Slow Tours Pty Ltd

Duration
13 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Level 4
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

This tour follows three of the main veloroutes in France: The Loire a Velo, the Velodysee and the Canal des deux mers. From the Loire estuary you will join St Brevin and the coastline. The Velodysee' maritime sceneries carry on to Royan and its Belle Epoque villas. Between beaches and steep coves you will enjoy the numerous ports and seaside resorts. In Royan the Canal des 2 mers use the Gironde Estuary to Bordeaux. The Gironde' banks leads you softly in the heart of Bordeaux via large marsh area, vineyards and small marinas. 12 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 Boat transfer of the Gironde river (day 12) Crossing of the Charente river in Rochefort (day 9) Nantes: From 65 EUR p.p (+50 EUR single room) Bordeaux: From 85 EUR p.p. (+65 EUR single room) From Paris : Montparnasse train station >> Nantes train station (about 2h10 by TGV train). Return transfer to Nantes : Bordeaux St Jean train station >> St Pierre des Corps train station >> Nantes train station (about 4h / 4h30 by TGV train). Return transfer to Paris: Bordeaux St Jean train station >> Paris Montparnasse train station (about 2h10 by TGV train). If you would like to rent a Hybrid bike (235 EUR) or E-bike (410 EUR) please contact our office when booking:[[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#deadbfb2bbad9eadb2b1a9aab1abacadf0bdb1b3>)

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Nantes

Arrival in Nantes

Day 2: Nantes – Saint-Brévin

58 km 0 m

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Nantes – Saint-Brévin

Day 3: Saint-Brévin – Bouin

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Saint-Brévin – Bouin

Day 4: Bouin – Saint Jean de Monts

55 km 0 m

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Bouin – Saint Jean de Monts

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

54 km 0 m

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Saint Jean de Monts – Les Sables d’Olonne

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

47 km 0 m

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Les Sables d’Olonne – La Tranche sur Mer

Day 7: La Tranche sur Mer – La Rochelle

73 km 0 m

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La Tranche sur Mer – La Rochelle

Day 8: La Rochelle – Rochefort

60 km 0 m

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La Rochelle – Rochefort

Day 9: Rochefort – Royan

70 km 0 m

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Rochefort – Royan

Day 10: Royan – Mortagne sur Gironde

35 km 200 m

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Royan – Mortagne sur Gironde

Day 11: Mortagne sur Gironde – Blaye

60 km 120 m

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Mortagne sur Gironde – Blaye

Day 12: Blaye – Bordeaux

55 km 250 m

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Blaye – Bordeaux

Day 13: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Loire,Gironde

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.