This cycling holiday will take you from the Atlantic coast to Médoc vineyards through a great diversity of landscapes.
From La Rochelle, ancient fortified harbor, you ride on the Atlantic cycle route "Velodyssey" alternatively along beaches, through marshes or pine forests. You discover the city of Rochefort and its “Corderie Royale”, Brouage citadel built by the French engineer Vauban, the marshes of Marennes, the oyster-farming port of La Tremblade and the costal town of Royan.
You cross the Gironde Estuary by ferry to Le Verdon and continue your bike trip across Médoc peninsula. You cycle along the seashore then through the vineyards where they grow numerous "Grands Crus” such as Mouton-Rothschild. You reach Pauillac before getting to Bordeaux by train with your bikes to discover this historic and lively city.
All in all, a great cycling holiday !
La Rochelle and coast
GPS application available
Atlantic coast cycle tour from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
Reference
VO0802
- Itinerant trip
- 8 days
- Easy
- From April 1st to Sept 23, 2021
- Minimum age 9 years
GPS application availableFrom
Prices
819€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
- equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
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- Practical information
- By plane: flight to Paris or Nantes or La Rochelle.
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- By train: TGV (fast trains) from Paris Montparnasse (direct or with a connection in Poitiers). The duration of the trip is estimated between 3h15 and 3h45. Inter-regional trains from Bordeaux and Nantes. To plan your trip, www.raileurope.com.
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Category A
You stay in ** hotels where you will be hosted with a warm welcome. Breakfast is included.
* Example of the type of accommodation
Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tariff tab)
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
Our documentation contains a very detailed description of the itinerary. No matter how you usually navigate, you will find your way thanks to our comprehensive guidance material including:
Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
Our GPS App
For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).
You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to
follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and
useful alerts on the way.
-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will
be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.
To get to departure point:
Parking
If you drive to La Rochelle, you can park your car in a secure car park located in the city center, near your accommodation. The weekly rate is 50€. You can also park for free in the streets in the neighborhood of the university. All details will be given in your travel documents.
To get back to starting point:
Regional trains take you back to your starting point if you wish. They are accessible without booking in advance and bicycles are free. You have to buy your ticket on spot (full rate
~40€/adult). There are several trains per day. You will find the timetable in your travel documents.
Meeting time:
The first day is an arrival day without cycling. You arrive whenever you want depending on from where you come. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon
depending on your accommodation. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late.
Memory of the trip
3.86 / 5
“ Belle semaine malgré quelques déboires ”
On the 2020-08-27 by Alexandra
C'est toujours agréable de découvrir une région en vélo, qui sont par ailleurs de très bonne qualité. Les piscines pour les 2 hôtels à Hourtin et Margaux sont les bienvenues après 2 longues étapes :-)
En revanche il est nécessaire de prévoir les sacs à dos pour la traversée du bac car le transfert des bagages n'est pas prévu ! et un certain nombre d'autres (mauvaises) surprises liés à une communication approximative.
Dans l'ensemble une bonne semaine malgré tout.
“ Velodyssé ”
On the 2019-08-18 by Maren & Petter
La velodyssé de La Rochelle à Bordeaux était belle, et nous pouvons le recommander. Quelques étapes étaient un peu longues avec le chaleur a juillet. Donc, pour des enfants je ne la recommenderais pas. La beauté des forets de pines, du marais, des petites villages roumains, la cuisine et le bon vin, nous a fait plaisir de découvrir.
“ schöne Reise an der französischen Atlantikküste ”
On the 2018-10-09 by Hermann Grupp
kann ich nur empfehlen diese Reise zu machen
“ Formidable ”
On the 2017-08-27 by ls
Une très belle aventure.
Voilà comment passer des vacances originales en famille: plein air, découverte de région, belles pistes cyclabes à la portée de tous, du sport et de bons vélos, sans avoir à se soucier de l'organisation (baggages, hébergement, restauration).
Au final, un très joli souvenir, grâce à Vélo Voyageur qui a géré efficacement et chaleureusement notre parcours.
“ La Rochelle - Bordeaux ”
On the 2015-08-30 by didier
Cette année parcours plus basé sur la découverte de la nature que sur des lieux culturels.
Dommage d'avoir traversé une des plus belles régions viticoles de France et d'avoir eu aussi soif!!!
“ Charentes ”
On the 2015-08-30 by Jacques
Votre formule de vacances nous plait bien. Elle nous permet de faire plaisir à nos enfants et à nous-mêmes en même temps, de découvrir une région et ses aspects culturels, culinaires et d'être pris en charge pour tout les aspects pratiques (réservation, portage des bagages).
“ Une belle petite aventure ”
On the 2015-08-24 by Sébastien
Ce voyage itinérant à vélo était une première pour toute la famille et nous étions à la fois excités et un peu inquiets d'y participer. Et finalement à part la météo trop pluvieuse lors de l'étape Queyrac->Pauillac, tout s'est admirablement bien déroulé, pas d'incident mécanique a déplorer, un itinéraire facile à suivre et adapté à toute la famille, des hôtels confortables et bien situés ainsi que quelques particularités (traversée en pont à transbordeur à Rochefort, traversée de la Gironde en bateau) pour pimenter un peu le voyage.
A recommander
