Bikes

Loop of Genêts in Hourtin

Distance: 14 km
by bike
Duration: 2h
Difficulty : Average
Departure: HOURTIN
Forests
Coastline
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HOURTIN

Discover the Hourtin national forest, home to a rich flora and fauna. You will cross the Hourtin dunes and marshes nature reserve.
The cycle path map is available at the Tourist Office and from bicycle rental companies.

Your itinerary

1

Departure from Hourtin Plage

From Hourtin Plage, opposite the campsite or the South car park, take the cycle path heading south towards Carcans-Océan. For 5,5 km you will follow the famous dune cord.
2

Sippe crossroads

After 1km6 follow the direction "Carrefour de la Sippe" you will discover the fauna and flora of the Landes forest.
3

Lighthouses Route

At the "carrefour de la sippe", take direction "carrefour du lac" and finally the road to the lighthouses (closed from May to September to car traffic). At the stop sign, turn left to return to Hourtin-Plage.

Points of interest

La Réserve Naturelle des Dunes et Marais d'Hourtin

The Hourtin Dunes and Marshes Nature Reserve