Cyclists on Ile de Ré

Cycle Tour - Atlantic Coast - self-guided - 8D/7N Cat. B

The beauty of the Atlantic coast and islands

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  • Duration

    8 Days
  • Difficulty

    Very easy
  • Distance

    287km
  • Landscapes

    • Sea/Ocean
    • Nature
    • City
    • Greenway
  • Theme

    • Family
    • E-Bike
    • Culture 
  • Type of Journey

    Self-Guided

Description

The Atlantic coast is a paradise for cyclists. You will discover the fantastic coast and it’s marvelous sandy beaches, and ride along cycle paths through quiet pine forests. This is a charming region full of history and wonderful landmarks along the Atlantic Ocean.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Cycling through nature reserve idyllic countryside
Swimming in the sea
Picturesque  fishing villages
La Corderie Royale
Oyster farming

Characteristics of this journey/holiday

Day by day

Day 1 La Rochelle

Arrival in La Rochelle. Your accommodation is a nice hotel in the heart of the town centre. Take your time to enjoy the city.

Day 2 Baie de l‘Aiguillon 47 km

Situated North from La Rochelle, the Baie de l’Aiguillon is a graceful link between continent and ocean. Your itinerary, along the white coast is easy and beautiful. Baie de l’Aiguillon is famous for its mussel farms. You will have the opportunity to visit one of them: the interesting Maison de la Myticulture.

Day 3 Baie de Chatelaillon 42 km

You leave La Rochelle towards the south on a pleasant cycling path along the coast. Enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Chatelaillon beach. After a walk in the charming town centre with its tiny streets, why not go for a swim or a lie on the beach.

Back to La Rochelle by small country roads and via Châteaux of De Buzay.

Day 4 Ile de Ré 57 km

Begin the day by cycling across the impressive bridge of the Ile de Ré. You continue through the lovely fisherman’s villages of Rivedoux and La Flotte with their colourful markets. You will the follow the cycle path to reach Saint Martin, with many opportunities to stop for a swim along the way.

Day 5 La Rochelle – Rochefort 52 km

It’s time to leave La Rochelle for another great town: Rochefort, where in 1666 Louis XIV chose to establish a military dockyard. Today, you ride along the coast you will see former prison Fort Boyard, and the island Ile d’Oléron.

Day 6 Rochefort – Bourcefranc 41 km

Idyllic cycling from Rochefort to your next destination – Bourcefranc. You have the possibility to stop in Marennes, the center of oyster farming, to continue your ride afterwards. Your are cycling through nature reserves, home of many migratory birds.

Day 7 Bourcefranc – Royan 47 km

You will leave Bourcefranc along a quiet cycle path, and will arrive in a pine forest overlooking the sea. Do not forget your swimsuit! Your ride follows an enjoyable cycle path along the rocky coast to Royan. This final day will be punctuated by the varied and colourful landscapes.

Day 8 Royan – La Rochelle (Transfer)

Back to La Rochelle after Breakfast.

Accommodation

7 nights in 2*/3* Stars-Hotels with private facilities

Included services

2 nights in 3*-hotels

5 nights in 2*-hotels

Daily breakfast

Welcome talk

Transfer Royan – La Rochelle

Daily luggage transfer

Itinerary on our app

Route book, maps and information material

7/7 Service Hotline

City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.

Tour dates

Arrival: Daily 16.03. – 02.11.2024

Additional informations

Grade: Mainly on cycling paths, quiet secondary roads, always asphalted, very few traffic on the streets

How to get there ?

By plane : (La Rochelle-Laleu Airport) :
you can take the bus line 1 to the Place de Verdun (hotel less than 200m away)By train (SNCF): Numerous direct lines.
– Paris (Montparnasse station) – La Rochelle (by TGV: 3 hours),
– Bordeaux – La Rochelle.
Near the train station, you can take the bus to go to Place de Verdun.By car (coming from Paris) :
– Highway A10 / E05 (Direction Bordeaux),
– Exit n° 33 (Exit La Rochelle/Rochefort), take the E05 (Direction La Rochelle),
– Arrival in La Rochelle, go to Place de Verdun (downtown).By car:  (Coming from Bordeaux) :
– Highway A10 / E05 (Direction Paris),
– Follow A837
– E602 (Direction Rochefort – La Rochelle),
– Arrival in La Rochelle, go to Place de Verdun (downtown).Parking:  An underground municipal parking is at your disposal, Place de Verdun, 2 minutes walk from the hotel.

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