye des Châteliers, the small port of La Flotte-en-Ré and the small village of Rivedoux-Plage.
Around Bois-Plage-en-Ré
8.43 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
Bois-Plage-en-Ré is the seaside resort of the Ile de Ré with long beaches lined with dunes. It is also a wine producing region with plenty of wooded areas.
From Saint-Martin-de-Ré to La Flotte
4.20 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
A leisurely stroll between Saint-Martin-de-Ré and La Flotte along a coastal path reserved for pedestrians.
Explore the village of La Flotte and its daily market.
Discovering Saint-Martin-de-Ré
3.52 mi
+36 ft
-49 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
Discover Saint-Martin-de-Ré and its fortifications designed by Vauban (citadel, ramparts, guardhouse).
Explore the old town of Saint-Martin-de-Ré
1.14 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
Architectural tour of the old town of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire de l'Île de Ré (heritage service of the Île de Ré Community of Communes).
Saint-Martin-de-Ré heritage trail
2.55 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
This tour invites you to discover the rich history of Saint-Martin-de-Ré through the heritage signage of the Pays d'art et d'histoire de l'Île de Ré (heritage service of the Community of Communes). Through these monuments and unmissable sites, you will discover the many facets of this town, which will reveal some of its secrets.
From the Ile de Ré bridge to Nieul-sur-Mer
10.20 mi
+135 ft
-105 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
The first part of the route takes you along the coastal trail with a section around the outskirts of the small ports of Lauzières and Plomb.
Small viewing points are scattered along the route giving you the chance to observe the Pertuis Breton and the Ile de Ré and its bridge.
The return leg takes you around the outskirts of the Nieul-Sur-Mer communes and then L'Houmeau.
Chemin de Pampin
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.12 mi
+66 ft
-43 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
A beautiful walk along the Charente coastline, between Pointe de la Répentie and Port du Plomb. Beautiful views of the Île de Ré bridge, the northern shore of the island and the Vendée coast, separated by the Pertuis Breton.
On the Loix-en-Ré peninsula
11.53 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde-sur-Mer (Charente-Maritime)
The smallest village and port on the Île de Ré, in the heart of the salt marshes. A very peaceful peninsula, bordered to the east by the Fosse de Loix and to the west by the Fier d'Ars. The small village of Loix is very lively in summer.
From La Couarde-sur-Mer to the Martray crossing
7.71 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde-sur-Mer (Charente-Maritime)
This hike, starting from the small village of La Couarde-sur-Mer, will take you through the salt marshes of Loix-en-Ré and, after passing through Martray, the narrowest point on Île de Ré, back to the starting point along the coast.
La Rochelle - Esnandes circular loop
33.96 mi
+174 ft
-171 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
La Rochelle, Esnandes, La Rochelle circular tour along the Aiguillon bay, then return via the Canal de Marans.
Between land and sea: from Lagord to L’Houmeau and Nieul-sur-Mer
9.63 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lagord (Charente-Maritime)
The appeal of this walk lies in the diversity of ecosystems encountered: high ground with sweeping views over the towns north of La Rochelle; marshes – the Gâtineau marshes and the Pampin marshes – frequented by numerous species of birds; the coastline, its cliffs, its oyster beds and the charming little port of Le Plomb with its footbridge.
Stroll through La Rochelle
2.28 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
A very pleasant stroll through the streets of La Rochelle will allow you to discover the old town and all its charms.
Encan - Chef de Baie
7.87 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
Discover the seaside in La Rochelle. From the new Maritime Museum, through the Old Port, the Parks, the Casino and Port Neuf, to Chef de Baie beach. A blend of history, greenery and human activity.
This is La Rochelle: "Beautiful and Rebellious"!
Tour of the Loix peninsula
5.23 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Loix (Charente-Maritime)
Best enjoyed in winter in the sunshine, without the crowds of tourists.
This hike can also be extended by about 1.5 km via the eastern part of Loix, Le Clénandré.
There are no difficulties or pitfalls, and everything is well signposted. Much of the route can also be covered by bicycle.
Much of the route is on a dyke where you will have a beautiful view of the sea and the barnacle geese in season.
In the footsteps of Georges Simenon in La Rochelle
4.14 mi
+20 ft
-23 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime)
Take a stroll through La Rochelle, passing by the iconic locations featured in Simenon's novels. This literary tour will also give you a glimpse of La Rochelle's most interesting sights. From the station, pass by the Café de la Paix where he was a regular, the bourgeois streets of Réaumur and L'Escale where his heroes live, the La Genette district where he lived, and other places.
Chassiron Lighthouse and northern Oléron
2.32 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Denis-d'Oléron (Charente-Maritime)
The northern tip of the island of Oléron evokes mixed feelings. Its wide open spaces give a sense of boundless freedom, its cliffs make it feel like the end of the world, while its traditional villages transport you to another era. Add to this a magnificent lighthouse watching over the surrounding area, and you have the perfect combination of history and culture mixed with exceptional panoramic views.
From the Bois de Trousse Chemise to Portes-en-Ré via the Lilleau des Niges
5.57 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Portes-en-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
At the very tip of the Île de Ré, La Patache is an oyster-farming port on the banks of the Fier d’Ars. It is an excellent starting point for a walk that will take you through marshes and along beaches across the unassuming yet highly sought-after area of Portes-en-Ré.
Plan to finish at the beaches at low tide.
