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Charente-Maritime

Les Portes-En-Ré

Lighthouse of the Whales – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Les Portes-en-Ré

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Mountain biking trails

France

Charente-Maritime

Les Portes-En-Ré

Lighthouse of the Whales – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Les Portes-en-Ré

Moderate

4.5

(2)

riders

Lighthouse of the Whales – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Les Portes-en-Ré

00:43

13.1km

20m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.18 km for 81 m

After 6.96 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.54 km

Beautiful shady part under pine trees with frequent access to the beach

Highlight • Other

Easy concrete cycleway through the forest, very popular. The other paths & Bridleways in the forest are mainly very soft sand, access to the beach generally entails pushing your bike or leaving it secured & walking

Tip by

4.54 km

Grande Plage Sauvage de Chassiron

Highlight • Beach

6.76 km

Lighthouse of the Whales

Highlight • Monument

You can also go up and see the Île Ré from above. Costs a little admission.

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Tip by

6.80 km

Lighthouse of the Whales

Highlight • Monument

If you want to visit the lighthouse, you have to park your bike in the large bike parking lot; cycling is prohibited in the entire area.
The lighthouse is open all year round.

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

3.85 km

1.21 km

859 m

300 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

5.65 km

1.05 km

201 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

22°C

18°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Lighthouse of the Whales – Lighthouse of the Whales loop from Les Portes-en-Ré

Beautiful shady part under pine trees with frequent access to the beach

Grande Plage Sauvage de Chassiron

Lighthouse of the Whales

Lighthouse of the Whales

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