Discover our walking trails
In Les Sables d'Olonne, our footpaths invite you to explore some exceptionally beautiful natural scenery. Follow an itinerary along the rocky coastline to keep an eye on the Atlantic Ocean, or a loop through the Olonne state forest to the sweet smell of pine trees... Or maybe you'd prefer the iodine-scented scents of the beach? Step by step, you'll discover all the raw splendour of our destination!
Discover all our hiking ideas
Walking tours
Natural heritage
The Marsh- La Fleur de sel - L'Ile d'Olonne
- Les Sauniers - Olonne sur Mer/L'Ile d'Olonne
- Le Marais de la Foye - Les Sables d'Olonne
- Les Conches Bressaudières - Les Sables d'Olonne Quartier d'Olonne sur Mer
- L'Arboretum - Les Sables d'Olonne Quartier d'Olonne
- Le Menhir - Les Sables d'Olonne Olonne sur Mer area
- Les Gravelots - Les Sables d'Olonne Quartier d'Olonne
- Les Bourbes - Les Sables d'Olonne Olonne sur Mer district
- Les 5 Parcs - Vairé
- Le Gué de la Brunière - Sainte Foy
- Le Champ Martin - Saint Mathurin
- Le Tanchet - Les Sables d'Olonne Château d'Olonne district
- Le Giraudet - Saint Mathurin
- La Blainière - Vairé
- La Sainte Clémentine - Sainte-Foy
- Le Tour de Vairé
- Access on foot to the beaches of Olonne sur Mer via the forest
Built heritage
Historical heritage- Saint-Jean d'Orbestier - Les Sables d'Olonne - Château d'Olonne district
- La Bauduère - Les Sables d'Olonne - Olonne districtLe Moulin Saint-Jean
- Le Moulin Saint-Jean - Les Sables d'Olonne - Château d'Olonne district
- Le sentier de l'Ecluse - Les Sables d'Olonne district
- Les Phares - Les Sables d'Olonne
Cycling tours
Natural heritage
The Marsh- Salt by bike
- The Ch'noue
- The Pines
- Vairé by bike
- Les Ferme
Built heritage
Historical heritage- The Old Port
- The Chemin de Ronde - Les Sables d'Olonne - Château d'Olonne district
- The canal
For the Vélodyssée, the coastal cycle path linking Roscoff to Hendaye, this 1400km cycle route takes in all the landscapes of the Atlantic coast on signposted paths.
Hiker's Charter
- 1. Dress appropriately, as the weather can be unpredictable.
- 2. In the hot season, I drink regularly and bring a cap and sun cream.
- 3. Don't stray far from signposted footpaths or cycle paths.
- 4. In town, I stay on the pavements and generally respect the highway code and my speed.
- 5. I respect private property.
- 6. I don't leave rubbish on the road, I remember to pick it up.
- 7. Don't light fires.
- 8. I keep my dog on a lead and I'm discreet, wild animals don't like to be disturbed.
- 9. Respect other users and be courteous; the paths are open to everyone.
- 10. Our environment is rich and often protected. I respect the fauna and flora and I remember to clean my soles, because without knowing it, I could be harming biodiversity.
- 11. During the autumn-winter hunting season, I am vigilant. I can check the hunting calendar on the ONF signs or on the Office National de la Chasse website.
- 12. When cycling, I protect myself: helmets, lighting, brakes in good condition and tyres inflated, I wear a retro-reflective jacket at night or in grey weather, I have a bell...
- 13. If I notice any anomalies on the circuits, I report them to the Sables d'Olonne Agglomération urban planning department on Suricate via sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr.
Cirkwi application
Download the free Cirkwi application from Google Play Store or Apple Store.
By using the 'Position' mode on your mobile phone to find your location, you'll be able to explore Les Sables d'Olonne on foot or by bike, through forests, marshes and along the wild coast ....
Enjoy the walks!
Download the "Balade & Vous" guide (36 cycling and walking itineraries)
