Lespecier Trail – Côte bicycle path loop from Maison Forestière de l'Espécier

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Lespecier Trail – Côte bicycle path loop from Maison Forestière de l'Espécier

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Lespecier Trail – Côte bicycle path loop from Maison Forestière de l'Espécier

02:21

38.5km

170m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.55 km for 193 m

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8.14 km

Mimizan Beach

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SPECTACULAR infinite and wild beach

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12.9 km

Lespecier Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This pretty section of the Vélodyssée winds its way through the heart of the Landes forest between Mimizan and Léon. This beautiful track leads, among other things, to the wild beach of Lespecier.

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16.3 km

Espécier Beach

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Beautiful stretch of beach just south of Mimizan without the disturbing smells of the paper mill

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16.6 km

The well-paved Vélodyssée trail runs along the coast, sometimes open, sometimes sheltered by forests behind the dunes; mostly away from cars and traffic, with occasional access paths or roads to the beaches.

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25.5 km

Sainte-Madeleine de Contis Church

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The current Sainte-Madeleine de Contis Church was consecrated in 1954. Two wooden chapels previously existed, but were demolished in 1855 (due to dilapidation) and in 1942 (by German troops).
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25.9 km

Contis Lighthouse

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The Contis lighthouse is the only lighthouse in the Landes department. Commissioned in 1863, it stands 41.5 meters high 860 meters from the shore.

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38.5 km

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