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Barbâtre walks
The Sébastopol Polder Nature Reserve
Visorando Member 
4.49 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Barbâtre (Vendée)
A beautiful walk around a large part of the Polder de Sébastopol nature reserve. This route also takes you past the Étang Vide and the exit of the Gois passage on the Île de Noirmoutier side.
Circular route around the Île de Noirmoutier
Visorando Member 17.96 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from L'Épine (Vendée) (Vendée)
A lovely bike ride to discover the north coast of the Île de Noirmoutier, passing through the salt marshes.
Tour of the Mullembourg Marshes
Visorando Member 3.60 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (Vendée)
Come and discover the soul of Noirmoutier on an easy, flat route where you can explore, in turn, the great Noirmoutier sea wall, the Mullembourg marshes, the sea and, finally, the small Vendée-style houses of the town of Noirmoutier-en-l’Île.
Between marsh and ocean on the Île de Noirmoutier
Visorando Member 
5.63 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from L'Épine (Vendée) (Vendée)
A beautiful circuit between the sea and the marshes at the northern tip of the Île de Noirmoutier, near L'Herbaudière.
Between Beach and Marsh at the end of the island of Noirmoutier (2)
Visorando Member 8.65 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (Vendée)
This beach walk should be done at low tide and includes a section through the marshes.
Remember to check the tide times (see practical information).
Moderator's note: The route was modified on 16/06/2023 to bypass the Bois de la Blanche between 2 and 5, which is private property.
Between the beach and the marshes at the tip of the island of Noirmoutier (1)
Visorando Member 
7.85 mi
+16 ft
-13 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (Vendée)
Hike on the sand along the beach, then through the marshes.
Short route of the Quatre Charrauds
Visorando Member 
3.17 mi
+20 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Monts (Vendée)
A lovely little walk by the sea and through the Vendée tidal creeks. Beautiful scenery for a family outing.
Around Port du Collet
Visorando Member 
7.82 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Moutiers-en-Retz (Loire-Atlantique)
A seaside walk starting from the small Port du Collet, formed by the estuary of a coastal river between the Loire Atlantique and the Vendée
It first follows a small winding road through the Marais Breton marshes, where you can observe numerous wild birds, including swans, geese, ducks, egrets and other marsh wildlife. It then runs along the coast, between the dunes and the beach, with magnificent views of the island of Noirmoutier, Bourgneuf Bay and its fishing grounds.
Sainte-Marie circuit and its tumulus
Visorando Member 
5.25 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Pornic (Loire-Atlantique)
Circuit along the beaches and villas of Pornic, ending at the castle. Return via the Tumulus des Mousseux, then along the golf course. After passing through the town centre, a long grassy path takes us back to the Porteau Beach road.
In the footsteps of Jean Nesmy in Sallertaine
Visorando Member 
4.87 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sallertaine (Vendée)
Circular on the steps of Jean Nesmy in Sallertaine and the surrounding area. This walk takes you to the Moulin de Rairé mill.
From Sallertaine to the Moulin de Rairé
Visorando Member 
1.05 mi
+3 ft
-10 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Sallertaine (Vendée)
A pleasant walk through the marshes from Sallertaine to the Moulin de Rairé, the only windmill to have been in continuous operation since 1560.
Pornic - Pointe St Gildas - Tharon beach
Visorando Member 
12.82 mi
+72 ft
-135 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pornic (Loire-Atlantique)
Two types of landscape for this hike:Jagged rocks and coves from Pornic to Pointe Saint Gildas,Flat rocks with water holes, then the sandy beach from Saint Gildas to Tharon.The journey from Tharon beach to Pornic is by bus.
For experienced walkers, the hike can be completed in one day. It can also be split into two days, with an overnight stay at the hotel at Pointe Saint Gildas.
Tour of Pornic
Visorando Member 
3.33 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Pornic (Loire-Atlantique)
A short walk to explore Pornic from the golf club.
Préfailles and Pointe Saint-Gildas
Visorando Member 
7.59 mi
+102 ft
-82 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Préfailles (Loire-Atlantique)
A very pleasant loop between the sea and the countryside, perfect for getting some fresh air. First along small roads and paths, where you can breathe in the fresh air, then along the sea to enjoy the sea air and spray from Pointe Saint-Gildas.
Préfailles - Circuit around Pointe Saint-Gildas
Visorando Member 
4.54 mi
+69 ft
-56 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Préfailles (Loire-Atlantique)
An easy hike in the commune of Préfailles, to Pointe St-Gildas, which juts out in the waves.
Coastal and inland trails in Préfailles
Visorando Member 
6.42 mi
+118 ft
-135 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Préfailles (Loire-Atlantique)
A seaside resort that has been highly popular since the early days of sea bathing, the coastal path allows you both to admire the grand villas that bear witness to that era and to walk along part of the Jade Coast. After passing several beaches, you will reach a wilder stretch of coastline bordered by a vast expanse of coastal heathland. The return journey through the hinterland will allow you to discover the maze of paths leading back to the coast.
Forest and marshes around Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Visorando Member 10.42 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Monts (Vendée)
A very easy ride to explore the dune forest and Vendée marshes by mountain bike or hybrid bike.
The Haute Perche Canal
Visorando Member 
5.42 mi
+151 ft
-174 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Pornic (Loire-Atlantique)
A stone's throw from the centre of Pornic, the Haute Perche Canal is a haven of peace for walkers.
Between rolling landscapes and bocage scenery, discover the history and natural riches of this waterway from one bank to the other.
Route du Port de Gravette
Visorando Member 
7.41 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Plaine-sur-Mer (Loire-Atlantique)
From the magnificent landscaped park of the Jardin des Lakas, head towards the sea along wide country lanes, then continue along the coast on the coastal path lined with fisheries. After Port de Gravette, an important fishing and yachting port, new paths take you back to La Plaine-sur-Mer.