Le Pays des Achards is an ideal destination for the cycle tourism in Vendée, with a variety of courses suitable for all levels: family walks, mountain bike or cycle path sports circuits. Discover more 30 bike circuits, 4 mountain bike trails, 3 Vendée Vélo cycle routes et 1 Gravel circuit, perfect for exploring the area between countryside, valleys and wooded paths.
Go directly to the section that inspires you and discover all of our cycling circuits in Pays des Achards!
- All our cycling routes in Pays des Achards
- Our mountain bike routes
- The Vendée Vélo cycle routes
- The Gravel circuit: The Hiker
- Discover the Vendée by bike
To best prepare for your bike ride, also discover:
- 🏠 Where to eat and sleep by bike : accommodation and restaurants suitable for cyclists.
- 🔧 Practical services for cyclists : bicycle rental and repair, water points, bicycle and luggage transport, etc.
- 🚴 The Accueil Vélo© brand : for a welcome and services adapted to the needs of cyclists.
Choose your route and set off to discover the Pays des Achards on two wheels!
All our cycling routes in Pays des Achards
Le Pays des Achards offers more than 30 bike circuits to explore the territory in complete freedom. Whether you are in cycling trip, looking for a nature walk or a course sports stakeholders , There is something for every taste.
How to choose your route?
- Use the orange “filter” button to select your courses
- Indicate the desired distance, the departure town or the type of circuit
- Then click on “show results”
- On each of the sheets, you can download the circuit in PDF or the GPX file and click on the “Accommodation”, “Where to eat” and “Practical” pictograms to see them appear near your route.
Our mountain bike routes
Lovers of Moutain Bike will find here technical courses et varied, crossing woods, valleys and steep paths.
Explore the the Jaunay valley according to your desires thanks to our 4 mountain bike routes! The 12 and 25 km blue routes are perfect for families or beginners. They will introduce you to mountain biking on rolling paths and small roads. As for the red routes of 41 and 58 km, they are aimed at more experienced mountain bikers.
- Mountain bike route n°1 in the Jaunay Valley (official FF bike markings, arrow and yellow circles, 12 km)
- Mountain bike route n°2 in the Jaunay Valley (official FF bike markings, arrow and yellow circles, 25 km)
- Mountain bike route n°3 in the Jaunay Valley (official FF bike markings, arrow and yellow circles), 41 km)
- Mountain bike route n°4 in the Jaunay Valley (official FF bike markings, arrow and yellow circles), 58 km)
🗺️ On each of the sheets, you can download the mountain bike circuit map and the GPX track
The Vendée Vélo cycle routes
Want to go see the sea by bike? The network Vendee Cycling cross the Pays des Achards, connecting the territory to the Sables-d'Olonne, Brétignolles-sur-Mer and La Roche-sur-Yon on the marked and secure routes.
- The first goes from Les Achards to Brétignolles-sur-Mer passing through Saint-Julien-des-Landes and the Jaunay Lake (11,8 km).
- The second route, still departing from Les Achards, joins Les Sables d'Olonne via the salt marshes of Ile d'Olonne.
- Finally, the third route, from Les Achards, joins La Roche-sur-Yon passing through the forest of Sainte-Flaive-des-Loups.
🗺️ On each of the sheets, you can download the Vendée Vélo route map and the GPX track
Gravel riding in Vendée: a circuit through the landscapes
Gravel, contraction of English gravel bike (gravel bike), is an increasingly popular hybrid practice, halfway between road cycling and mountain biking.
Born in the United States in the 70s, it now appeals to an audience in search of freedom, varied routes and mixed terrain, alternating between asphalt, farm roads, forest trails and rolling tracks. The Gravel bike stands out for its versatility: lightweight frame, road handlebars, wider tires... It is ideal for exploring contrasting territories without being limited to a single surface.
📍 The “La Randonneuse” circuit: a 110 km Gravel loop
From Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, the Gravel circuit La Randonneuse offers a loop of 110 km through coastline, marshes, vineyards, forest and Vendée bocageThis route also crosses the Pays des Achards, with a remarkable portion at the level of the Jaunay Lake, offering a natural setting suitable for a break or a more technical passage.
Between Brem-sur-Mer and Apremont, the route alternates between climbs, descents and more rolling sections, with varied viewpoints on the inland countryside. The arrival in the Jaunay Valley, side La Chapelle-Hermier, marks a nice transition towards a more bocage atmosphere.
Accessible to experienced gravel cyclists and mountain bikers comfortable over long distances, this circuit is designed for those who wish to combine discovery of natural heritage et sports challenge.
Discover the Vendée by bike
With over 1 km of safe cycle routes, Vendée is an unmissable destination for lovers of bike trips. Thanks to its greenways, cycle paths and marked circuits, the territory allows you to explore the diversity of Vendée landscapes in complete peace.
🧳 Want to explore the Vendée by bike over several days?
Check out our “Iodized breezes and wooded trails” itinerant stay : a 4 or 5 day loop starting from Les Achards, between coast, countryside and marshes.
The main cycling routes in Vendée:
- ???? Vendee Cycling : a structured network of more than 70 cycle routes and near 30 local loopsIt connects the towns, beaches and natural areas of the department.
- 🌊 The Velodyssey : a route that follows the Atlantic coast and crosses the Vendée from north to south. The Vélodyssée passes in particular through Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Les Sables-d'Olonne
- (I.e. The Francette bike : a route that connects Normandy to the Atlantic via the Vendée. This route is ideal for discovering the landscapes of the bocage and the Marais Poitevin.
- (I.e. The Vendée Bike Tour : a new cycle route 570 km in 20 stages which allows you to discover the Vendée while pedaling.
- (I.e. La Vélidéle : a positive cyclo-route from the Atlantic coast to Limousin, over 600 km and which connects La Vélodyssée and La Vélo Francette. It offers a crossing of the Vendée over around sixty kilometers in the heart of the Bocage vendéen
