Walks and hikes in Saint Jean de Monts
With over 120 km of hiking trails, the Pays de Saint Jean de Monts offers a wide choice of walks for experienced hikers and families alike. The walking trails along the 19 km of beach, dunes and forest have been awarded the “Station de Trail” and “Nordik Walk” labels.
Put on your sneakers and discover the rich cultural and natural heritage that has shaped the region’s identity.
Short or long hikes
Whether you’re a sportsman, an adventurer or a family enthusiast, set off on a discovery trail through exceptional landscapes.
Le sentier d’Eole (Eole’s trail): This looping circuit takes in all the facets of the Saint Jean de Monts resort: the seaside, the national forest and the dune. Start: rue de la Parée Jésus, Saint Jean de Monts, distance / 5.2 km, duration / (1h10), difficulty / medium.
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The Grainette trail
Sheltered from the wind, the Grainette trail lets you discover the fauna, flora and history of the Saint Jean de Monts forest. Start: avenue Valentin, Saint Jean de Monts, distance / 7 km loop, duration / 1h45, difficulty / easy
The panoramic circuit
Nordic walking enthusiasts? This trail combines dunes and forest, and invites you to climb up to the Buzelière lookout. Return through the forest to the Saint Jean de Monts golf course. Start: Explora Parc parking lot, Saint Jean de Monts, distance / 6.5 km loop, duration / 1h30, difficulty / easy
Original scenic walks
To transform a simple stroll into a real family adventure, nothing could be simpler: choose one of the 5 scenic tours offered by the Saint Jean de Monts Tourist Office.
Treasure hunts in the forest, treasure hunts on the beach, investigative games in the city are just some of the opportunities to explore your vacation destination in a fun and original way. It’s also perfect for motivating children to walk… without reluctance!
Focus on the GR8 in Vendée
Put on your hiking boots and set off to discover the GR8, the long-distance hiking trail that runs for almost 220 km along the Vendée coast and beaches.
From the campsite, the Vendée GR8 links Saint Jean de Monts to Noirmoutier. Along the way, you’ll discover the Pey de la Blet lookout and its “stairway into the sky”, the port of Le Bec, nicknamed the Port Chinois, and the famous Passage du Gois, a submersible road linking the island of Noirmoutier to the mainland.
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- Saint Jean de Monts > Noirmoutier: 20 km
Between Saint Jean de Monts and Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, you can discover the Corniche vendéenne (classified as a Remarkable Natural Site), the wild coastline and cliffs of Sion-sur-l’Océan, then reach the port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.
- Saint Jean de Monts > Saint Gilles Croix de Vie: 23 km
