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Charente-Maritime

Saint-Georges-D'Oléron

View of Fort Boyard – Beach view loop from Plage de la Gautrelle

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France

Charente-Maritime

Saint-Georges-D'Oléron

View of Fort Boyard – Beach view loop from Plage de la Gautrelle

Moderate

5.0

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View of Fort Boyard – Beach view loop from Plage de la Gautrelle

03:17

12.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Plage naturiste

Beach

3.54 km

Saumonards beach

Beach

4.59 km

View of Fort Boyard

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Very beautiful fortress in the sea

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4.78 km

La Pointe des Saumonards is a magnificent place located on the island of Oléron, particularly appreciated for its wild nature and breathtaking views. Here are some points of interest:

1. **Plage des Saumonards**: This beach is one of the wildest on the island, bordered by a beautiful pine forest and dunes. It offers a spectacular view of Fort Boyard and the island of Aix. The beach is ideal for swimming and leisurely walks.

2. **Hiking and mountain biking**: The region is perfect for hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts. A popular route is the 7.7 km loop that leaves Boyardville and passes through the Saumonards forest. You can discover historical remains there and enjoy the surrounding nature.

3. **Water activities**: Saumonards beach is also a good spot for various water activities such as kitesurfing and windsurfing.

It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the island.

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6.68 km

Saumonards State Forest

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This reforestation project, planted to protect the villages of the island from the advance of sand dunes, covers nearly 700 hectares. Here you will find maritime pines and holm oaks, as well as an old fort.

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7.52 km

Foret

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

2.04 km

393 m

Surfaces

6.44 km

4.67 km

997 m

725 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 8 June

19°C

13°C

42 %

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View of Fort Boyard – Beach view loop from Plage de la Gautrelle

View of Fort Boyard

Beach view

View of Fort Boyard

Pointe des Saumonards

Saumonards State Forest

Foret

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