+33(0)2 54 78 62 52The Velodyssée from La Rochelle to Royan with Ile de Ré and Ile d’Oléron
- 2 nights on the Ile d'oleron
- La Rochelle, The Old Port, the historic center, the Aquarium
- Bike paths on the Ile de Ré
- Rochefort and the Corderie Royale
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Reference : ODYS10
Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour from La Rochelle To Royan
A beautiful route with the Atlantic Ocean in the background, the Old Port of La Rochelle to Royan through the Royal City of Rochefort and its famous Corderie Royale. The route offers an incredible diversity of landscapes and an exceptional natural setting: beaches, charming villages, salt marshes, pine forests, wild moors. Excursions on the island of Ré and on the island of Oléron are guaranteed favorites. A shallow relief, wild and unspoiled nature and a leading heritage make this route a paradise for bicycles.
Day 1 : Arrival in La Rochelle
Discover this elegant city of La Rochelle. Its historic center is full of architectural treasures. Do not miss the Old Port and its famous towers, a must. The aquarium of La Rochelle, ideally located in the city center, is also worth a visit.
Day 2 : Excursion to the Ile de Ré | 52 km
In less than 30 minutes from the center of La Rochelle and excellent cycle paths, cross the bridge enjoying a breathtaking view of the bay, and discover the magic of the Ile de Ré, a true paradise by bike. An incredible diversity of landscapes is offered to you with a loop which allows to discover Saint Martin de Ré, a maritime village with incomparable charm. The Citadelle Vauban, the unique panorama from the Bell Tower Observatory and the beach de “la cible” are the must-sees. On your way back, do not miss the Châteliers Abbey and La Prée Fort at La Flotte. Rivedoux-Plage invites more to idleness with its beach of white sand.
Day 3 : La Rochelle – Rochefort | 60 km
From the center of La Rochelle and the Port des Minimes, the ocean is always close on bike paths that join the Belle-Epoque villas of the seaside resort of Châtelaillon- Plage. 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 joins the banks of the Charente to discover the City of Royale de Rochefort, high place of the maritime history with its Corderie Royale, the National Museum of the Navy without forgetting the Hermione, the famous old boat.
Day 4 : Rochefort – Ile d’Oléron | 46 km
After Rochefort, on the Vélodyssée you will ride along a cycling path to the salt pan crossed by several small canals. Enjoy your stop in the fortified city of Brouage. Marennes is the first oyster farming pool in Europe: a perfect stopover to discover regional food! You follow the oyster beds before joining the Ile d’Oleron by the bridge. Do not miss on your right the Fort Louvois, impressive fortification dating from the reign of Louis XIV. You arrive in the charming resort of Ile D’Oléron by bike paths along the forest or in swamps.
Day 5 : Excursion to the Ile d’Oléron | 37 km
In the same place, you will discover the Ile d’Oleron and a rich territory of great diversity and perfectly equipped for bicycles: a remarkable architectural heritage (Citadel in Château d’ Oleron), wild nature, charming villages, beaches of fine sand. Enjoy the cycle paths in the oyster farms or in the pine forest and do not hesitate to leave the trail to find your ideal bathing place.
Day 6 : Ile d’Oléron – Royan | 58 km
Back to the “continent”, continue your journey between salt pans and the Seudre estuary. After La Palmyre, “the Coast of Beauty” is a spectacular step thanks to an amazing cycling path with a sea view until Royan and its Belle Epoque villas.
Day 7 : Departure during the day
Select your category
- from March 1st to June 14th
from September 13th to November 30th - Departure: daily
390 € / pers.*
630 € / pers.*
- from June 15th to 30th
from September 1st to 12th - Departure: daily
390 € / pers.*
630 € / pers.*
- from July 1st to August 31st
- Departure: daily
390 € / pers.*
720 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 6 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 5 days and bike repatriation
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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Digital routes (GPX tracks)
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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 (6 nights included)
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Transfer from Royan to La Rochelle and personal bike repatriation
• 6 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 5 days and bike repatriation
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
Digital routes (GPX tracks)
•
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 (6 nights included)
•
Transfer from Royan to La Rochelle and personal bike repatriation
from 3 to 11 years old : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom & breakfast)
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
High season
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 100 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 100 € / pers.*
High season
+ 145 € / pers.
+ 120 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom & breakfast)
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% / from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
- Trailer :
+ 80 € / pers.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock (for 2 bikes)
Helmet not provided.
UNIVERSAL frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock (for 2 bikes)
Helmet not provided.
- 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.
> How to arrive to La Rochelle
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Mix of cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists and small traffic roads.
Bike stages trip profiles:
Excursion to the Ile de Ré: 52km / elevation gain: 139m / elevation loss: 143m
La Rochelle – Rochefort: 60km / elevation gain: 220m / elevation loss: 214m
Rochefort – Ile d’Oléron: 46km / elevation gain: 111m / elevation loss: 113m
Excursion to the Ile d’Oléron: 37km / elevation gain: 87m / elevation loss: 86m
Ile d’Oléron – Royan: 58km / elevation gain: 161m / elevation loss: 151m
GPX files:
Besides the maps, we also provide the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application (if you do not have a bike touring GPS).
How to arrive to 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 come back to the start point:
- 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).
– Bordeaux St Jean train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (about 2h15 by train ).
– Bordeaux >> La Rochelle (by taxi)
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).
– Bordeaux St Jean train station >> Paris Montparnasse train station (by TGV train).
– Bordeaux St Jean train station >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train).
Nearby Airport:
– Bordeaux Airport: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
Trip overall rating : / 10 testimonials
France
travel date: 25 July 2022.
Un deuxième excellent voyage à vélo en famille grâce à l’équipe de Rando Vélo ! Très à l’écoute et disponibles, ils ont su modifier notre itinéraire à la dernière minute à cause des incendies en Gironde. Ils ont également été de bons conseils dans le choix des vélos de toute la famille. Rdv est pris pour poursuivre la Vélodyssée l’été prochain !
France
travel date: 20 July 2022.
Première expérience très réussie qui nous donne envie de recourir à nouveau à l’avenir à la même agence. Un grand merci aux collaborateurs-trices de Randovélo pour l’organisation, pour leur amabilité, leur disponibilité et leur capacité à trouver des solutions lorsqu’il a fallu trouver un autre hébergement ou écourter un trajet trop long pour notre fille.
France
travel date: 19 August 2021.
Très belle semaine, beaux parcours et très bonne organisation.
France
travel date: 13 August 2021.
Velodyssée mère/fille qui s’est très bien déroulée grâce à Randovélo ! Les vélos sont de qualité, les hébergements sont bien choisis et bien situés, ils se sont adaptés à nos impératifs et ont trouvé des alternatives lorsque tous les logements étaient complets (île d’oleron) merci encore nous avons passé une super semaine et nous recommencerons volontiers !
France
travel date: 04 July 2021.
Par météo favorable, une façon idéale de s’imprégner de l’ambiance et du biotope d’une région. De vraies vacances !
France
travel date: 31 May 2021.
Superbe parcours, le passage sur les deux îles était une belle découverte, la Traversee des ponts impressionnante. La variété des paysages était intéressante entre forêt, mer et marais.
Canada
travel date: 13 August 2020.
Nous avons tellement apprécié notre premier voyage allant de La Rochelle à Royan que nous avons enchaîné immédiatement avec un circuit pour visiter les châteaux de la Loire. Merci à Virginie pour sa rapidité à nous organiser ce deuxième segment.
Allemagne
travel date: 13 August 2020.
Une expérience magnifique et extraordinaire. C’était la troisième fois pour nous et on est toujours enthousiaste pour le choix du routes, l’organisation parfaite, l’assistance individuelle et attentive. Randovelo est le vrai spécialiste pour ce type de vacances.
France
travel date: 26 July 2020.
Excellente expérience : les vélos sont supers, les étapes sont bien pensées, les hôtels sont de qualité et les paysages de la Charente Maritime vallent le détour.
France
travel date: 27 July 2019.
Belle Randovélo de La Rochelle à Royan par les Îles de Ré et d’Oléron, entre plages, salines et ostréiculteurs. Les pistes cyclables passe dans les marais et anciennes salines avec une belle faune avicole et longe la côte Atlantique aux odeurs de pins. Les petites trouvailles gastronomiques sont nombreuses !
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