Vélodyssée from Nantes to La Rochelle
Loire-Atlantique / Vendée / Charente-Maritime
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Ride the Vélodyssée from Nantes to La Rochelle along the wild Atlantic coast of Brittany and Vendée. Cross the mythical Passage du Gois to Noirmoutier Island, pedal past salt marshes and surf beaches of Les Sables d'Olonne, and finish in historic La Rochelle — 365 km of coastal cycling on France's most acclaimed bike route.
Tour Program
Tour details
✅ What is included in the trip?
- 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
- 📲 GPS or navigation APP
- 💼 Luggage transfer
- 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
- 🗺️ Maps
❌ What is not included?
- 🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
- ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
- 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
- 🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
- 🌎 Tourist taxes
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
🙋 Common questions
Q: What is the difficulty level of this tour?
A: The tour is rated easy with 511 m of total elevation over 8 days, mostly on flat cycle paths along the coast.
Q: What type of accommodation is provided?
A: You stay in 2-star and 3-star hotels and charming guesthouses, with breakfast included each morning.
Q: Can I ride an e-bike?
A: Yes. You can choose between a touring bike and an e-bike at booking.
Q: Is the Passage du Gois crossing guaranteed?
A: No — the road is passable only at low tide (about 3 hours per day). If tides do not align, an equally scenic marsh route is provided as an alternative.
Q: When is the tour available?
A: Daily departures from April 15 to October 1.
Q: How does luggage transfer work?
A: Your bags are transported between hotels each cycling day so you ride with only a daypack.
Q: Is the tour suitable for solo travellers?
A: Yes. A solo-traveller supplement is available for those cycling and staying alone.
Q: Is there an option to visit Île de Ré?
A: Yes. An optional loop around Île de Ré can be added at the end of the tour before departure.
📋💸 Cancellation fees
Terms of cancellation:
Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €
> 45 days before arrival 20% of the total travel price
44- 30 days before arrival 50% of the total travel price
29 - 15 days before arrival 75% of the total travel price
14 days before arrival 100% of the total travel price
Starting from
€907/ person
or €962
Available
15 Apr 2026 – 1 Oct 2026
Departures
Every day of the week
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Evazio
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