Chenal du Douhet – Chassiron lighthouse loop from Dolus-d'Oléron

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France

Charente-Maritime

Dolus-D'Oléron

Chenal du Douhet – Chassiron lighthouse loop from Dolus-d'Oléron

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Chenal du Douhet – Chassiron lighthouse loop from Dolus-d'Oléron

03:22

56.0km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 50.2 km for 306 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

3.25 km

Wooden footbridge of Bois d'Anga

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This wood, composed of maritime pines and holm oaks, offers shaded paths ideal for walks or bike rides. Located near wild beaches, it is a perfect stopover to recharge your batteries between sea and forest.

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16.2 km

Chenal du Douhet

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The Chenal du Douhet is a picturesque site located on the island of Oléron, between the towns of Saint-Georges d'Oléron and La Brée-les-Bains. Here are some interesting points about it:

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19.5 km

La Brée Beach

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In the north of the island of Oléron, this beautiful beach is perfect for a family stop. In summer, swimming is supervised and several water activities are offered.

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20.5 km

Beautiful view at low tide

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27.7 km

A Beach of Cairns

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As you head towards the Chassiron Lighthouse, you will discover a unique and peaceful sight: a beach of cairns, or piles of stones, that have been carefully constructed by visitors …

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27.9 km

Wind-blown tree

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I love this tree formed naturally by the elements

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29.1 km

Chassiron lighthouse

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Iconic site of the island of Oléron, unmissable!

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48.5 km

La Cotinière fishing port

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Great little port, best explored, like the rest of the Oléron island, during the off season.

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56.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

16.7 km

10.1 km

6.00 km

2.70 km

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

21.6 km

4.35 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

18°C

13°C

21 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2025,G2W106 I Nord de l'île d'Oléron

Poor asphalt roads and rocky dirt roads. But beautiful scenery.

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August 10, 2023,Ile de Oléron - Runde von La Perroche

Explored the Ile de Orélon (second largest island in France) by bike. Staying true to the coast up to the lighthouse on the northwestern tip of the island. It was market day in almost every larger town. Just pretty, the little white houses with the blue shutters and the orange roofs. In between, narrow streets with shops and restaurants and …

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