La Velodyssee: Nantes to La Rochelle Cycling Tour

Overview

Following La Velodyssee routes, experience the wild beauty of seaside landscapes: huge beaches, giant dunes, large salt marshlands and pine forests with the Ocean as a constant backdrop. Charming fishing ports and sweet seaside resorts will punctuate your journey. 7 nights (double or twin room) in 2*/3* accommodation (3*/4* available on request) Breakfast Luggage transfer during the bike stages (1 luggage, 20kg per person) 1 Travel folder (per room) including colour maps City taxes Personalised app navigation Hotline 7-days a week Extra nights in Nantes: From 65 EUR p.p. (+50 EUR single room), in La Rochelle: From 65 EUR p.p. (+45 EUR single room) Daily departure from April to October Extra luggage supplement - 30 EUR per piece, per transfer Arrival in Nantes: Discover the charms and secrets of this city full of Arts and History. 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 | 65km: This first bike stage will allow you to reach the Loire river estuary with its calm and wild landscapes between marshlands and countryside.Breathing salty and fresh sea air in Saint Brévin les Pins and you have arrived. Enjoy the beautiful beaches. Day 3: Saint-Brévin – Bouin | 53km: Discover the 'oyster capital' of the Vendée area a former island now protected by dikes and polders, 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 | 55km: Follow the cycling paths through dunes and forests admire the 20th century villas 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 | 54km: 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 | 47km: 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 pristine beaches such as Conche beach. Continue on to La Tranche sur Mer, a famous seaside resort dedicated to board sports. Day 7: La Tranche sur Mer – La Rochelle | 73km: 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 and ruins 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 Car rental in France: If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Travel Insurance for France: Wander the World Without Worry. Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation.

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