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Les Sables-d'Olonne walks
Balade insolite dans le quartier de l'île et le quartier de Chaume
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
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.
The marshes of Île d'Olonne
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Sea and marshes in the Forest of Olonne
Visorando Member 
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 wild coast
Visorando Member 
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.
The Olonnes marsh
Visorando Member 
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.
Towards Saint-Jean d'Orbestier Abbey
Visorando Member 
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.
Dune, forest, Veillon marsh
Visorando Member 
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.
Marshland and castle in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire
Visorando Member 
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.
L'Île d'Olonne au départ de Brem-sur-Mer en boucle
Visorando Member 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.
Countryside and vineyards in Brem-sur-Mer
Visorando Member 
8.50 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Brem-sur-Mer (Vendée)
Just a few minutes from the ocean, take a stroll along the country lanes among sunflowers, wheat fields and vineyards.
⚠️ 25/06/2025: it seems that it is impossible to access the field between 3 and 4 along the path. Thank you for your feedback on this in the reviews.
The Guittière marshes
Visorando Member 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.
La route de la Vertonne in Grosbreuil
Visorando Member 
6.53 mi
+98 ft
-72 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Grosbreuil (Vendée)
Circular to the east of the village of Grosbreuil with typical Vendée bocage landscapes. Calm and relaxing, it allows you to discover a diverse flora, a beautiful sunken path and the trail called "Sentier des Gaulois" (Gaulish Trail).
La Pointe du Payré
Visorando Member 
3.00 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Jard-sur-Mer (Vendée)
A short hike for lovers of unspoilt nature.
The coastal path in Brétignolles
Visorando Member 
6.11 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bretignolles-sur-Mer (Vendée)
The sound of waves crashing on the beaches, the smell of salt air and invigorating sea breezes: this is what you can expect on this hike, which follows the coastline as closely as possible.
Around Les Essais and Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux
Visorando Member 5.97 mi
+135 ft
-131 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Mothe-Achard (Vendée)
A pleasant and varied route with virtually no elevation gain. After a quick stop at the Saint-Georges wash house, you will appreciate the calm of the lake (Le Bibrou). You will then discover some well-maintained paths in the heart of La Mothe-Achard, which are often overlooked. The Auzance, the Château du Plessis, a remarkable oak tree that competed in a national competition for the most beautiful oak trees in 2020, etc., are just some of the surprises that we hope will delight you.