La Vélodyssée: from La Rochelle to Bordeaux

from 1 200 € / pers.
/ 6 testimonials
Reference : ODYS5
8 days / 6 days riding
Difficulty : Easy
Linear trip
From April to October
Departure: daily
Electric bike rental possible > Book this trip

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Your bike tour on La Vélodyssée, the Atlantic cycling route:

From La Rochelle harbor, using the Vélodyssée cycling path, you will ride along to coast through the pinewoods, before joining the Belle Epoque villas of Royan. Then, along the Gironde estuary, the Canal des 2 mers’ véloroute leads you in the heart of Bordeaux.

Day 1 : Arrival in La Rochelle


Take time to visit the historic center of La Rochelle full of architectural treasures and to stroll on the “Vieux Port”.

Day 2 : La Rochelle – Rochefort | 60 km


From the famous towers of La Rochelle harbour, ride along the cycling path by the ocean leading to Châtelaillon-Plage, a seaside city. Then you will reach the astonishing city of Rochefort, following the river banks of the Charente.

Day 3 : Rochefort – La Tremblade | 30 km


Then you will ride along a cycling path to the salt pan crossed by several small canals. Marennes is the first oyster farming pool in Europe: a perfect stopover to discover regional food!

Day 4 : La Tremblade – Royan | 37 km


Continue your journey between salt pans and the Seudre estuary. After Palmyre, “the Coast of Beauty” is a spectacular step thanks to an amazing cycling path with a sea view until Royan and its Belle Epoque villas.

Day 5 : Royan – Mortagne sur Gironde | 32 km


On a nice shaded cycling track along the sea, your journey will take you from paths to small roads before getting to Talmont sur Gironde, known as one of the ‘most beautiful village in France’. Then you will ride until Mortagne-sur-Gironde harbour.

Day 6 : Mortagne sur Gironde – Blaye | 62 km


The numerous small marinas along the river banks of the Gironde are perfect stopping places. You will join Blaye by a beautiful cycling path and will leave Charente Maritime to continue the route of the channel of 2 seas in Gironde.

Day 7 : Blaye – Bordeaux | 61 km


Cross the Gironde estuary to join Lamarque and the region of the Médoc and its famous vineyards.You will reach the heart of Bordeaux, riding along small roads in the middle of the vineyard.

Day 8 : Departure during the day


Extend your Vélodyssée adventure!


To Biarritz with our trip: La Vélodyssée: from Bordeaux to Biarritz (or Hendaye).

Select your category

standard category
Reference: ODYS5 STD
superior category
Reference: ODYS5 SUP
Low season
  • from April 14th to 30th
    from October 1st to 9th
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 200 € / pers.
450 € / pers.*
1 560 € / pers.
660 € / pers.*
Mid season
  • from May 12th to June 30th
    from September 1st to 30th
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 250 € / pers.
450 € / pers.*
1 600 € / pers.
660 € / pers.*
High season
  • from May 1st to 11th
    from July 1st to August 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 310 € / pers.
470 € / pers.*
1 790 € / pers.
725 € / pers.*

Category's details

Including :

• 7 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 days
• Charente river crossing on the Transporteur bridge: Rochefort > Echillais  (Day 3)
• Boat transfer Blaye > Lamarque (Day 7)
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (7 nights included)
• Transfer from Bordeaux to La Rochelle and personal bike repatriation

Including :

• 7 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 days
• Charente river crossing on the Transporteur bridge: Rochefort > Echillais  (Day 3)
• Boat transfer Blaye > Lamarque (Day 7)
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (7 nights included)
• Transfer from Bordeaux to La Rochelle and personal bike repatriation

Children discount :from 0 to 2 years old : - 90%
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%

(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

According to the category(price per person)

standard category
Reference: ODYS5 STD
superior category
Reference: ODYS5 SUP
Extra night in La Rochelle
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Low season
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
Low season
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
High season
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
Low season
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 105 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 105 € / pers.*
High season
+ 145 € / pers.
+ 125 € / pers.*
Extra night in Bordeaux
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 83 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*
Any season
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*
Children discount :
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 20% / from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

Extras

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-90 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 110 € / pers.
• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking)
+ 360 € / pers.

Your accommodation


standard category


These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
superior category


These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.

Your cycle hire

VTC ARCADE bike - 21 speed gears

OPEN or CLOSED frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 lock (for 2 bikes)

Helmet not provided.

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
ARCADE or EXS ebike
E-bike

UNIVERSAL frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 front pannier
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 lock (for 2 bikes)

Helmet not provided.

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.
> Your journey
> How to arrive in La Rochelle
> Return

How to arrive in La Rochelle

By train:
From Paris Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (about 3h by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en

By plane:

  • From Orly airport:
    – Taxi transfer to Paris Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).

– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest >> Line 1 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville 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 >> La Rochelle Ville 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 >> La Rochelle Ville 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 >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).

– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Paris Montparnasse train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes/

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).
    – Bordeaux St Jean train station >> La Rochelle Ville train station (by train ).
    – Bordeaux >> La Rochelle (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).
    – Bordeaux St Jean train station >>  Paris Montparnasse train station (by TGV train).
    – Bordeaux St Jean train station >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train).

Nearby Airport:
– Bordeaux Airport: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en


Trip overall rating : / 6 testimonials

Alan
Australia
travel date: 18 September 2023.
" Everything was fantastic "

A wonderful introduction to bike riding in France: this was our first bike ride in France, and we hope it won’t be our last.

Isabelle
France
travel date: 22 August 2023.
" Quel plaisir! "

Je conseille à tout le monde une expérience RandoVelo et quel plaisir d’avoir le suivi des bagages .

Joel
Belgique
travel date: 01 August 2023.
" qualité de leur service "

Pour notre deuxième voyage avec RandoVelo nous ne pouvons que confirmer la qualité de leur service, leur professionnalisme ainsi que la qualité des hébergements. Merci pour ces vacances à vélo magnifiques !

Owen
Irlande
travel date: 26 May 2022.
" A great holiday! "

The organisation (bikes, equipment, hotels, baggage transfer) was excellent, and the trip information (maps and detailed instructions) were very well done, and of huge assistance. We enjoyed staying in the smaller, family-run hotels, with friendly, personal service in picturesque small towns and villages.

Eric
France
travel date: 30 April 2022.
" Un must en famille ! "

Un grand merci à Randovelo pour cette super organisation. La route entre La Rochelle et Bordeaux est magnifique, entre pistes côtières, marais et estuaire de la Gironde. En plus c’est tout plat et les pistes cyclables de la Vélodyssée sont excellentes et on se régale de la gastronomie locale. Un must en famille !

Gail
USA
travel date: 23 April 2022.
" Everything was amazing "

Everything was amazing – great route with beautiful sites, excellent bikes, perfect maps/directions, quaint hotels – can’t wait for our next trip in just a few weeks!