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Arcay Point – Longeville State Forest loop from Jard-sur-Mer

Arcay Point – Longeville State Forest loop from Jard-sur-Mer

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Arcay Point – Longeville State Forest loop from Jard-sur-Mer

03:41

66.6km

120m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.7 km for 297 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24.5 km

View of the Belle Henriette stilted footbridge

Highlight • Other

Connects the two campgrounds to the beach through the protected area, crossing wetland and sandy dunes

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28.4 km

Forêt de la Faute

Highlight • Forest

Magnificent path between forest, dune and sea. Follow the beach to the Pointe d'Arçay for a clear view of the Ile de Ré.

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32.2 km

Pointe d'Arcay, a unique strip of land that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, is a hidden gem on the Vendée coast. This nature reserve has a great diversity of ecosystems: sandy beaches, dunes, salt marshes, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

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41.7 km

The Beautiful Henriette

Highlight • Other

impressive how the pool looks different every time

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51.1 km

Longeville State Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

These gravel-type paths are very pleasant and rolling, ideal for crossing the Longeville national forest. Far from cars, surrounded by nature, enjoy the shade and coolness of the forest.

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56.1 km

Vendée Vélo route through the forest at la Motte Martin

Highlight • Cycleway

Particularly pleasant section of vendée vélo route passing through the forest. Smooth, twisty & undulating, mellow easy gravel ride amongst the trees

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66.0 km

Jard-sur-Mer

Highlight • Settlement

Quaint historic town, actually a couple of miles inland from the sea, despite the name. The old Sainte-Anne chapel is one of dozens of sites marked with useful information panels

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66.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

14.4 km

8.04 km

3.10 km

2.30 km

Surfaces

30.9 km

12.9 km

11.6 km

9.45 km

1.22 km

573 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

32°C

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Arcay Point – Longeville State Forest loop from Jard-sur-Mer

View of the Belle Henriette stilted footbridge

The Great Beach

Forêt de la Faute

Arcay Point

The Beautiful Henriette

Longeville State Forest

Vendée Vélo route through the forest at la Motte Martin

Jard-sur-Mer

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