Saumonards State Forest – Oyster Route loop from Ancienne gare de Sauzelle

France

Charente-Maritime

Saint-Georges-D'Oléron

Saumonards State Forest – Oyster Route loop from Ancienne gare de Sauzelle

Moderate

4.5

(15)

riders

Saumonards State Forest – Oyster Route loop from Ancienne gare de Sauzelle

02:49

56.5km

100m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.7 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.95 km

Saumonards State Forest

Highlight • Forest

very good course for children. Secured.

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10.7 km

Boyardville Harbour and view of Fort Boyard

Highlight • Structure

This is the place for taking a boat to la rochelle

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12.1 km

Fort-Royer oyster farm and natural site

Highlight • Other

17.0 km

Oyster Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A magnificent road in the heart of the marshes along the seaside to do at the end of the afternoon.

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24.3 km

The citadel of Château-d'Oléron, one of the most remarkable defensive works built on the Atlantic side of Charente-Maritime. Access is free all year round. Many guided tours are organized there during school holidays

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24.5 km

Colorful Oyster Huts of Château-d'Oléron

Highlight • Structure

Colorful fisherman's huts converted into workshops or sales stands.

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28.7 km

Chenal d'Ors

Lake

31.4 km

Le Petit-Village and the Saltworks

Highlight • Other

You can rent boats for a closer look at the salt pans, and there are excellent bars for refreshments!
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31.5 km

Saltworks Port

Highlight • Historical Site

Absolutely to discover. Very charming.

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37.9 km

Forêt d'Avail

Forest

39.4 km

Bois du Treuil

Forest

56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

14.8 km

12.8 km

4.78 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

20.3 km

9.21 km

3.69 km

324 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

17°C

19 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2025,Boucle Port des Salines – Route des huîtres au départ de Chaucre

A beautiful, rolling loop from Dominos to the south of the island. Passing through the port of La Cotinière, the Grand Village forest, the salt marshes, a treat at the Château citadel, then returning via the Oyster Route, Boyard Ville and the cycle path through the Saumonards fort.

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June 18, 2025,Morgenrunde über die Brücke

I got up early and set off – my family doubts my kind of vacation. But the fresh morning air and the low sun conjure up my favorite atmosphere on the island. For me, that seems to last forever. It's just as lovely to cycle into the warmth of the day. Today it's the southern part of the island, including …

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