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Château-d'Olonne walks
From Puits d'Enfer to Cayola
Visorando Member
4.52 mi
+118 ft
-141 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Château-d'Olonne (Vendée)
A hike along the Atlantic coast, from Les Sables d'Olonne to Château d'Olonne. In all seasons, preferably during days of high tides, to admire the surf at Puits d'Enfer.
Balade insolite dans le quartier de l'île et le quartier de Chaume
4.35 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Les Sables-d'Olonne (Vendée)
Vous aimez les découvertes originales et insolites ?
Profitez de votre séjour aux Sables-d'Olonne pour vous balader dans le Quartier de l'île de Penotte, un lieu atypique et haut en couleur qui ne laisse personne indifférent !
Rejoignez le quartier de la Chaume qui est le cœur historique des Sables-d’Olonne en utilisant "La passeur".
Seafront at Les Sables-d'Olonne
6.01 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Sables-d'Olonne (Vendée)
From the small jetty to the Puits d'Enfer, discover the seafront of Les Sables-d'Olonne.
La Chaume – Sauveterre circular loop
12.17 mi
+33 ft
-26 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Sables-d'Olonne (Vendée)
A lovely walk through woods, marshes and beaches.
The marshes of Île d'Olonne
8.53 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from L'Île-d'Olonne (Vendée)
A very pleasant walk in the Île d'Olonne Marshes Nature Reserve. You are likely to see herons and other species.
The salt flower trail
3.30 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from L'Île-d'Olonne (Vendée)
Set off to explore the Marais des Olonnes.
Towards Saint-Jean d'Orbestier Abbey
8.15 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
An easy and pleasant circular route from the port of Bourgenay via Orbestier Abbey. You will discover pleasant and peaceful paths in the first part after crossing Bourgenay following the mixed trail.
The return journey is along the seafront, taking you past the Bois de Saint-Jean before diving down to Cayola Bay and its footbridge, then following the coastline to the car park at the end of the route.
Important: see practical information.
Marshland and castle in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire
7.04 mi
+157 ft
-187 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
This route will introduce you to the town of Talmont with its marshes fed by the Payré River, which flows through the village of Talmont, also famous for its castle built by Richard the Lionheart.
Dune, forest, Veillon marsh
3.74 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
Hike along the dunes, forest and marshes. A biotope waiting to be discovered.
The wild coast
4.49 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Olonne-sur-Mer (Vendée)
This is a pleasant route offering a beautiful walk through the forest, over the dunes and along the beach, with a climb back up to the ski hill, the highest point in the forest at 34 metres above sea level.
Sea and marshes in the Forest of Olonne
6.11 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Olonne-sur-Mer (Vendée)
The Olonne forest stretches across the dune massif that borders the ocean between Brem-sur-Mer and Les Sables d'Olonne. This massif completely isolates the marshes located between the forest and the first hills where the vineyards of the Vendée fiefdoms flourish. This circuit offers a walk between the ocean and the banks of the Vertonne through the flat, open landscapes of the marshes, the more rugged forest and the immensity of the sea.
The Olonnes marsh
3.51 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Olonne-sur-Mer (Vendée)
This route winds between the forest and the Olonnes marshes, where many species of birds come to find food and peace.
The Guittière marshes
4.39 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
Discover the Guittière marshes and Port de la Guittière, and sample oysters (with tasting) from the producers.
Pointe du Payré
2.91 mi
+7 ft
-62 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Jard-sur-Mer (Vendée)
Easy access by car, with several car parks. A very lovely walk through woodland, along the rocky coastline and across beaches. Beautiful views of the Vendée coastline. No difficulty, but there are sandy sections.
La Pointe du Payré
3.00 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Jard-sur-Mer (Vendée)
A short hike for lovers of unspoilt nature.
L'Île d'Olonne au départ de Brem-sur-Mer en boucle
16.74 mi
+269 ft
-253 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Brem-sur-Mer (Vendée)
A very pleasant hike between Brem-sur-Mer and Île d'Olonne, which first follows the trails of the Forêt d'Olonne, then the Marais d'Olonne and finally the bocage of the hinterland.
⚠️ 13.08.2025: hike modified between 7 and 8, no access for bikes at 7 to reach the marshes.