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La Rochelle to Royan Cycling Tour 7-days Level 3

  • 7days
  • France

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La Vélodyssée: La Rochelle to Royan plus Ile de Ré & Ile d’Oléron  

A beautiful itinerary from La Rochelle to Royan passing by the Royal city of Rochefort famous for its 'Corderie'. Different landscapes and an exceptional natural scene: beaches, charming villages, salt marshes will be on offer during both excursions to Ile de Ré and Ile d’Oléron. Unspoilt nature and a prominent heritage make this route a cyclists paradise. 

Included in the Cycling Tour:

  • 6 nights with breakfast (double or twin room) in 2*/3* accommodation (3*/4* available on request)
  • Luggage transfer during the bike stages (1 luggage, 20kg per person)
  • 1 Travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions (FR/GB/DE) and tourist brochures 
  • City taxes
  • GPX files of bike stages
  • Hotline 7-days a week 

Not included in the Tour:

  • Dinners
  • Lunches and Drinks
  • Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions
  • Bike rental
  • Helmet
  • Transfer to the starting point
  • Pont Transbordeur crossing in Rochefort (day 4) 
  • Solo traveller supplement 190 EUR (if you are the only traveller on the tour)

Extra's

  • Extra night: La Rochelle: 72-77 EUR p.p. (shared room) 127-138 EUR p.p. (single)
  • Extra night: Roywn: 83 EUR p.p. (shared room) 149 EUR p.p. (single) book at [email protected] 

Arrival/parking/departure:

  • By car: From Paris, A10 highway, exit No: 30 directions to La Rochelle, N248. Then follow N11 following directions to La Rochelle
  • By train: From Paris Montparnasse train station to La Rochelle Ville train station (by TGV train) 
  • Departure any day 1 March to 31 October

If you would like to rent a bike (115 EUR) or e-bike (215 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

Hybrid bike 'Arcade'

  • Male or lady frame
  • 21 speed gears
  • 2 Double rear saddlebags
  • Front bag
  • Kit repair (per booking)
  • Lock

Electric assistance bike

  • Universal frame
  • 2 double rear saddlebags
  • Front bag
  • Repair kit (per booking)
  • Lock

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  • Day 1

    Arrival in La Rochelle

    Discover this elegant city of La Rochelle. Its historic centre is full of architectural treasures. Do not miss the Old Port and its famous towers, an absolute must. The aquarium of La Rochelle ideally located in the city centre, is also well worth a visit.

  • Day 2

    Excursion to Ile de Ré | 52km

    In less than 30 minutes from the centre of La Rochelle riding along excellent cycle paths cross the bridge. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the bay and discover the magic of the Ile de Ré a true paradise by bike. An incredible diversity of landscapes is offered to you with a loop which allows to discover Saint Martin de Ré, a maritime village with incomparable charm. The Citadelle Vauban a unique panorama from the Bell Tower Observatory and the beach de 'la cible' are the must-sees. On your way back do not miss the Châteliers Abbey and La Prée Fort at La Flotte. Rivedoux-Plage invites a relaxation into idleness with its beach of white sand.

  • Day 3

    La Rochelle – Rochefort | 60km

    From the centre of La Rochelle and the Port des Minimes the ocean is always close on bike paths that join the Belle-Epoque villas of the seaside resort of Châtelaillon-plage. Then a superb panorama is offered to you at the Pointe des Boucholeurs before the Nature Reserve of the Marais d'Yves. The route then joins the banks of the Charente to discover the Royal City of Rochefort, high place of the maritime history with its Corderie Royale, the National Museum of the Navy without forgetting the Hermione, the famous old boat.

  • Day 4

    Rochefort – Ile d’Oléron | 45km

    After Rochefort on the Vélodyssée you will ride along a cycling path to the salt pan crossed by several small canals. Enjoy your stop in the fortified city of Brouage. Marennes is the first oyster farming pool in Europe: a perfect stopover to discover regional food! You follow the oyster beds before joining the Ile d'Oleron by the bridge. Do not miss on your right the Fort Louvois, impressive fortification dating from the reign of Louis XIV. You arrive in the charming resort of Ile d’Oléron along the forest or in swamps.

  • Day 5

    Discovery of the Ile d’Oléron | 46km

    Discover the Ile d'Oleron a rich territory of great diversity and perfectly equipped for bicycles: a remarkable architectural heritage (Citadel in Château d’Oleron), wild nature, charming villages and beaches of fine sand. Enjoy the cycle paths through the oyster farms or in the pine forest and do not hesitate to leave the trail to find your ideal bathing place.

  • Day 6

    Ile d’Oléron – Royan | 59km

    Back to the 'continent' continue your journey between salt pans and the Seudre estuary. After La Palmyre, 'the Coast of Beauty' is a spectacular step thanks to an amazing cycle path with a sea view until Royan and its Belle-Epoque villas.

  • Day 7

    Departure during the day

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Tours marked with are special prices.

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May 18 2023 May 24 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 19 2023 May 25 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 20 2023 May 26 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 21 2023 May 27 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 22 2023 May 28 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 23 2023 May 29 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 24 2023 May 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 25 2023 May 31 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 26 2023 Jun 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 27 2023 Jun 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 28 2023 Jun 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 29 2023 Jun 04 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 30 2023 Jun 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
May 31 2023 Jun 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 01 2023 Jun 07 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 02 2023 Jun 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 03 2023 Jun 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 04 2023 Jun 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 05 2023 Jun 11 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 06 2023 Jun 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 07 2023 Jun 13 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 08 2023 Jun 14 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 09 2023 Jun 15 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 10 2023 Jun 16 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 11 2023 Jun 17 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 12 2023 Jun 18 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 13 2023 Jun 19 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 14 2023 Jun 20 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 15 2023 Jun 21 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 16 2023 Jun 22 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 17 2023 Jun 23 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 18 2023 Jun 24 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 19 2023 Jun 25 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 20 2023 Jun 26 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 21 2023 Jun 27 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 22 2023 Jun 28 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 23 2023 Jun 29 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 24 2023 Jun 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 25 2023 Jul 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 26 2023 Jul 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 27 2023 Jul 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 28 2023 Jul 04 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 29 2023 Jul 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jun 30 2023 Jul 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Jul 01 2023 Jul 07 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 02 2023 Jul 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 03 2023 Jul 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 04 2023 Jul 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 05 2023 Jul 11 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 06 2023 Jul 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 07 2023 Jul 13 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 08 2023 Jul 14 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 09 2023 Jul 15 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 10 2023 Jul 16 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 11 2023 Jul 17 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 12 2023 Jul 18 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 13 2023 Jul 19 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 14 2023 Jul 20 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 15 2023 Jul 21 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 16 2023 Jul 22 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 17 2023 Jul 23 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 18 2023 Jul 24 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 19 2023 Jul 25 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 20 2023 Jul 26 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 21 2023 Jul 27 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 22 2023 Jul 28 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 23 2023 Jul 29 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 24 2023 Jul 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 25 2023 Jul 31 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 26 2023 Aug 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 27 2023 Aug 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 28 2023 Aug 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 29 2023 Aug 04 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 30 2023 Aug 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Jul 31 2023 Aug 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 01 2023 Aug 07 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 02 2023 Aug 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 03 2023 Aug 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 04 2023 Aug 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 05 2023 Aug 11 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 06 2023 Aug 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 07 2023 Aug 13 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 08 2023 Aug 14 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 09 2023 Aug 15 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 10 2023 Aug 16 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 11 2023 Aug 17 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 12 2023 Aug 18 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 13 2023 Aug 19 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 14 2023 Aug 20 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 15 2023 Aug 21 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 16 2023 Aug 22 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 17 2023 Aug 23 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 18 2023 Aug 24 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 19 2023 Aug 25 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 20 2023 Aug 26 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 21 2023 Aug 27 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 22 2023 Aug 28 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 23 2023 Aug 29 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 24 2023 Aug 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 25 2023 Aug 31 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 26 2023 Sep 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 27 2023 Sep 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 28 2023 Sep 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 29 2023 Sep 04 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 30 2023 Sep 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Aug 31 2023 Sep 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,401€
Double rooms 938€
Sep 01 2023 Sep 07 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 02 2023 Sep 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 03 2023 Sep 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 04 2023 Sep 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 05 2023 Sep 11 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 06 2023 Sep 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 07 2023 Sep 13 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 08 2023 Sep 14 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 09 2023 Sep 15 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 10 2023 Sep 16 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 11 2023 Sep 17 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 12 2023 Sep 18 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 13 2023 Sep 19 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 14 2023 Sep 20 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 15 2023 Sep 21 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 16 2023 Sep 22 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 17 2023 Sep 23 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 18 2023 Sep 24 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 19 2023 Sep 25 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 20 2023 Sep 26 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 21 2023 Sep 27 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 22 2023 Sep 28 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 23 2023 Sep 29 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 24 2023 Sep 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 25 2023 Oct 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 26 2023 Oct 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 27 2023 Oct 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 28 2023 Oct 04 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 29 2023 Oct 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Sep 30 2023 Oct 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 01 2023 Oct 07 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 02 2023 Oct 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 03 2023 Oct 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 04 2023 Oct 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 05 2023 Oct 11 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 06 2023 Oct 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 07 2023 Oct 13 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 08 2023 Oct 14 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 09 2023 Oct 15 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 10 2023 Oct 16 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 11 2023 Oct 17 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 12 2023 Oct 18 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 13 2023 Oct 19 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 14 2023 Oct 20 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 15 2023 Oct 21 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 16 2023 Oct 22 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 17 2023 Oct 23 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 18 2023 Oct 24 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 19 2023 Oct 25 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 20 2023 Oct 26 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 21 2023 Oct 27 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 22 2023 Oct 28 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 23 2023 Oct 29 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 24 2023 Oct 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 25 2023 Oct 31 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 26 2023 Nov 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 27 2023 Nov 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 28 2023 Nov 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 29 2023 Nov 04 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 30 2023 Nov 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€
Oct 31 2023 Nov 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,376€
Double rooms 913€

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