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Hike around the Jaunay Lake is a lot of fun thanks to the many trails. Flat paths along the water contrast with steep heights. Busier parts alternate with secret corners, which seem far from the world.

Several hikes take their departure around Jaunay. A tourist map is available free of charge at thePays des Achards Tourist Office or download below.

Hiking

Each hiker has his own path! Whether you just want to stretch your legs on a Sunday afternoon or head out for the day with your picnic in the bag, here are the trails around the lake:

Between 1 and 5 km

Between 6 and 10 km

More than 10 km

Around Lake Jaunay

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SENTIER ENTRE RIVES ET HAUTEURS
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TRAIL BETWEEN BANKS AND HEIGHTS

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GR364, DU POITOU À L’OCÉAN EN VENDÉE
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GR364, FROM POITOU TO THE OCEAN IN VENDÉE

BEAULIEU-SOUS-LA-ROCHE

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SENTIER DE LA GUYONNIÈRE
Loop

GUYONNIÈRE TRAIL

SAINT-JULIEN-DES-LANDES

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SENTIER DES SOUCHES
Loop

TRAIL OF THE STUMPS

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TOUR DU LAC DU JAUNAY
Loop

JAUNAY LAKE TOUR

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SENTIER DES COTEAUX DU LAC
Loop

SLOPES OF THE LAKE TRAIL

SAINT-JULIEN-DES-LANDES

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SENTIER DES VILLAGES
Loop

VILLAGE TRAIL

SAINT-JULIEN-DES-LANDES

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SENTIER DES MOULINS
Loop

MILL TRAIL

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SENTIER BOTANIQUE
Loop

BOTANICAL TRAIL

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SENTIER DU PRÉ
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MEADOW TRAIL

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CIRCUIT TRAIL :  JAUNAY ENTRE LAC ET RELIEFS

Followers of running, we recommend the “ Tour of the lake along the banks »: 250 m of altitude difference, not counting detours which can increase the difficulty.

Between the Savarière dam and the Pré, this is the most sporty part of the course!


Mountain biking

Several of the hiking trails indicated above can be enjoyed by mountain bike. (*)

To go further, 4 specific mountain bike routes exist in the Jaunay valley. The blue routes (n ° 1 et n ° 2) of 12 and 25 km introduce mountain biking on rolling paths and small roads: ideal for families or novices. As for the red courses (n ° 3 et n ° 4) of 41 and 58 km, they are aimed at more experienced mountain bikers.

Want to go see the sea by bike?

A Vendée Vélo route from Les Achards until Brétignolles-sur-Mer via Saint-Julien-des-Landes and Lac du Jaunay (11,8 km).

No cycle paths

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CIRCUIT DU JAUNAY N°1
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JAUNAY CIRCUIT N°1

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CIRCUIT DU JAUNAY N°2
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JAUNAY CIRCUIT N°2

SAINT-JULIEN-DES-LANDES

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ITINÉRAIRE VENDÉE VÉLO LES ACHARDS – BRÉTIGNOLLES SUR MER

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ITINÉRAIRE VTT VALLÉE DU JAUNAY / N°1 BLEU
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JAUNAY VALLEY / N°1 BLUE MTB ROUTE

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ITINÉRAIRE VTT VALLÉE DU JAUNAY / N°2 BLEU
Loop

JAUNAY VALLEY / N°2 BLUE MTB ROUTE

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ITINÉRAIRE VTT VALLÉE DU JAUNAY / N°3 ROUGE
Loop

JAUNAY VALLEY / N°3 RED MTB ROUTE

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ITINÉRAIRE VTT VALLÉE DU JAUNAY / N°4 ROUGE
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JAUNAY VALLEY / N°4 RED MTB ROUTE

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SENTIER DES COTEAUX DU LAC
Loop

SLOPES OF THE LAKE TRAIL

SAINT-JULIEN-DES-LANDES

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SENTIER DES MOULINS
Loop

MILL TRAIL

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SENTIER DES VILLAGES
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VILLAGE TRAIL

SAINT-JULIEN-DES-LANDES

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SENTIER DU PRÉ
Loop

MEADOW TRAIL

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SENTIER ENTRE RIVES ET HAUTEURS
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TRAIL BETWEEN BANKS AND HEIGHTS

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With the rhythm of the seasons, the lake presents a different facet and each period has its own charm.