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Easy cycling on charming Charente islands
La Rochelle to Royan
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Duration
8 dagar
Type
Cykling Self-Guided trips
Travel Period
03/05/2026 - 15/10/2027
Difficulty
Level 1
Meals
7 Breakfasts
Price
From 10750 SEK
Welcome to a coastal cycling trip with island hopping in Charente Maritime's beautiful archipelago. Here you'll find sand between your toes, fishing huts, delicious oysters and belle époque villas – all in a genuine French style.
Starting in historic La Rochelle, you cycle the beautiful La Vélodyssée route (Eurovelo 1) which faithfully follows the sea between Charente's historic seaside resorts. You also visit islands like Ré, Aix and Oléron where life goes at its own pace and fishing thrives. Via Côte Sauvage's pine forests you finally reach Royan which invites an extra night or two. It's also possible to visit Bordeaux after the trip.
The journey alternates between city pulse and quiet island life. One day you stroll between restaurants and small shops, the next day you roll through quiet nature reserves with salt marshes. In the evenings, cozy towns await where you can enjoy the local cuisine: seafood, potatoes from Île de Ré, grilled Charentais-style and of course the famous Charentais melon.
Tour Highlights
Island hopping by bike to Ré, Aix and Oléron
La Vélodyssée – the coastal route from La Rochelle to Royan
Historic cities with defense towers and citadel
Côte Sauvage with fragrant pine forests and sandy beaches
Local flavors with oysters, sea salt and Charentais melon
Program
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7 Breakfasts included
Arrival at your accommodation in La Rochelle, a vibrant city with rich history. Here you can wander in the old harbor with its defense towers from the 13th-16th centuries, stroll under the elegant arcades and visit the Gothic town hall from the 15th century.
Level & Standard
Accommodation
During the trip you stay at charming 3–4-star hotels that reflect the best of the French west coast. Here classic Belle Époque style is mixed with modern touches and genuine small-town charm. In La Rochelle you sleep near the old harbor with its towers from medieval times, in Rochefort elegant city hotels await in a historic setting and in Marennes you stay just a stone's throw from the oyster beds. On Oléron the sea always feels close, and in Royan the trip is rounded off at a seaside resort with both a beach promenade, market hall and villas from the turn of the century.
8 dagar / 7 nätter
Price per person
The specified prices are per person and include
- Accommodation in chosen room option
- Breakfast
- Roadbook with maps and route description
- Luggage transport
- Boat to Île d'Aix including bicycle
- 24-hour service phone
Add-ons
Touringcykel – 2,300 SEK (Per person)
Elcykel – 3,700 SEK (Per person)
Stöldförsäkring touringcykel – 300 SEK (Per person)
Stöldförsäkring elcykel – 550 SEK (Per person)
Leverans/upphämtning av endast 1 cykel (obligatoriskt tillval vid soloresenär) – 950 SEK (Per person)
Epic Trails t-shirt – 179 SEK
Epic Trails hoodie – 699 SEK
Epic Trails termosflaska – 179 SEK
Epic Trails t-shirt + hoodie – 775 SEK
Epic Trails t-shirt + hoodie + flaska – 855 SEK
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