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Cycle the Atlantic from Nantes to La Rochelle

Take this self-guided trip on the Velodyssey cycle route, from Nantes to La Rochelle, to enjoy like never before the Atlantic coast of France.

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Ref: VO0805CO
  • Atlantic Coast
  • 8 day(s)
  • Moderate
  • ~ 0 km/day
  • Itinerant
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Minimum age
14 y/o
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Cycle along the Atlantic coast from Nantes to La Rochelle.

Cycle along the Atlantic coast from Nantes to La Rochelle. You will see on this trip on the Velodyssey cycle route the wide variety of landscapes of the Atlantic, sandy beaches and rocky coastline, marshland and pine forests, charming villages and trendy seaside resorts. On the first stretch of the itinerary till Pornic, you may have the feeling to ride through the Breton country, because of the historic heritage and the architecture. You proceed further into the Vendee country in a different atmosphere.

The land is more open, you ride through agricultural polders, oyster farming land and forests. The cycle path is most of the time close to the seashore, offering the best viewpoint on the ocean. You stay each night in one of the welcoming seaside towns scattered along the Vendee coast and end your bike trip in La Rochelle and its old harbour.

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Accommodation

Comfort

Well-located stops along our cycling routes, combining comfort and quality, secure bike storage, local tips, and a friendly atmosphere.
  • Breakfast
  • 3 stars
*Typical example of accommodation corresponding to the proposed category. These photographs are for illustrative purposes only.

Equipment

On your arrival day, we provide you with:

 

  • a touring bike suited to your size;
  • equipment: a front panier, a saddlebag (or two if luggage transport is not included), a helmet (on demand), complete repair tool kit.
We also offer on this trip:  
  • electric assisted bikes for adults (+1m55);
  • children bikes suited to their size;
  • children equipment (trailer, seat, trailer bike, follow-me system);
You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a discount will be applied.
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 regarding the download and use of the app 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.
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 with all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.   We can send printed travel documents (extra cost of €15 for printing and postage, in France only), which include:  
  • 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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Information

Beginning of the trip
 

As the first day is a non-biking day, you’ll arrive at your leisure, depending on your route. Please note that rooms are usually available by mid-afternoon, depending on your accommodation. Please let us know if you are arriving late.

To get to the departure point

By plane: Flight to Nantes-Atlantique airport. A bus shuttle takes you to the city center in about 20mn depending on traffic. To return, you can take a flight in La Rochelle-Ile de Ré airport if your destination is served.

 

By train: Go to Nantes train station. To plan your trip, thetrainline. 

Car park

If you drive to Nantes, you can park in a secured car park located next to Nantes train station.

All details will be given in your travel documents.

To get back to the starting point

You can take the regional trains back to Nantes. If you travel with your own bikes, please note that bike spots are limited and need to be reserved in advance. The rate is €5/bike. The travel will take between 2.30 and 2.45 hours. You buy your ticket yourself. You will find the timetable of the day in your travel documents.

storage facility for the duration of your trip (upon availability).

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  • Moderate
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  • Itinerant
When travelling?
Minimum age
14 y/o
Related categories:

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