Hiking on the Île de Ré
Hiking is a great way to get close to nature during your stay on the Ile de Ré.
Take a deep breath of fresh air and explore the surrounding area on the island's signposted footpaths. For the best possible experience, pack your best hiking boots and head for the trailhead!
Nature holidays: hiking on the Île de Ré
Stroll through Portes en Ré and discover the salt marshes, home to many species of migratory birds. It's a fantastic sight! Or discover Loix en Ré, for more salt marshes and a mosaic of breathtaking panoramas.
Discover Saint-Martin De Ré. Here you'll find Vauban fortifications and a charming little port. And if you're interested in history, discover Rivedoux-Plage, a village with a very interesting cultural heritage. The houses lined with hollyhocks will charm you.
Don't forget Bois-Plage en Ré for its market (2nd largest with Ars-en-Ré), or Sainte-Marie de Ré and its fish locks.
Hiking around the Phare des Baleines lighthouse on the Île de Ré
Go hiking on the Ile de Ré around the Phare des Baleines in Saint Clément des baleines!
On the western tip of the Île de Ré lies a magnificent lighthouse steeped in history, the Grand Phare des Whales. It owes its name to the "pointe des baleines" where these majestic mammals used to come ashore long ago. It was built to help sailors find their bearings and signal their approach to the coast. Since around 1800, several buildings have followed, including the Baleineaux Lighthouse further offshore. All these infrastructures and related spaces are classified as historic monuments.
The lighthouse itself is 60 metres high, offering a dazzling panorama of the Île de Ré, the coast and the Atlantic Ocean. Whale site and park: this precious natural area nestles at the foot of the lighthouse. It offers idyllic bird-watching in the heart of nature. A restaurant and an ice cream bar are available. You can also enjoy a swim on the famous Conche des baleines beach.
