Cycle tour around la Rochelle
4 days / 3 days riding / ref. LR / Difficulty Easy / Star tourper person
Your cycle tour around La Rochelle:
A superb route around La Rochelle, between the Atlantic Ocean and Marais Poitevin, the Old Port of La Rochelle and its famous towers in Châtelaillon-Plage and Belle-Epoque villas. The discovery of Ile de Ré by bike, a must, is a sure blow of heart.The itinerary offers a magnificent sample of local riches with exceptional landscapes and natural surroundings: beaches, wild bay, marshes and oyster farms. A shallow relief, wild and unspoiled nature and a leading heritage make this route a paradise for bicycles.
Tour highlights
- La Rochelle, The Old Port, the historic center, the Aquarium
- The authentic charm of the "Ile de Ré"
- Aiguillon Bay
- Châtelaillon-Plage, Belle-Epoque style and its sandy beach
Day 1Arrival in La Rochelle + excursion to Châtelaillon-Plage | 45 km
From the center of La Rochelle and the Minimes harbor, the ocean is always close on bike paths that join the Belle-Epoque villas of Châtelaillon-plage. This seaside resort will seduce you with its retro charm and its beach of 3 km of fine sand. Then a superb panorama is offered to you at the Pointe des Boucholeurs, before the Nature Reserve of the Marais d’Yves. The route then connects Salles sur Mer and La Jarne by the marshes. You will be able to see beautiful castles such as Buzay Castle, artistic reference of French architecture of the eighteenth century.
Day 2 Excursion to Ile de Ré | 54 km
From the centre of La Rochelle, take a shuttle boat to the Ile de Ré! Once you’ve arrived in Saint Martin de Ré, a seaside village of incomparable charm, set off along excellent and safe cycle paths to discover the magic of the Ile de Ré, a true cycling paradise. Cycling through salt marshes and maritime landscapes, you’ll reach Ars-en-Ré, listed as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France“. On the way back, take a look at the ruins of the Abbaye des Châteliers. Rivedoux-Plage, with its white sandy beach, is more inviting. Return to La Rochelle by bike.
Day 3 Excursion to the Aiguillon Bay | 42 km
Today, heading towards the Bay of Aiguillon! Join the Ocean by Nieul sur Mer and Esnandes and it is then a real breath of fresh air that awaits you. The portion between Pointe du Plomb and Pointe Saint Clement is beautiful, wild and authentic, between oyster beds and squares. The bay of Aiguillon is offered to you. On the bike path, you can see the remains of the Second World War with blockhouses. The Ile-de-Ré bridge is still in the spotlight. You return to La Rochelle by the coast, the beach and the casino.
Day 4Departure during the day
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Your accommodation
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
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Boat transfer La Rochelle > Ile de Ré on Day 2
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (3 nights included)
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
Boat transfer La Rochelle > Ile de Ré on Day 2
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (3 nights included)
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
Boat transfer La Rochelle > Ile de Ré on Day 2
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (3 nights included)
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum)
VTC ARCADE bike - 21 speed gears
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock (for 2 bikes)
Helmet not provided.
ARCADE or EXS ebike
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock (for 2 bikes)
Helmet not provided.
Practical details
- Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
Your journey
Tour description
Alternating cycle paths or signposted routes for bicycles and small roads with low traffic.
Bike stages trip profiles
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
Excursion to Châtelaillon-Plage: 45km / elevation gain: 136m / elevation loss: 136m
Excursion to Ile de Ré: 54km / elevation gain: 173m / elevation loss: 164m
Excursion to the Aiguillon Bay: 42km / elevation gain: 187m / elevation loss: 191m
Navigation app
Besides the maps, we also provide a personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route.
How to arrive in La Rochelle
By train:
From Paris Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (about 3h by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane:
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Poitiers train station (en TGV) >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Line 1 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).
www.lebusdirect.com/en/lines-and-schedules/orly-airport-paris-etoile-champs-elysees-line.html
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus) : from Orly Sud or Ouest > > Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 4 >> Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php
– Orly Val (automatic metro): from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Paris – stop ‘Antony’ >> RER B – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 4 >> Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
www.transilien.com/en
www.ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Paris Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » : Nantes train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by train).
www.tan.fr/fr/menu/se-deplacer/tan/navette-aeroport/
Return
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France (please contact us).
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility).
– La Rochelle Ville train station >> Paris Montparnasse train station (about 3h by TGV train).
– La Rochelle Ville train station >> St Pierre des Corps train station or Poitiers train station (by TGV train) >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train).
Nearby Airports:
– La Rochelle Airport: www.larochelle.aeroport.fr/en
– Nantes Airport: www.nantes.aeroport.fr
– Poitiers Airport: www.poitiers.aeroport.fr/en
– Bordeaux Airport: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
