Pey de la Blet lookout, La Barre de Monts, Vendée
Are you visiting La Barre de Monts? What a great idea! If you come on vacation to camping le Grand Jardin, it’s because you love forest walks and nature. The Belvédère du Pey de la Blet, in the Vendée region, is located in the middle of a forest and offers an exceptional panorama of the dunes, nature and the ocean. It would be a shame to miss out on his visit, wouldn’t it?
The history of Le Belvédère in La Barre de Monts
The Belvédère du Pey de la Blet was created in 1996, 27 years ago. The Belvédère du Pey de la Blet is a real architectural project, set in the heart of the national forest of Saint Jean de Monts. It offers an enchanting panorama of the ocean, the Vendée marshes for which the region is famous and, of course, the sand dune.
The Belvédère du Pey de la Blet overlooks the forest from a height of 25 m, offering a breathtaking view of the region. When the skies are clear and the clouds have taken a day off, you’ll be able to see the Ile d’Yeu in the distance. It’s enough to make even the least height-conscious dizzy. On the other hand, for those who are acrophobic, this may not be the tourist spot to discover.
Finally, the Belvédère du Pey de la Blet owes its name to a woman. A shepherdess named Blet, whose sheep could be seen at the top of the dune also known as La Pey.
How to get to the Belvédère du Pey de la Blet in the Vendée?
You can easily reach the Belvédère du Pey de la Blet. Access is by foot, mountain bike or car. If you’re an avid hiker, you’ll enjoy the marked trail, which is quite shady and therefore cool in summer. If you’d rather take your car, parking is available.
Finally, there’s a picnic area in the vicinity of the Belvédère du Pey de la Blet. Take a well-deserved break after climbing the 122 steps to the Belvedere summit. Sanitary facilities are also available. The site is very popular with tourists, receiving between 500 and 1,000 visitors every day during the summer months, so it had to be fitted out in such a way that each passenger could fully enjoy his or her visit to the Belvédère du Pey de la Blet.
Renovation in 2023
The ONF(Office National des Forêt) is behind the project, which involves restoring the Belvedere du Pey de la Blet to make it even safer and more attractive.
The 122 steps of the Belvédère du Pey de la Blet will soon be joined by 60 other friends above the trees, offering tourists a stairway to the sky with a 360° view.
This will make the Belvédère du Pey de la Blet even more spectacular than it already is, and even more attractive to tourists. After all, who hasn’t dreamed of seeing what lies beyond the canopy?
The state-owned forest of the Saint Jean de Monts area
The Belvédère du Pey de la Blet is located in the heart of the national forest of Saint Jean de Monts. This forest attracts many tourists, as it provides 18 km of access to the ocean, beach and lush countryside.
The forest is planted on the sand and offers many marked out walks in a calm and cool environment. Follow the path, let yourself be surprised by the sound of the birds, meditate to the rhythm of the waves and, above all, take the time to observe this enchanting and rejuvenating place.
A must-see visit that will leave an indelible mark on your mind and body, and that can also be seen as a moment of well-being for the mind and body.
