La Rochelle coast and countryside
GPS-app available
A cycling holiday in France through Ré and Oléron islands
The cycling tour starts in La Rochelle and winds from an island to the other passing through Rochefort-sur-mer and Marennes.
© Le Vélo Voyageur
Reference
PC0701
- Loop trip
- 9 days
- Very easy
- From April to October
- Minimum age 9 years
GPS-app availableFrom
Prices
1189€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
- equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
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- Practical information
- By plane: flight to Paris or Nantes or La Rochelle.
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- By train: TGV (fast trains) from Paris Montparnasse (direct or with a connection in Poitiers). The duration of the trip is estimated between 3h15 and 3h45. Inter-regional trains from Bordeaux and Nantes. To plan your trip, www.raileurope.com.
- Reviews
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the trip description
If you crave for a deep breath of sea air, a mild climate and the natural quiet life of the seashore, this cycling holiday is for you. “Ile de Ré” and “Ile d’Oléron” welcome you on their paths edged with hollyhocks, across exceptional natural reserves or on the coastline. The cycling tour starts in La Rochelle and winds from an island to the other passing through Rochefort-sur-mer and Marennes. The very last stretch is on a boat to let you admire from a completely different perspective the coast and the 2 medieval towers protecting the old harbor of La Rochelle.
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Category A
You’ll enjoy staying in these clean and cozy 2-Star hotels that give you a pleasant rest after your day of biking. Breakfast is included when you spend the night in these friendly and family-run hotels.
* Example of the type of accommodation
Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).
You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
If you expect to arrive at the next accommodation before 5 p.m., we recommend that you take an extra set of clothes with you in your bicycle bag.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
We can provide you with travel documents in paper format (for a supplement of €15 for printing and postage), which include:
Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
Our GPS App
For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).
You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to
follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and
useful alerts on the way.
-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will
be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.
To get to departure point:
Parking
If you drive to La Rochelle, you can park your car in a secured car park located in the city center: parking Vieux Port Sud (Avenue de Colmar, weekly rate: 60€) or parking Verdun (place Verdun, 15€/day).
The first day is an arrival day without cycling. You arrive whenever you want depending on from where you come. Please note that rooms are usually available in the middle of the afternoon
depending on your accommodation. We thank you to advise us if you plan to arrive late.
Memory of the trip
11 bike travelers reviews
4.27 / 5
4.27 / 5
“ Good trip ”
On the 2024-09-20
by
Amr
A bit expensive. Some of the hotels weren’t good. Overall trip is okay.
“ De Ré à Oléron avec plaisir, une belle découverte ”
On the 2022-07-11
by
FranLeco
Félicitations pour l'organisation de notre circuit entre Ré à Oléron; tout a fonctionné à quasi merveille, des réservations, en passant par l'accueil et la qualité des différents hôtels où nous avons séjourné (avec une mention particulière pour le BWP de La Rochelle où nous avons passé 4 nuits), comme le transport de nos bagages sans accrocs. La documentation de voyage (programme - parcours avec description détaillée et cartes - livret pratique - etc.) est très complète et bien utile. Comme la météo s'est aussi mise au diapason, nous avons vécu de bons moments en Charente-Maritime et eu beaucoup de plaisir à suivre le circuit proposé varié, attractif, à l'écart de la circulation, calme et rempli de découvertes, paysages intéressants. L'accompagnement des organisatrices était remarquable, empreint de gentillesse, de patience et de compréhension.
“ Very nice trip! Recommend! ”
On the 2022-07-09
by
Rebecca
Our 3rd biking trip with Le Velo, and still satisfied. Always professional, very helpful when figuring out details of trip and itinerary before the trip- Choice of hotels generally very good, bikes and luggage transport so far always good-
Staff very helpful when dealing with small emergencies during the trip-
Only thing during this trip was that GPS app was not very performing, so we got lost a lot-
The cities, islands and small towns on this route were all very beautiful, and interesting-
Already thinking about our next biking trip with Le Velo Voyageur!
“ debriefing du circuit La Rochelle - Ile d'Oléron - Ile de Ré ”
On the 2020-09-25
by
Bernard Gillet
Sur le conseil d'un ami, nous avons contacté Le Vélo-Voyageur pour nous organiser un circuit familial convenant à 3 générations (de 13 à 74 ans).
Notre choix s'est porté pour une semaine de La Rochelle à La Rochelle, en passant par l'Ile d'Oléron, Rochefort et l'Ile de Ré. Nous n'avons pas été déçu, c'est magnifique ! Les étapes ne sont pas trop longues et on a eu le temps de s'attarder.
L'organisation était bonne dans son ensemble. A recommander !
“ iles charente maritime ”
On the 2020-08-10
by
Pascale
circuit nature très sympa entre ré et oléron avec découverte de jolis chemins à travers les marais , canaux et le long de la cote , hébergements et vélos au top , le circuit est palt et les 40 km quotidiens se font facilement . Nous recommandons
“ Balade en charente Maritime ”
On the 2019-08-29
by
Jean-Marc
Une équipe à l'écoute et réactive.
Un circuit assez facile et très plaisant, car quasiment jamais sur des grands axes. les hôtels sélectionnés étaient très agréables... bref 8 jours de vélo sympa
“ excellent ”
On the 2019-08-27
by
kira
excellent
“ Judith ”
On the 2015-08-09
by
Judith
Overall a lovely experience for our family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers and the varied itinerary pleased us all.
“ Excellente expérience ”
On the 2014-06-01
by
jiheles
Première expérience de ce type d'organisation .
Nous sommes prêt à renouveller
“ ? ”
On the 2013-09-16
by
Christian
Très chouette circuit mais très mal décrit !
“ Belle expérience! ”
On the 2013-09-06
by
Geraldine
Bonjour,
Mon ami et moi avons passé un séjour super et vraiment dépaysant alors que nous sommes restés en France. Nous avons adoré voyager à vélo et les nombreuses rencontres que cela nous a permis de faire.
Loueur de vélos super sympa, hôteliers accueillant et organisation au top!
Nous avons vraiment hâte de pouvoir recommencer cette superbe expérience.
Géraldine & Fred
