Cycling in La Tranche-sur-Mer

Cycling guide to La Tranche-sur-Mer

La Tranche-sur-Mer in the Pays de la Loire region of France is a starting point for routes such as the 82.2 km loop to Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais and back. The route passes numerous small places including La Terrière, Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard, Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt, Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits, Rosnay, and L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer. Such routes provide a way to explore the surrounding countryside while cycling a moderate distance. The loop's total elevation gain is 281 m, with the highest point reaching 53 m, making the rides relatively flat. The connections to nearby villages and coastal towns provide options to tailor rides in this part of Pays de la Loire.

Best time to ride

July is recorded as a suitable month to ride with temperatures around 24°C.

Terrain

Terrain on the main loop is generally flat with a gentle elevation gain of 281 m over 82.2 km. Elevations remain low, with the highest point at 53 m, indicating mild gradients throughout the route.