Cycling trips on the forest tracks around Castets
Nestled in the heart of the Landes forest, Castets is an ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts.
Thanks to an extensive network of safe cycle paths and greenways, you can easily reach neighboring villages while riding through magnificent pine forests, far removed from traffic.
Whether you are a casual cyclist or a fan of long-distance rides, there are several routes that allow you to explore the Landes at your own pace.
Originally a railway line converted into a cycle path, "Lou Camin de Hé" connects Castets to several other towns in the Landes region.
This fully paved, safe greenway winds through the pine forest, offering a pleasant ride that is suitable for the whole family.
From Castets, you can cycle to Taller, Linxe, or even Vielle-Saint-Girons, enjoying a shaded route that is particularly welcome during the summer months.
🚲 Castets – Linxe: 10 km • 45 min to 1 hr
For a longer outing, continue your ride along "Lou Camin de Hé" all the way to Vielle-Saint-Girons.
This journey through the Landes forest takes you along long, straight stretches beneath the pines, past forest clearings and landscapes typical of the region, before reaching the edge of the coast.
It is a wonderful excursion idea for enjoying a day of cycling before heading on to the ocean beaches.
🚲 Castets Vielle-Saint-Girons: 15 km • 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min
Cyclists looking to cover a greater distance can take a loop route connecting Castets, Linxe, and Lake Léon.
Highly popular among cycle-touring enthusiasts, this route combines cycle paths, small forest roads, and natural landscapes typical of the Landes.
This ride offers the chance to explore the shores of Lake Léon before making a leisurely return to Castets through the forest.
🚲 Castets – Linxe – Lake Léon Loop: 38 km • 2 hr 15 min to 2 hr 45 min
After your ride, enjoy a delicious meal at La Tchanka, our restaurant in Castets.
Dine indoors or out on the terrace when the weather is fine, and savor hearty dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients inspired by the flavors of the Landes region.
Thanks to an extensive network of safe cycle paths and greenways, you can easily reach neighboring villages while riding through magnificent pine forests, far removed from traffic.
Whether you are a casual cyclist or a fan of long-distance rides, there are several routes that allow you to explore the Landes at your own pace.
Take the "Lou Camin de Hé" greenway
Originally a railway line converted into a cycle path, "Lou Camin de Hé" connects Castets to several other towns in the Landes region.
This fully paved, safe greenway winds through the pine forest, offering a pleasant ride that is suitable for the whole family.
From Castets, you can cycle to Taller, Linxe, or even Vielle-Saint-Girons, enjoying a shaded route that is particularly welcome during the summer months.
🚲 Castets – Linxe: 10 km • 45 min to 1 hr
Head towards Vielle-Saint-Girons and the sea air
For a longer outing, continue your ride along "Lou Camin de Hé" all the way to Vielle-Saint-Girons.
This journey through the Landes forest takes you along long, straight stretches beneath the pines, past forest clearings and landscapes typical of the region, before reaching the edge of the coast.
It is a wonderful excursion idea for enjoying a day of cycling before heading on to the ocean beaches.
🚲 Castets Vielle-Saint-Girons: 15 km • 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min
A loop connecting Castets, Linxe, and Lake Léon
Cyclists looking to cover a greater distance can take a loop route connecting Castets, Linxe, and Lake Léon.
Highly popular among cycle-touring enthusiasts, this route combines cycle paths, small forest roads, and natural landscapes typical of the Landes.
This ride offers the chance to explore the shores of Lake Léon before making a leisurely return to Castets through the forest.
🚲 Castets – Linxe – Lake Léon Loop: 38 km • 2 hr 15 min to 2 hr 45 min
After your ride, enjoy a delicious meal at La Tchanka, our restaurant in Castets.
Dine indoors or out on the terrace when the weather is fine, and savor hearty dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients inspired by the flavors of the Landes region.
