+33(0)2 54 78 62 52La Vélodyssée: from Nantes to Les Sables d'Olonne
- An itinerary offering a wide variety of landscapes
- The emblematic passage of the Gois to reach Noirmoutier
- Pornic, the Côte de Jade pearl.
Reference : ODYS2
Difficulty : Moderate
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your bike tour on La Vélodyssée, the Atlantic cycling route:
From Nantes to Les Sables d’Olonne, La Vélodyssée routes are wandering between jagged coastlines and sandy coves, between maritime pines and salt marshes. You should enjoy the highlights of your trip: the famous tidal Gois Causeway, leading to the island of Noirmoutier, as well as Pornic, the gem of La Côte de Jade!
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 | 60 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 | 53 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 | 55 km
Follow the cycling paths through dunes and forests, and admire the 20th century villas all along the way. After the small loop on the Noirmoutier island, a beautiful fine white sand beach is waiting for you at Saint Jean de Monts.
Day 5 : Saint Jean de Monts – Les Sables d’Olonne | 54 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 : Departure during the day
Select your category
- from March 1st to June 30th
from September 1st to November 30th - Departure: daily
255 € / pers.*
390 € / pers.*
- from July 1st to August 31st
- Departure: daily
255 € / pers.*
390 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 5 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 4 days with helmet
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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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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (5 nights included)
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Transfer from Les Sables D'olonne to Nantes and personal bike repatriation
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 4 days with helmet
•
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
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (5 nights included)
•
Transfer from Les Sables D'olonne to Nantes 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 5 dinners – excluding drinks)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 60 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 65 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.*
+ 105 € / pers.
+ 70 € / 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
ARCADE hybrid bike - 21 speed gears
Man or Lady frame
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 front bag
- 1 kit repair (per booking)
- 1 lock
- 1 helmet
TREK e-bike - 9 speeds gears
Universal frame
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 front bag
- 1 kit repair (per booking)
- 1 lock
- 1 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 Nantes
> 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 Nantes
By train:
From Paris Montparnasse train station >> Nantes train station (about 2h10 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 >> Nantes 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 >> 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/
- From Nantes airport:
– Taxi transfer or Bus shuttle « TAN » direction “centre ville”.
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).
– Les Sables d’Olonne train station >> Nantes train station (by train ).
– Les Sables d’Olonne >> 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).
– Les Sables d’Olonne train station >> Nantes train station (by train) >> Paris Montparnasse train station (by TGV train).
– Les Sables d’Olonne train station >> Nantes train station (by 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
Trip overall rating : / 3 testimonials
France
travel date: 15 September 2019.
Tout était très bien organisé, facile et confortable pour des vacances. Les vélos étaient de qualité. Merci
France
travel date: 16 August 2019.
Bonne organisation, vélo de qualité, belles étapes !
France
travel date: 18 August 2018.
Manière très agréable pour découvrir une région alliant sport et détente.
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