Day 1 La Rochelle
Arrival in La Rochelle. Your accommodation is a nice hotel in the heart of the town centre. Take your time to enjoy the city.
Day 2 Baie de l‘Aiguillon 47 km
Situated North from La Rochelle, the Baie de l’Aiguillon is a graceful link between continent and ocean. Your itinerary, along the white coast is easy and beautiful. Baie de l’Aiguillon is famous for its mussel farms. You will have the opportunity to visit one of them: the interesting Maison de la Myticulture.
Day 3 Baie de Chatelaillon 42 km
You leave La Rochelle towards the south on a pleasant cycling path along the coast. Enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Chatelaillon beach. After a walk in the charming town centre with its tiny streets, why not go for a swim or a lie on the beach.
Back to La Rochelle by small country roads and via Châteaux of De Buzay.
Day 4 Ile de Ré 57 km
Begin the day by cycling across the impressive bridge of the Ile de Ré. You continue through the lovely fisherman’s villages of Rivedoux and La Flotte with their colourful markets. You will the follow the cycle path to reach Saint Martin, with many opportunities to stop for a swim along the way.
Day 5 La Rochelle – Rochefort 52 km
It’s time to leave La Rochelle for another great town: Rochefort, where in 1666 Louis XIV chose to establish a military dockyard. Today, you ride along the coast you will see former prison Fort Boyard, and the island Ile d’Oléron.
Day 6 Rochefort – La Tremblade 35 km
Idyllic cycling from Rochefort to your next destination – La Tremblade. You have the possibility to stop in Marennes, the center of oyster farming, to continue your ride afterwards. Your are cycling through nature reserves, home of many migratory birds.
Day 7 La Tremblade – Royan 37 km
You will leave La Tremblade along a quiet cycle path, and will arrive in a pine forest overlooking the sea. Do not forget your swimsuit! Your ride follows an enjoyable cycle path along the rocky coast to Royan. This final day will be punctuated by the varied and colourful landscapes.
Day 8 Royan – La Rochelle (Transfer)
Transfer by cab to La Rochelle after breakfast.
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