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Cycle tour around la Rochelle

  • 3 days / 3 days riding
  •  / ref. LR
  • / Difficulty Easy
  •  / Star tour
from 340 €
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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.

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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 1 Arrival 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.
Departure at the end of the excursion.

Possibility to plan an extra night in La Rochelle.


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Your accommodation

This hotel offers all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
This hotels provides charming services on high quality as well as a great location in the historic center of la Rochelle.
A former shipowner's residence dating from 1715, located in a quiet street just a few steps from the bustle of the Old Port and its historic lanes.

Contact us for a quote.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 2 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
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Including :

• 2 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
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (2 nights included)

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%

(Children's discounts only apply when triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by at least 2 people paying the full rate)

hybrid bike ARCADE Escape - 21 speed gears

(bike included in this tour)

OPEN or CLOSED frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 smartphone holder (per booking)
  • 1 repair kit (per booking)
  • 1 lock (for 2 bikes)

Helmet not provided.

(These models of bike may be replaced by another one, similar)

ebike ARCADE Vitality or TREK Verve+1 Lowstep

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 smartphone holder (per booking)
  • 1 repair kit (per booking)
  • 1 lock (for 2 bikes)

Helmet not provided.

(These models of e-bike may be replaced by another one, similar)

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 travel appYour journeyHow to arrive in La RochelleReturn

Your travel app

You’ll have personalized access to our travel app, which you can download onto your smartphone.
This app includes all your cycling stages, tourist and practical content, as well as your accommodation. The application will guide you along your route, like a GPS, during your cycling stages.

If you would like a printed version of the roadbook (including color maps of your stages), please let us know when you book your trip. It will be provided at your first accommodation.

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

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 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/

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


Trip overall rating : 5 *****/ 3 testimonials

  • « Merci Randovélo » 10 *****
    « Le travail de l’équipe de Randovélo a été parfait tant au niveau de la planification de la randonnées, ... »
    Canada
  • « Beaucoup de plaisir » 9 *****
    « Belle organisation, nous rentrons avec des souvenirs pleins les pédales! 🙂  »
    Suisse
  • « Très bon prestataire. » 10 *****
    « Aucun accroc sur l’organisation si ce n’est la météo un peu capricieuse mais là je ne suis pas ... »
    France