Atlantic Coast Cycle - Nantes to La Rochelle
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- Bicycle tour
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- Young Adults
- duration 8 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-31090
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- Operated in English
- Starts Val de Loire, France
- Ends La Rochelle, France +7
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Cycling through stunning and diverse landscapes
- Visiting walled towns and pretty villages en route
- Cycling along the Atlantic route of La Vélodyssée
The trip "Atlantic Coast Cycle - Nantes To La Rochelle" starts in Val de Loire and ends in La Rochelle. It is a bicycle tour that takes 8 days taking you through La Tranche-sur-Mer, La Rochelle, Bouin and 4 other destinations in France. "Atlantic Coast Cycle - Nantes To La Rochelle" is a self-guided private trip that includes accommodation, meals and others.
Cycle a section of La Vélodyssée cycle route from Nantes to La Rochelle on France's Atlantic Coast. The EuroVelo1 is a 9,100km cycling route beginning in Scandinavia and following the coastline all the way to the south west tip of Portugal and passing through six countries. It joins France as La Vélodyssée and follows the Atlantic coast for 1,200km from Roscoff in Brittany to Hendaye near the Spanish border. This section of this epic route begins from Nantes, resplendently situated on the Loire River, a city filled with historic sights including the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, where the Dukes of Brittany once lived. Leaving the city by bike and following the Loire river as it spills out into the Atlantic Ocean sets the tone for this special cycle journey. Along the coast discover diverse landscapes of rocky coastline, marshes, forests, dunes and wide sandy beaches. There are numerous picturesque locations during the day for a picnic lunch or a dip in the ocean. Stopping at charming seaside villages brimming with character is one of the many highlights of the trip. The trip ends in La Rochelle, a city that has long been a centre of fishing and is home to a historic harbour, Vieux Port, once the largest on the French Atlantic coast.
Cycle a section of La Vélodyssée cycle route from Nantes to La Rochelle on France's Atlantic Coast. The EuroVelo1 is a 9,100km cycling route beginning in Scandinavia and following the coastline all the way to the south west tip of Portugal and passing through six countries. It joins France as La Vélodyssée and follows the Atlantic coast for 1,200km from Roscoff in Brittany to Hendaye near the Spanish border. This section of this epic route begins from Nantes, resplendently situated on the Loire River, a city filled with historic sights including the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, where the Dukes of Brittany once lived. Leaving the city by bike and following the Loire river as it spills out into the Atlantic Ocean sets the tone for this special cycle journey. Along the coast discover diverse landscapes of rocky coastline, marshes, forests, dunes and wide sandy beaches. There are numerous picturesque locations during the day for a picnic lunch or a dip in the ocean. Stopping at charming seaside villages brimming with character is one of the many highlights of the trip. The trip ends in La Rochelle, a city that has long been a centre of fishing and is home to a historic harbour, Vieux Port, once the largest on the French Atlantic coast.
ITINERARY
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Day 1 : Arrive Nantes
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Day 2 : Follow the Loire to Paimboeuf, continue south to the seaside resort of Saint-Brévin-les-Pins (58km/36mi)
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Day 3 : Discover Atlantic coast scenery en route to Bouin (58km/36mi)
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Day 4 : Cycle past dunes and through the Pays de Monts to Saint Jean de Monts (44km/27mi)
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Day 5 : Pass the famous boulders at Sion-sur-l'Océan en route to Les Sables d'Olonne (55km/34mi)
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Day 6 : Follow the coast to La Tranche sur Mer with swimming opportunities (45km/28mi)
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Day 7 : Cycle to La Rochelle (73km/45mi)
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Day 8 : Trip concludes (or extend your visit to include a cycle on the beautiful Île de Ré)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 7 nights in a combination of B&Bs and 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
Meals
- 7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices
Others
- Hybrid rental bike including lock, repair kit, helmet, handlebar bag and pannier (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)
- Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
- Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps, roadbook and GPS Tracks
- Visitor tax
- Emergency hotline
- Travel to Nantes and from La Rochelle
- Meals not listed as included, drinks
- Travel insurance - mandatory
- E-bike rental, supplement applies
- Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday
- A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
- Entrance fees not listed as included
- Transfers not listed as included
- Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
- Option to split day 7 into two days - La Tranche-sur-Mer / Marans (47 km/29mi) and Marans / La Rochelle (26 km/16mi) - supplement applies
- We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder - to follow the route more easily using the app
- Items of a personal nature
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Atlantic Coast Cycle - Nantes to La Rochelle tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 25 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 July 2024, a deposit of 189 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceAtlantic Coast Cycle - Nantes to La Rochelle tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Atlantic Coast Cycle - Nantes to La Rochelle tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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