Atlantic Coast

Are you looking for easy, signposted, relatively flat bike outings, for some fresh air? Our Atlantic shores bike tours are just the ticket! Discover Vélodyssée’s gentle coastline bike paths that run from the pretty, bustling city of Nantes all the way to the old harbor in La Rochelle. You can also ride out to the islands – Île d’Yeu, Île de Noirmoutier, Île de Ré, Read more
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Carrelets

From the port of La Rochelle, taking the cycle paths of “La Vélodyssée”, you ride along the coast through the pine forests until you reach the Belle Epoque villas of Royan. Cross the estuary of Grave by boat and head south to discover the Cap Ferret and the Bay of Arcachon. Enjoy the lively resorts and wild beaches.

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8 days / 7 days riding  / ref. ODYS12
Difficulty Moderate
from 1380 €
Linear trip / 2 testimonials
Carrelets

A beautiful route with the Atlantic Ocean in the background, between the Old Port of La Rochelle and the Royal City of Rochefort, famous for its 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.

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7 days / 5 days riding  / ref. ODYS10
Difficulty Easy
from 1100 €
Round trip / 10 testimonials
port of Ile-de-Ré

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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4 days / 3 days riding  / ref. LR
Difficulty Easy
from 400 €
Star tour / 3 testimonials
Hourtin-plage

From Bordeaux, go up the estuary of the Garonne and cross the vineyards of Bordeaux. Then join the Ocean, the Bay of Arcachon by bike paths. Enjoy the lively resorts (Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Capbreton) and wild beaches, renowned for surfing then arrive in the Basque Country, with the prestigious Biarritz. The extension to Hendaye by the wild ledge offers magnificent views.

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9 days / 7 days riding  / ref. ODYS8
Difficulty Moderate
from 1640 €
Linear trip / 5 testimonials
Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Discover the Arcachon Bay and the Pilat Dune. Ride along the ocean by bike paths in the middle of dunes and pines. Enjoy the lively cities (Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Capbreton) and wild beaches, famous for surfing. Then arrive in the Basque Country, with the prestigious Biarritz. The extension to Hendaye by the wild ledge offers magnificent views.

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6 days / 4 days riding  / ref. ODYS7
Difficulty Easy
from 960 €
Linear trip / 11 testimonials
Royan

From La Rochelle harbor, using the Vélodyssée cycling path, you will ride along to coast through the pinewoods, before joining the Belle Epoque villas of Royan. Then, along the Gironde estuary, the Canal des 2 mers’ véloroute leads you in the heart of Bordeaux.

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8 days / 6 days riding  / ref. ODYS5
Difficulty Easy
from 1340 €
Linear trip / 7 testimonials
Pornic

Following La Vélodyssée routes, experience the wild beauty of seaside landscapes: huge beaches, giant dunes, large salt marshlands and pine forests … always with the Ocean as a backdrop.
Charming fishing ports and sweet seaside resorts will punctuate your journey.

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8 days / 6 days riding  / ref. ODYS1
Difficulty Moderate
from 1280 €
Linear trip / 6 testimonials
Oyster village

Grab your bikes and follow the bike paths. From Bordeaux to the Atlantic Ocean, beneath shady Landes forest, calm and pines smell will be your route companions. At the end of your journey: the Arcachon Bay!
The key-word: Enjoy!

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4 days / 4 days riding  / ref. BA3
Difficulty Very Easy
from 620 €
Linear trip / 8 testimonials
Lacanau beach

Follow the bike paths as leaving Bordeaux, stroll about accross the vineyards, ride under the shading pines’ forest! This itinerary by bike leads you from Bordeaux ‘La Belle endormie’ to the Arcachon bay. You will be enthralled by the variety of landscapes that offers the tour: Between urban heritage, vines, pines, dunes and beaches.

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5 days / 4 days riding  / ref. BA2
Difficulty Easy
from 740 €
Linear trip / 8 testimonials

Discover the Arcachon Bay by bike! With these excursions, you will be able to visit freely this little piece of heaven. The Dune du Pilat, the higher sand dune in Europe; the Cap Ferret and its oyster villages and the Delta de la Leyre and the birds park.

Take your time to walk around in the oyster ports, taste some seafood. Ride peacefully along the beaches, enjoy the waves for some bathing. Enjoy your holidays at your own rhythm!

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3 days / 3 days riding  / ref. ARC1
Difficulty Easy
from 320 €
Star tour / 3 testimonials
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