A paradise for walkers and hikers – Oléron all-inclusive holiday village

Hiking is the ideal way to discover the luminous island by exploring forest trails, marshes, preserved seaside areas, and enjoying authentic nature which will allow you to come across wild fauna and discover the island flora.

You can take the long-distance hiking trails GR E9 (European hiking trail) and GR 360 (Tour de la Saintonge) located near Arc en Ciel Oléron.

The Chemin d'Oléron is a marked circuit that allows you to go around the island in several stages. It's even easier with a fixed point to meet up at every evening.

The island of Oléron and the Marennes region can also be explored by bike with nearly 160 km of cycle routes, to appreciate the diversity of landscapes and the Oléron heritage.
As a group, we develop the program of your stay together for all levels, on foot or by bike (or both!).

Hiking stays

Rand'Oleron

Stay 7 days / 6 nights in full board

Day 1: Welcome, welcome drink.

Full Day 2 : St Trojan-les-bains, its port and its Belle Epoque villas (5kms), walk towards the tip of Maumusson and the bay of Gatseau, between forest, coast and marshes. (9kms)

Day 3: Walk to the Citadel of the Château d'Oléron, passing through the marshes as an aperitif, taste mussels and oysters, essential dishes. (15kms)

Day 4: Departure for the rocky coast, picnic at the Phare de Chassiron. Continue with the new fishing port of La Cotinière. (15kms)

Day 5: Hike through forest and marshes to Port des Salines. (9kms)

Day 6: Guided tour then Lunch of oysters and local products on the site of Fort Royer. (7kms)

2025 PRICE LIST full board (April-June) from	€455
Support package (5 days out of 7)	100 €

This program is given as an indication. Do not hesitate to contact Caroline on 05 46 76 04 53 or by email info@arcenciel-oleron.com to prepare your tailor-made stay!

Oléron and traditions

Stay 4 days / 3 nights in full board (except July-August)

Discover oyster farming and viticulture; gastronomic assets of the island. You will tour the island in stages of approximately 15km per day for an escapade between sea and forest.

2 animated evenings.

TARIF2025 (April, May, September and October) full board from	€245

The must

Go on a medieval hike

Discover between the Marennes peninsula and the Brouage marshes: the Tour de Broue.
This keep tower dating from the Middle Ages rises in the middle of a flat landscape made up of marshes. It dominates the old lands covered by the sea which form the Brouage marsh. You can observe many birds there (purple heron, spoonbill, etc.).

By the day | Length: 10,5km | Map: 1430 OT

The island of Aix and the Fort Boyard tower

Charming stopover of several hours to make the most of the island of Aix, classified as a remarkable natural site and accessible only by boat. Admire Fort Boyard®, a majestic stone vessel located halfway between the islands of Aix and Oléron.

3 hrs | 7km | Elevation: 10m | Map: 1330 OT

Hiking differently

Polynesian Pyrogue Ride

To the rhythm of the currents, come sail with the wind in a unique and exceptional setting offered by the Coureau d'Oléron!

This body of water facing Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, between the island of Oléron and the mainland, turns out to be a wonderful playground...
Form your teams of up to 6 people per canoe and get started!

From south to north and from east to west

Tour the island from Arc en Ciel.

Every day, stages to explore an aspect of the island. Fine sandy beaches of the southern point, the rocky coast to the west, wild spaces of the north, forests and marias to the east.

In a few kilometers, depending on the exposure, the winds and the geology of the island, there are different atmospheres.