Atlantic Coast, from Nantes to La Rochelle

by Discover France
Region
Atlantic Coast
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Traveling along the Atlantic Coast on the Velodyssée, this bicycle path along the ocean makes for a pleasant trip. The route going from Nantes to La Rochelle allows you to cover an interesting itinerary where the landscapes will vary over the kilometers. You will depart from Nantes, where you can still feel the strength of Brittany, then you will ride along the coast through seaside resorts and small villages, while passing through the heart of preserved nature: pine forests, beaches, ledges and the Marais Poitevin, a famous sumptuous natural park where you can see incredible flora and fauna.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Nantes

Arrival in Nantes

Day 2: From Nantes to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins

36 km 130 m

D1

From Nantes to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins

Day 3: From Saint-Brevin-les-Pins to Bouin

43 km 295 m

D1

From Saint-Brevin-les-Pins to Bouin

Day 4: From Bouin to Saint-Jean-de-Monts

35 km 165 m

D1

From Bouin to Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Day 5: From Saint-Jean-de-Monts to Les Sables-d'Olonne

35 km 168 m

D1

From Saint-Jean-de-Monts to Les Sables-d'Olonne

Day 6: From Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Tranche-sur-Mer

27 km 200 m

D1

From Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Tranche-sur-Mer

Day 7: From La Tranche-sur-Mer to La Rochelle

40 km 140 m

D1

From La Tranche-sur-Mer to La Rochelle

Day 8: Departure from La Rochelle

Departure from La Rochelle

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Atlantic Coast

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