La Rochelle-Royan France 2024 – Atlantic Coast
You cycle on romantic cycle paths through a beautiful nature reserve the so called Charente-Maritime. A famous paradise for cycling tourists along the island Ile de Ré. There are a few famous villages along the nature reserve, like Rocherfort and Marennes. Both pictural villages offer an idyllic cycle path with wonderful sourroundings! A glorious sourrounding for a lovely cycling holiday!
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Detailed information about this offer
- 7 nights in comfortable 3- and 4-star hotels
- daily buffet breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Royan
- detailed route description with maps
- return transfer Royan - La Rochelle (Sunday-Friday)
- GPS data on request
- service-hotline also at the weekend
Additional costs:
All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. Euro 1,00 to 3,00 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in La Rochelle
Your hotel is in the centre of La Rochelle. Already on your first evening of your bike trip in France you have the chance to marvel at the unforgettable ambience of the famous port city. Example of hotel: Hôtel St Nicolas in La RochelleDay 2 - Round trip to the bay Baie de l'Aiguillon, approx. 45 km
Your cycle tour starts with a beautiful highlight. On the first day you cycle along the white rocky coast. Following the north coast from La Rochelle, you cycle to the centre of Aiguillon. Aiguillon is famous for its mussel farming. Don't miss out to visit the Maisons de la Myticulture. Example of hotel: Hôtel St Nicolas in La RochelleDay 3 - Round trip to the bay Baie de Chatelaillon, approx. 40 km
On your third day you carry on cycling on new renovated cycle paths along the Atlantic Coast to your goal of today Chatelaillon and Chatelaillon Plage. The city Chatelaillon is well known for the seaside resort. The city centre invites you to stay. After a short break you cycle across a wide agricultural area and along small romantic roads. You will also be passing the Château de Buzay before you arrive back at La Rochelle. Example of hotel: Hôtel St Nicolas in La RochelleDay 4 - Round trip to the island Ile de Ré, approx. 60 km
Let the charm of the small town Ile de Ré convince you. Today's cycling tour in France starts with a remarkable ride over the bridge of the island Ré. You will cycle through the idyllic fishing villages Rivedoux and La Flotte. With a short stop at the colorful market, the cycle path leads you to the port town Saint Martin. The port town offers you wonderful beaches, before you cycle back to La Rochelle. Example of hotel: Hôtel St Nicolas in La RochelleDay 5 - From La Rochelle to Rochefort, approx. 50 km
Your starting point today will be La Rochelle once again. Your goal of today is the former military port of Ludwig IV. In contrast to La Rochelle, Rochefort is well known for its architecture. Worth seeing are the former city palaces, as well as the royal rope turning factory. Which has been known as „La Corderie Royale“ since the 17th century. Example of hotel: Hôtel La Corderie Royale in RochefortDay 6 - From Rochefort to Ronce les Bains, approx. 40 km
On an idyllic cycle path you will be cycling along Rochefort to your next accomodation in Ronce les Bains. In Marnnes, the well known centre of oyster production, surrounded by a nature reserve you continue your route. Let the evening end relaxed in Ronce les Bains. Example of hotel: Hôtel de la Plage in Ronce les BainsDay 7 - From Ronce les Bains to Royan, approx. 45 km
This section of the cycle tour offers you a lot to see. You cycle through a wonderful nature reserve with a breathtaking view of the ocean. You should definitely remember to bring your swimwear, because the last part of your bike tour in France takes you along a rocky coast to your hotel. There you have the opportunity to jump in the sea. Example of hotel: Hôtel Miramar in RoyanDay 8 - Individual departure or extra nights
The departure and transfer will take place after breakfast. If your departure is not on Saturday, you have to pay a EUR 30,00 fee.
Parking possibilities
You can park your car in a private, closed parking garage at the arrival hotel for approx. € 15,00 per night (depends on availability, on request).
Security for your booking:
As a tour operator, the safety, well-being and health of our customers are top priorities for us. We are constantly monitoring the current situation and are in close contact with official authorities. In the event of travel changes, we will inform you immediately. If an official travel warning is issued on your arrival date for your destination or your home town, you can of course cancel your trip free of charge or change your booking to another date.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to 42 days before arrival date
25% of the tour price from 41th to 22th day before arrival date
40% of the tour price from 21th to 15th day before arrival date
60% of the tour price from 14th to 1 day before arrival date
90% of the tour price day of arrival or No-Show
If the customer makes changes to the booking (date of travel, tour, duration, transfer of the booking to another person etc.) up to 28 days before departure, for reasons which are outside our control, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,- per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
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Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Rates and additional services to book
Arrival: 16.03.2024 - 26.10.2024
every Saturday
Arrival: 16.03.2024 - 26.10.2024
Saving tips
Rental bikes
21-speed/free-wheel
€ 160,00 per person and stay
Electric bike/Unisex bike, freewheel
€ 260,00 per person and stay
Deposit: € 250,00 (payment on arrival)