Lake Carcans-Hourtin Cycle Tour Loop

A tour of France's largest freshwater lake. Here you are in Médoc Atlantique. With over 400 km of cycle paths, bicycles are king! So take a ride around the largest freshwater lake in France, for a stroll, for exercise, or just to admire nature and the exceptional views between the forest and the ocean !

Loop route

This route takes place in the middle of maritime pines. Take advantage of the many viewpoints that this tour of the Carcans-Hourtin lake has to offer. Many sections of the loop are on cycle paths, while others are on shared roads. Be careful on these short sections.

Signposting

There is no specific signposting for the loop, so follow the local signs.

Don't miss during this loop

• Dunes and Marshes of Hourtin Nature Reserve
• Contaut Lagoon, a biological reservoir for numerous species
• Le Piqueyrot, a former fishing village
• Hourtin Port, situated on the largest freshwater lake in France
• L'île aux enfants, reserved for our youngest sports enthusiasts
• The Domaine de Bombannes, with its countless sporting and outdoor activities

Nearest train station

• Lesparre-Médoc