The Atlantic coast is a paradise for cyclists. You will discover the fantastic coast and it’s marvelous sandy beaches, and ride along cycle paths through quiet pine forests. This is a charming region full of history and wonderful landmarks along the Atlantic Ocean.
Cycle Tour - Atlantic Coast - self-guided - 8D/7N Eco
The beauty of the Atlantic coast and islands
From
739€
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Duration
8 Days -
Difficulty
Very easy -
Distance
283km -
Landscapes
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Greenway
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Theme
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Family -
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Culture
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Type of Journey
Self-Guided
Characteristics of this journey/holiday
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in La Rochelle. Your accommodation is a nice hotel in the heart of the town centre. Take your time to enjoy the city.
Day 2 Ile de Ré 58 km
Begin the day by cycling across the impressive bridge of the Ile de Ré. You continue through the lovely fisherman’s villages of Rivedoux and La Flotte with their colourful markets. You will the follow the cycle path to reach Saint Martin, with many opportunities to stop for a swim along the way.
Day 3 Baie de Chatelaillon 42km
You leave La Rochelle towards the south on a pleasant cycling path along the coast. Enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Chatelaillon beach. After a walk in the charming town centre with its tiny streets, why not go for a swim or a lie on the beach.
Back to La Rochelle by small country roads and via Châteaux of De Buzay.
Day 4 Baie de l‘Aiguillon 46 km
Situated North from La Rochelle, the Baie de l’Aiguillon is a graceful link between continent and ocean. Your itinerary, along the white coast is easy and beautiful. Baie de l’Aiguillon is famous for its mussel farms. You will have the opportunity to visit one of them: the interesting Maison de la Myticulture.
Day 5 La Rochelle – Rochefort 53 km
It’s time to leave La Rochelle for another great town: Rochefort, where, in 1666, Louis XIV chose to establish a military dockyard.
Today, you ride along the coast you will see former prison Fort Boyard, and the island Ile d’Oléron.
Day 6 Rochefort – Marennes 38 km
Marennes is one of the most famous Oyster farming centres in France, situated on a wide protected natural reserve. On your way, you can enjoy the birds that have adopted this part of the coast. This idyllic day ends in Marennes.
Day 7 Marennes – Royan 46 km
You will leave Marennes along a quiet cycle path, and will arrive in a pine forest overlooking the sea. Do not forget your swimsuit! Your ride follows an enjoyable cycle path along the rocky coast to Royan. This final day will be punctuated by the varied and colourful landscapes.
Day 8
Back to La Rochelle after Breakfast.
Accommodation
6 nights in 2* Stars-Hotels with private facilities
1 night in 3* Stars-Hotel with private facilities
Included services
6 nights in 2* Stars-Hotels with private facilities
1 night in 3* Stars-Hotel with private facilities
Daily breakfast
4-course dinner (Option)
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Personal welcome meeting
Route book, maps and information material
GPS-Tracks on demand
Transfer Royan – La Rochelle
24h Service Hotline
Tour dates
Arrival: Daily 20.03. – 31.10.2021
Additional informations
Grade :
Mainly on cycling paths, quiet secondary roads, always asphalted, very few traffic on the streets
How to get there ?
| By plane : (La Rochelle-Laleu Airport) :
you can take the bus line 1 to the Place de Verdun (hotel less than 200m away)
By train (SNCF): Numerous direct lines. – Paris (Montparnasse station) – La Rochelle (by TGV: 3 hours), – Bordeaux – La Rochelle.
Near the train station, you can take the bus to go to Place de Verdun.
By car (coming from Paris) : – Highway A10 / E05 (Direction Bordeaux), – Exit n° 33 (Exit La Rochelle/Rochefort), take the E05 (Direction La Rochelle), – Arrival in La Rochelle, go to Place de Verdun (downtown).
By car: (Coming from Bordeaux) : – Highway A10 / E05 (Direction Paris), – Follow A837 – E602 (Direction Rochefort – La Rochelle), – Arrival in La Rochelle, go to Place de Verdun (downtown).
Parking: An underground municipal parking is at your disposal, Place de Verdun, 2 minutes walk from the hotel. |
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