+33(0)2 54 78 62 52La Vélodyssée: from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- The cities of La Rochelle and Bordeaux in the same cycling tour
- The marked-out itineraries along the Atlantic coast
- From beaches to quiet harbors of the Charentes
Reference : ODYS5
Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From April to September
Departure: daily
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Your bike tour on La Vélodyssée, the Atlantic cycling route:
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.
Day 1 : Arrival in La Rochelle
Take time to visit the historic center of La Rochelle full of architectural treasures and to stroll on the “Vieux Port”.
Day 2 : La Rochelle – Rochefort | 60 km
From the famous towers of La Rochelle harbour, ride along the cycling path by the ocean leading to Châtelaillon-Plage, a seaside city. Then you will reach the astonishing city of Rochefort, following the river banks of the Charente.
Day 3 : Rochefort – La Tremblade | 39 km
Then you will ride along a cycling path to the salt pan crossed by several small canals. Marennes is the first oyster farming pool in Europe: a perfect stopover to discover regional food!
Day 4 : La Tremblade – Royan | 45 km
Continue your journey between salt pans and the Seudre estuary. After 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 5 : Royan – Mortagne sur Gironde | 38 km
On a nice shaded cycling track along the sea, your journey will take you from paths to small roads before getting to Talmont sur Gironde, known as one of the ‘most beautiful village in France’. Then you will ride until Mortagne-sur-Gironde harbour.
Day 6 : Mortagne sur Gironde – Blaye | 65 km
The numerous small marinas along the river banks of the Gironde are perfect stopping places. You will join Blaye by a beautiful cycling path and will leave Charente Maritime to continue the route of the channel of 2 seas in Gironde.
Day 7 : Blaye – Bordeaux | 50 km
Cross the Gironde estuary to join Lamarque and the region of the Médoc and its famous vineyards.You will reach the heart of Bordeaux, riding along small roads in the middle of the vineyard.
Day 8 : Departure during the day
Select your category
- from April 1st to June 30th
from September 1st to 25th - Departure: daily
430 € / pers.*
615 € / pers.*
- from July 1st to August 31st
- Departure: daily
430 € / pers.*
615 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 7 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages
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Equipped cycle rental for 6 days with helmet
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Boat transfer Blaye > Lamarque (on Day 7)
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
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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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Boat transfer to cross the Charente river in Rochefort (1,6 euros)
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (7 nights included)
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Transfer from Bordeaux to La Rochelle and personal bike repatriation
• 7 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 6 days with helmet
•
Boat transfer Blaye > Lamarque (on Day 7)
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Boat transfer to cross the Charente river in Rochefort (1,6 euros)
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (7 nights included)
•
Transfer from Bordeaux 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 )
'Bike extra' & various
If you bring your own bike.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
According to the category(price per person)
(including 6 dinners – excluding drinks + 1 free dinner)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
+ 115 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
High season
+ 135 € / pers.
+ 110 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.*
+ 110 € / pers.
+ 90 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : free / 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 )
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
VTC GITANE bike - 21 speed gears
Man or Lady frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter
- 1 high visibility jacket
- 1 bottle cage
- 1 bottle free of charge, 100% recyclable, BPA free, Made in France
- Helmet
VTC SCOTT bike
Universal frame
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 front pannier with map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 counter
- 1 high visibility jacket
- 1 bottle cage
- 1 bottle (100% recyclable, BPA free, made in France)
- Helmet
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.
> How to arrive in La Rochelle
> Return
Your journey
Tour description:
Exclusively cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists.
GPX files:
Besides the maps and detailed itinerary, 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 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 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 (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 : / 7 testimonials
France
travel date: 24 August 2020.
Les vacances à vélo étaient une première pour nous et nous sommes conquis. Tous les détails ont été bien pensés pour que tout se passe au mieux : l’application de guidage qui fonctionne très bien même sans internet, le transport des bagages, la durée des étapes, les indications complémentaires de points d’interêt et restaurants, le choix des hébergements… L’itinéraire était parfait, les routes très agréables et les paysages variés. Et les vélos étaient top, un vrai bonheur à utiliser ! Nous réitérerons l’expérience l’année prochaine.
France
travel date: 24 August 2019.
Merci !
Belgique
travel date: 01 August 2019.
Pour notre deuxième voyage avec RandoVelo nous ne pouvons que confirmer la qualité de leur service, leur professionnalisme ainsi que la qualité des hébergements. Merci pour ces vacances à vélo magnifiques !
Irlande
travel date: 26 May 2019.
The organisation (bikes, equipment, hotels, baggage transfer) was excellent, and the trip information (maps and detailed instructions) were very well done, and of huge assistance. We enjoyed staying in the smaller, family-run hotels, with friendly, personal service in picturesque small towns and villages.
Canada
travel date: 07 September 2018.
Overall it was very good and well organized.
Suisse
travel date: 13 July 2017.
Nous apprécions de voyager ainsi sans souci de bagage, vélo ou réservation d’hôtels. Ce qui nous permet de bénéficier pleinement de la découverte de ces belles régions que vous proposez.
France
travel date: 25 June 2017.
Vraiment de belles vacances que l’on a passé en famille . La plus petite avait 14 ans et on a trouvé cela très bien de bouger chaque jour. Des étapes bien choisies, des hôtels de qualité et de bons vélos.
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