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Dune trail — 4 km
18 min on foot from the residence · 1,4 km
A short loop through marram grass and pines, with several ocean viewpoints from the dune ridge.
Access: 18 min on foot (1.4 km)
Our tip: Stay on boardwalks: the dune is fragile.
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5 nature walks around Saint-Trojan
Five walking routes from pine woods to marshes where herons and egrets nest.
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Southern Oléron combines protected dune, state forest, freshwater marshes and tidal flats.
Routes are flat, but take water and sun protection on exposed dune sections.
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State forest — 6 km
19 min on foot from the residence · 1,4 km
Shaded trails through maritime pines and holm oaks, cool even in August.
3
Bird marshes — 5 km
24 min by car from the residence · 16 km
Wet meadows and former oyster ponds where herons, little egrets and storks can be seen in spring.
Our tip: Early morning and late afternoon are best.
4
Pointe de Manson — 7 km
9 min by bike from the residence · 2,0 km
A walk between oyster huts and channels, with views towards the bridge and mainland.
5
Pointe de Maumusson — 8 km
6 min by car from the residence · 2,2 km
The wild and windy southern tip of the island, facing the Arvert coast.
Our tip: Swimming is strongly discouraged: currents are very powerful.
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