Velodyssee: Atlantic Coast
From La Rochelle to Bayonne, France's longest cycle route follows the Atlantic coast past islands, pine forests, and wild beaches.
Seven days by bike on La Vélodyssée, France's longest cycle route, along the Atlantic coast. This section links La Rochelle to the Île de Ré, Royan, the Lacanau beaches and Arcachon Bay crowned by the Pilat dune. Mostly on safe cycle paths through pine forests and seaside resorts, the route is flat and accessible to all. It's a journey of sea spray and sand, punctuated by swims and oyster tastings. Reckon on 40 to 70 km a day. Spring and summer are ideal; book lodging early in season, as the Atlantic coast is very popular. The prevailing west wind is best taken at your back.
Practical info
- Stops
- 7
- Duration
- 7 days
- Transport
- 🚲 Bike
- Distance
- ≈ 320 km
- Best time
- Spring and summer
Itinerary
- 1
La Rochelle
Depart du Vieux Port, tours medievales et marche couvert, avant de filer vers la cote.
- 2
Ile de Re - Pont
Traversee du pont courbe vers l'ile de Re, pistes cyclables entre marais salants et phare des Baleines.
- 3
Royan
Station balneaire Art Deco, plages de la Grande Cote et estuaire de la Gironde.
- 4
Lacanau
Pistes cyclables en foret de pins entre lac et ocean, spot de surf legendaire.
- 5
Arcachon
Bassin d'Arcachon, Dune du Pilat et degustation d'huitres au bord de l'eau.
- 6
Biscarrosse
Lacs, foret landaise et plages immenses, etape nature entre deux oceans de pins.
- 7
Bayonne
Arrivee au Pays Basque, chocolat de Bayonne, jambon et fetes legendaires.
