La Vélodyssée: from Nantes to La Rochelle

from 1 090 € / pers.
/ 6 testimonials
Reference : ODYS1
8 days / 6 days riding
Difficulty : Moderate
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your bike tour on La Vélodyssée, the Atlantic cycling route:

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.

Day 1 : Arrival in Nantes


Discover the charms and secrets of this Art & History city settled on the Loire river banks: its magnificent houses in the old districts, its cathedral and its  Ducs de Bretagne chateau.

Day 2 : Nantes – Saint-Brévin les Pins | 57 km


This first bike stage will allow you to reach the Loire river estuary with its calm and wild landscapes, between marshlands and countryside … before breathing salty and fresh sea air in Saint Brévin les Pins. Enjoy the beautiful beaches.

Day 3 : Saint-Brévin les Pins – Bouin | 49 km


Discover the “oyster capital” of the Vendée area , former island now protected by dikes and polders, and unique in France. Observe the salt marshland workers and don’t forget to taste some oysters at Port du Bec, enjoying the view over Noirmoutier island.

Day 4 : Bouin – Saint Jean de Monts | 54 km


Follow the cycling paths through dunes and forests, and admire the 20th century villas all along the way. A beautiful fine white sand beach, a place for a romantic walk at sunset, awaits you in Saint Jean de Monts.

Day 5 : Saint Jean de Monts – Les Sables d’Olonne | 53 km


Between Sion and St-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, ride along the picturesque rocks of ‘Cinq-Pinteaux‘ and ‘Trou du Diable‘.Discover the old fishing port of St-Hilaire-de-Riez before reaching the famous ‘Vendée Globe’ race departure town: Les Sables d’Olonne. There you can taste seafood products such as the well-known ‘sablaise’ sardine.

Day 6 : Les Sables d’Olonne – La Tranche sur Mer | 47 km


On the first part of this stage, you will ride close to the sea, from beaches to rocky creeks… before riding along the Payré estuary with its astonishing and contrasting colours. Leave your bike for a while to have a swim on one of the nice beaches such as Conche beach, before reaching La Tranche sur Mer, a famous seaside resort dedicated to board sports.

Day 7 : La Tranche sur Mer – La Rochelle | 72 km


Cycle through the dry part of the ‘marais Poitevin’ and follow the ‘voies vertes’ cycling paths to enter the village of Marans. Have a look at the church and its surprising bell tower made of glass and metal. Continue to La Rochelle with its old towers, remains from the old defensive walls. You will enjoy the charms of the old city bathed with warm and sweet lights.

Day 8 : Departure during the day


Extend your Vélodyssée adventure!


To Bordeaux with our trip: La Vélodyssée: from La Rochelle to Bordeaux.
Or to Arcachon with our trip: La Vélodyssée: from La Rochelle to Arcachon.

Select your category

standard category
Reference: ODYS1 STD
superior category
Reference: ODYS1 SUP
Low season
  • from March 1st to June 14th
    from September 9th to November 30th
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 160 € / pers.
450 € / pers.*
1 350 € / pers.
640 € / pers.*
Mid season
  • from June 15th to 30th
    from September 1st to 8th
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 090 € / pers.
450 € / pers.*
1 390 € / pers.
640 € / pers.*
High season
  • from July 1st to August 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 200 € / pers.
450 € / pers.*
1 480 € / pers.
640 € / pers.*
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Category's details

Including :

• 7 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• Digital routes (GPX tracks)
• 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 (7 nights included)
• Transfer from La Rochelle to Nantes and personal bike repatriation

Including :

• 7 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• Digital routes (GPX tracks)
• 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 (7 nights included)
• Transfer from La Rochelle to Nantes and personal bike repatriation

Children discount :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 )

According to the category(price per person)

standard category
Reference: ODYS1 STD
superior category
Reference: ODYS1 SUP
Extra night in Nantes
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 90 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.*
Extra night in La Rochelle
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Low season
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
High season
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
Low season
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 100 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 125 € / pers.
+ 100 € / pers.*
High season
+ 145 € / pers.
+ 120 € / pers.*
Children discount :
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

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-95 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 110 € / pers.
• Equipments
- Trailer :

+ 90 € / pers.
• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking)
+ 260 € / pers.

Your accommodation


standard category


These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
superior category


These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.

Your cycle hire

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.

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
ARCADE or EXS ebike
E-bike

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 lock (for 2 bikes)

Helmet not provided.

Practical details
  • Rental bikes will be available from our local partner.
  • At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> Your journey
> How to arrive in Nantes
> Return

Your journey

Tour description:

Exclusively cycling paths or signposted routes for cyclists.

Bike stages trip profiles:

Nantes – Saint-Brévin les Pins : 57km / elevation gain: 171m / elevation loss: 194m
Saint-Brévin les Pins – Bouin : 49km / elevation gain: 269m / elevation loss: 272m
Bouin – Saint Jean de Monts : 54km / elevation gain: 97m / elevation loss: 96m
Saint Jean de Monts – Les Sables d’Olonne : 53km / elevation gain: 151m / elevation loss: 152m
Les Sables d’Olonne – La Tranche sur Mer : 47km / elevation gain: 237m / elevation loss: 246m
La Tranche sur Mer – La Rochelle : 72km / elevation gain: 129m / elevation loss: 128m

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 in Nantes

By train:
From Paris Montparnasse train station >> Nantes train station (abour 2h10 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 >> Nantes train station (by TGV train).

– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Line 1 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> Nantes 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 >> Nantes 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 >> Nantes 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 >> Nantes train station (by TGV train).

– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> Nantes train station (by TGV train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/

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).
    – La Rochelle Ville train station >> Nantes train station (by train ).
    – La Rochelle >> Nantes (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).
    – La Rochelle Ville train station >>  Paris Montparnasse train station (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 : / 6 testimonials

Cécile
France
travel date: 01 August 2022.
" Que du bonheur! "

3e année de cyclotourisme accompagnée par Randovelo. Jolies découvertes, plaisir du vélo, que du bonheur!

Thomas
France
travel date: 07 July 2021.
" Un grand merci a l'equipe de RandoVelo "

Un grand merci a l’equipe de RandoVelo. Super organisation et toujours a l’ecoute de ses clients. Parcours Nantes – La Rochelle, pour ma part, sans grande difficulte, avec de superbes paysages tout au long du parcours, et de tres agreables et plus que corrects logements apres chaque etape. Je resignerai sans hesiter pour de nouvelles aventures la tete dans le guidon !

Evelyne
France
travel date: 04 July 2019.
" beau circuit, belle organisation "

Très beau circuit,belle organisation ,gentillesse et disponibilité du personnel de RandoVelo !Merci!

Jean
France
travel date: 25 June 2019.
" Merci Randovelo "

Merci Randovelo pour l’organisation du voyage. Aucun soucis de réservation durant le parcours.

Corinne R.
France
travel date: 05 August 2017.
" Une valeur sûre "

L’équipe de Randovélo est à l’écoute de ses clients. Nous faisons régulièrement des tours en famille avec eux. C’est une valeur sûre.

Marielle V.
Suisse
travel date: 09 July 2016.
" Parfait "

Nous recommandons rando Velo sans hésiter!

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