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La Couarde-sur-Mer walks
On the Loix-en-Ré peninsula
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Tour of the Loix peninsula
Visorando Member 
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.
Around Bois-Plage-en-Ré
Visorando Member 
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.
Saint-Martin-de-Ré heritage trail
Visorando Member 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.
Explore the old town of Saint-Martin-de-Ré
Visorando Member 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).
From Saint-Martin-de-Ré to La Flotte
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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).
From the Bois de Trousse Chemise to Portes-en-Ré via the Lilleau des Niges
Visorando Member 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.
From the Fier to the sea at Ars-en-Ré
Association / Club / Walk leader 
9.63 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ars-en-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
A magnificent walk around Ars en Ré. From the banks of the Fier, pass through the salt marshes to reach the Martray sea wall, the Combe à l'Eau forest and return to the Fier and the port of Ars.
The black and white bell tower, which serves as a landmark for local sailors, is always in view.
The Fier d'Ars-en-Ré
Visorando Member 
5.84 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Ars-en-Ré (Charente-Maritime)
After passing through the small village of Ars-en-Ré with its typical narrow streets, you will follow the Fier d'Ars to the ocean. You will then finish your walk by following the beach back to the starting point.
La Flotte en Ré and the Rivedoux Forest
Visorando Member 
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.
Around the Abbaye des Châteliers and Fort de la Prée
Visorando Member 
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.
From Saint-Clément-des-Baleines to Portes-en-Ré
Visorando Member 
12.29 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk that begins with a passage through a nature reserve (salt marshes and nature reserve - the main refuge for many migratory birds from November to May) and then continues through the "petit bois de trousse chemise" (small wood) beloved by Aznavour. The return trip along the beach to the whale lighthouse offers a complete change of scenery. Sumptuous panorama from the top of the lighthouse.
The wild coast, the Conche des Baleines and the Saint-Clément marshes
Visorando Member 
5.77 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (Charente-Maritime)
This easy circular will give you a glimpse of the four main landscapes on Île de Ré: a somewhat wild rocky coastline, a large sandy beach, the salt marshes for which this part of the island is famous, and finally the agricultural sector, mainly early potatoes and vines. Along the way, you can admire the unmissable Phare des Baleines lighthouse, the watchtower of Île de Ré.
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 Phare des Baleines lighthouse
Visorando Member 
3.53 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (Charente-Maritime)
A circular loop to see the Phare des Baleines lighthouse from its best angle. Return via the Conche des Baleines.
A short walk around the Phare des Baleines
Visorando Member 1.61 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (Charente-Maritime)
It’s completely flat. It’s briny. It’s lovely to see the lighthouse from a different angle.
Route along the coast and through the forest from Rivedoux-Plage to La Flotte-en-Ré.
Visorando Member 
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.
Chassiron Lighthouse and northern Oléron
Visorando Member 
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.