Events calendar Ile de Noirmoutier

Another race that brings people together on the island, other than the famous Foulées du Gois, is the Trail de Barbâtre. For the record, on the island of Noirmoutier, the commune of Barbâtre is linked to the mainland by the famous Passage du Gois. The program includes three main races between dunes, forests and beach, a 21 km trail with 150 m D+, a 14 km loop with 100 m D+ and a 2 loop of 7 km accessible to all. 2 kids' races of 1 and 2 km complete the day. Start and finish at Place du Marché. License or medical certificate required.

This race against the rising tide is a challenge against a unique site: Le Gois and its cobblestones. Created in 1987, this unique event remains a benchmark, bringing together 2,000 national and international runners. The Race des As, a major event, brings together the elite of international marathon running. It is preceded by popular races open to all on the open road. An incomparable opportunity to defy the elements. Athletes must conquer the sea through waves, crosswinds and currents. Since 2022, a new ebb-tide race.

Every season for over 30 years, a wave of culture has swept along the Atlantic coast, with this seaside festival of music and street arts! The festivities kick off on Ascension weekend with "La Déferlante de Printemps", and return in July and August with "La Déferlante d'Été", in 11 seaside resorts along the Loire-Atlantique and Vendée coasts, Saint-Brévin-les-Pins, Pornic, Barbâtre, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, Notre-Dame-de-Monts, Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Brétignolles-sur-Mer, Les Sables-d'Olonne and La Tranche-sur-Mer. An original cultural and artistic program, and most importantly, free of charge.

A recurring event for over 40 years, the ^42nd Salon des Collectionneurs de l'île de Noirmoutier will be held on April¹, in the commune of L'Épine. Prior registration is required if you have treasures to sell. Admission is free. Visitors to the stalls will find coins and banknotes, postcards, champagne capsules, miniature vehicles, toys, books, watches, medals, stamps, broad beans....

Every August, the Port de Morin Festival takes place in the village of L'Épine on the island of Noirmoutier. Organized by the Association du Port de Morin, the event features a variety of activities starting at 3 p.m., with numerous free stands, a meal under marquees, musical entertainment in other marquees, including sea chanteys, free games for children, sea walks and, in the evening, a free dance with live band and fireworks courtesy of the municipality.

The salt marshes on the island of Noirmoutier are of major interest for their flora and fauna, and this short Voie verte (Green Way) offers you the chance to explore them in complete safety. On foot or by bike, you'll make your way along the ponds on a dirt track perfectly integrated into the environment. In just 5 kilometers, you'll reach L'Herbaudière at the north-western tip of the island. Whether on your own, with friends or family, this itinerary is just as suitable for sports enthusiasts as it is for nature lovers looking for a Sunday stroll.

Price: free.

Distance: 5 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Created in 2010, La Folle Nuit is one of the major events in the cultural season offered by the town of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, and completes the island's calendar of major events. If you're a classical music fan, make sure you remember these dates: May 24 and 25, 2024. Organized in partnership with CREA, the organizer of La Folle Journée en Pays-de-la-Loire, a classical music festival soon to celebrate its 30th anniversary, La Folle Nuit features five concerts over two days, with a main theme each year.

As in 2022, a new edition of the National Laser 4000 (sailing race) will take place on September 14 and 15 on Plage des Dames. Over 2 days of competition, there will be no fewer than 25 boats, totalling some 80 people, including attendants and staff. The Laser 4000 is a modern dinghy named after the shipyard that created it, the Laser shipyard. With a length of 4.60 m, its planing hull and generous sail area make this dinghy a high-performance and particularly accessible skiff.

To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the Festival des Sciences will be entitled "10 ans de passions! Organized by the "Les Sciences et nous" association, it takes place in the commune of Noirmoutier-en-l'île. To mark this anniversary, the Festival has set itself the goal of presenting the evolution of science and discoveries in the various fields covered by past Festivals. Successive themes have included vision, nutrition and food, water, energy, climate, the brain, the ocean, biomimicry, etc.