Atlantic Coast Cycle - Nantes to La Rochelle

What's Included

• Accommodation
  hotels

• 7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices

• 7 nights in a combination of B&Bs and 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• 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

What's Not Included

• Lunches and dinners daily and all beverages

• Entrance fees to museums, chateaux, parks and archaeological sites, wine tastings

• Tour guide - this is a self guided trip

• We recommend bringing a holder for your mobile phone to be fixed to the handlebar to cycle smoothly following the app

• Hotel taxes if applicable – payable directly to the hotel

• Holder for your mobile phone to be fixed to the handlebar to cycle smoothly following the app

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Grading

The route follows the 'La Vélodyssée cycle route along dedicated cycleways and quiet roads that give easy access to historic towns and cities along the way. Overall, the cycling is moderate (3) grade with daily cycling distances from 45 to 73km/28 to 45mi. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos and perhaps a swim. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a good level of fitness.