From
per person
Duration
14 nights
Level
2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km
La Vélodyssée is a cycle tourism route that runs along the entire French Atlantic coast, and is part of Eurovélo 1, also known as theAtlantic Coast Route, a major cycle route linking Norway to Portugal by the ocean. This trip promises a spectacular escapade, between the azure blue and charcoal gray panoramas of the coast and the gentle agricultural richness of the green lands of Brittany and the Vendée.
Most of the route is on traffic-free cycle paths, making it accessible to the vast majority of cyclists. With days not exceeding 70 kilometers, you'll have plenty of time to sample as many local specialties as possible, from rich Breton kouign-amanns with good butter to Charentais cognac, which does your legs a world of good after a day's pedaling!
With the Atlantic Ocean as your landmark, experience the best of the coast, where steep cliffs and castles from another era blend together to let you appreciate the immensity of these majestic landscapes.
Air transportation of passenger, baggage and bicycle with Air Transat
transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
Air transportation of passenger, baggage and bicycle with Air Transat
transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;
14 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
equipment, such as bicycles
equipment, such as bicycles
Montréal-Trudeau/Nantes
Nantes/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Circuit rating: 2+.
fairly easy circuit: includes a few valleys; from 40 to 70 km.
Travel on cycle paths and lanes (Véloroutes).
Pavement goes from asphalt, rock dust to clay.
We recommend a gravel or hybrid bike with a minimum tire width of 28mm, ideally 32 mm.
Montréal-Trudeau/Nantes
Nantes/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Circuit rating: 2+.
fairly easy circuit: includes a few valleys; from 40 to 70 km.
Travel on cycle paths and lanes (Véloroutes).
Pavement goes from asphalt, rock dust to clay.
We recommend a gravel or hybrid bike with a minimum tire width of 28mm, ideally 32 mm.
Discover the altitude differences on this itinerary and plan your next trip with all the information you need. Please note that the gradients are provided for information only and do not always represent the reality on the ground.
Day 1
Departure from Montréal-Trudeau for Nantes the evening before.
Arrival in Nantes and transfer to Rennes (1 h 30).
Day 2
Free day or loop via Betton, Chevaigné, Chasné-sur-Illet, Acigné, Cesson-Sévigné. (57 km)
Day 3
Rennes, Le Pont Réan, Bourg-des-Comptes, Guipry-Messac, Bain-de-Bretagne (61 km)
Day 4
Bain-de-Bretagne, Guipry-Messac, Port-de-Roche, Langon, Brain-sur-Vilaine, Redon (54 km)
Day 5
Redon, Fégréac, Guenrouet, Saint-Omer-de-Blain, Le Garve (46 km)
Day 6
Le Gavre, Blain, Le Chevallerais, Sucé-sur-Erdre, La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, Nantes. (62 km)
Day 7
Nantes, Bouguenais, La Montagne, St-Jean-de-Boiseau, Le Pellerin, Paimboeuf, Corsept, Saint-Brévin-les-Pins. (67 km)
Day 8
Saint-Brévin-les-Pins, St-Michel-Chef-Chef, La Plaine-sur-Mer, Préfailles, Pornic. (34 km)
Day 9
Pornic, La Bernerie-en-Retz, Les Moutiers-en-Retz, Bouin (35 km)
Day 10
Bouin, Port du Bec, Île de Noirmoutier, Notre-Dame-de-Monts, St-Jean-de-Monts, St-Hilaire-de-Riez, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. (63 km)
Day 11
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Bretignolles-sur-Mer, Brem-sur-Mer, Les Sables-d'Olonne (35 km)
Day 12
Les Sables-d'Olonne, Talmont-St-Hilaire, Jard-sur-Mer, Longeville-sur-Mer, La Tranche-sur-Mer. (47 km)
Day 13
La Tranche-sur-Mer, L'Aiguillon-la-Presqu'île, St-Michel-en-l'Herm, Marans, Dompierre-sur-Mer, La Rochelle. (65 km)
Day 14
Free day or loop on the Île de Ré. (50 to 70 km)
Day 15
Transfer to Nantes airport (2 h 00) and return to Montreal.
