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Cycling trip from La Rochelle to Cognac

5days

Reference: LR501

Distance tours
Medium

Take a cycling trip from the Atlantic coast to Cognac. Between La Rochelle and Rochefort, cycle on a route marked by the proximity of the ocean before continuing on a journey inland towards Saintes and Cognac, following the course of the Charente.

Program

Day 1: La Rochelle

La Rochelle is a vibrant city, full of history, that deserves to be explored. Stroll around the Old Port and let yourself be seduced by its famous towers. Discover the old town, with its charming alleys and shopping arcades.

The city also offers many other must-see activities, such as a visit to theaquarium, a walk on the Minimes marina, or even a Cruise to Fort Boyard and the island of Aix.

Night in La Rochelle

Day 2: La Rochelle - Rochefort

50 km

Leave La Rochelle following the Atlantic coast towards Chatelaillon-Plage, an elegant seaside resort in the Belle Époque style, then continue to Les Boucholeurs, a charming fishing and oyster farming village, where you can taste oysters directly in the traditional huts.

Your cycle route then takes you through the marshes to Rochefort, where Louis XIV chose, in 1661, to establish a powerful Maritime Arsenal. Don't miss a visit to the Royal Ropeworks, an impressive 374-metre-long rope factory.

Night in Rochefort

Day 3: Rochefort - Saintes

60 km

Departing from Saumur, Rochefort, the route takes quiet back roads and paths through the countryside towards Tonnay-Charente and its remarkable sound bridge suspended.
On the way, take a detour via Saint-Savinien, picturesque village on the Charente with its flowery quays, its river port. A little further, Crazannes offers a striking change of scenery with its open-air sites that immerse the visitor in a unusual universe sculpted by man. Pass the village of Port d'Envaux before continuing your route through the countryside, until you reach Saints.

Night in Saintes

Day 4: Saintes - Cognac

39 km

Before leaving Saints, discover the archaeological remains of this old Gallo-Roman capital, his arenas and his triumphal arch. Saintes, a major stopover on the road to Santiago de Compostela, has several remarkable religious buildings such as the Basilica of Saint Eutrope, a masterpiece of Romanesque art whose underground crypt is among the largest in Europe.
The bike ride continues along the Charente, along small country roads and towpaths that cross the alluvial meadows. A very bucolic route, punctuated by hamlets and villages.
Arrival in Cognac renowned worldwide for its exceptional spirits.

Night in Cognac

Day 5: Cognac

End of stay in Cognac after breakfast. Before leaving, discover the birthplace of François 1er and push open the door of one of the great trading houses: Hennessy, Martel, Rémy Martin…

End of your trip
Additional night in Cognac possible
To customize your trip contact us.

Accommodation

In hotels or guest houses, we offer a rigorous selection of accommodation in 3 different categories.

Standard category

Comfortable 2-star hotels or similar accommodation, where charm and simplicity combine for cozy and relaxing stops after a day of cycling. Ideally located along the routes.

Non-contractual photos presented to illustrate the type of accommodation corresponding to the standard category.

Superior category

3-star accommodation, selected for the quality of their services and equipment. An ideal environment to enjoy the end of your day.

Non-contractual photos presented to illustrate the type of accommodation corresponding to the superior category.

Prices

Low season

High season

from April 1 to April 11

from September 13 to November 3

Standard category 840 € / person

Based on a 2-person room
Single room supplement 320 € / person

Superior category 920 € / person

Based on a 2-person room
Single room supplement 320 € / person

Child discount *

From 0 to 4 years: 50 %
From 5 to 11 years old: 25 %
From 12 to 17 years old: 0 %

*Discount applicable for children under 18 sharing a room with two adults.

The price includes :

Accommodation: 4 nights in a double room
4 breakfasts
3 days of rental of an equipped “VTC” bike
Luggage transport between each accommodation
A travel diary with practical and tourist information
The GPS route app
Telephone support 7 days a week
Tourist taxes
Application fee

The price does not include:

Lunches and dinners
Drinks and personal expenses
Parking fees
Entrances and site visits
Round trip transportation to the place of departure
Optional insurance (cancellation or cancellation & multi-risk)

Optional extras

Electric bike supplement

3 days

85

Bike discount

if you come with your own bike

161

Half board supplement

4 dinners / excluding drinks

189

Visits pack

Corderie Royale and Visit and tasting in a Cognac trading house

48

Return by train

from Cognac to La Rochelle

32

Cancellation insurance

for information only, variable depending on the total price of the stay

38

Cancellation & multi-risk insurance

for information only, variable depending on the total price of the stay

65

Standard category

Extra night in La Rochelle

Based on a 2-person room 109 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 51 € / person

Extra night in Cognac

Based on a 2-person room 120 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 41 € / person

Superior category

Extra night in La Rochelle

Based on a 2-person room 120 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 85 € / person

Extra night in Cognac

Based on a 2-person room 161 € / person

(breakfast included)
Single room supplement 100 € / person

Information

Questions about the stay Cycling trip from La Rochelle to Cognac

How to get to La Rochelle?

By train:

From Paris Montparnasse TGV station to La Rochelle in around 3 hours.
From Nantes station, direct Intercités trains in around 2 hours
From Bordeaux Saint Jean station, direct Intercités trains in around 2h30

For more information, visit the SNCF website https://www.sncf-connect.com/

By car :

From Paris 460 km by the A10 motorway, exits 32 or 33

Where to park in La Rochelle?

The city of La Rochelle has several car parks for parking: in enclosures, underground or park-and-ride. Vieux Port Sud and Verdun car parks: 7-day package around €90

For more information on parking in La Rochelle, visit the municipality's website, section Parking

How do I get back to the starting city?

If you need to return to the city of departure, the organization is your responsibility.

By train: from Cognac station, TER and Intercités with connection at Saintes in approximately 2 hours
At your request, we can organize a private van transfer from Cognac to La Rochelle with handling of luggage, personal bikes and people. Package from 390€ per transfer, + 55€ on Sundays and public holidays.

What to do with your bike at the end of your stay?

Rental bike: at the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last accommodation and notify the reception. We will take care of its return.
If you came with your own bike, at the end of the tour you will have to take care of your own bike. If you have to return to La Rochelle by train, make sure that the train accepts bikes.

Cycle tours

The bikes

We work with cycle professionals whose comfortable and robust bikes are renewed, maintained and serviced regularly. Each bike is equipped with a handlebar bag, a rear bag (15 or 20 liters) and a helmet. We provide smartphone support and repair kit per reservation. We provide breakdown assistance on all our rental bikes.

Your stay includes the rental of a VTC (all-road bike) adapted to your size or that of your child.

You have the option of opting for a electric bike. With an average range of 80 kilometers, the electric bike allows you to enjoy each stage with ease, whatever the distance and elevation. Note that this type of bike requires a minimum height of 1m55 and maximum of 1m90.

For children, we offer a wide range of solutions depending on their age: child seat, child trailer, follower bike, follow-me system.

The terms and conditions for collecting and returning your bike are communicated in the travel diary.

You can also come with your own bike. Please note that in this case, you will not be able to benefit from breakdown assistance, will not be able to rent accessories and the possible repatriation of your bike to the starting point will have to be organized by you yourself.
Transferring luggage from one stage to another

If you have requested baggage transfer or if the service is already included in your package, you are asked to drop it off each morning at the reception of your accommodation, before 9:00 a.m. They are delivered to you during the day, before 6:00 p.m., to your next accommodation.
The travel diary
Before your departure, you will receive a travel diary containing all the information useful to your stay:
- The detailed program of your trip, day by day (meeting time and address on the first day, accommodation details, useful addresses, points of interest, etc.).
- Connection to our GPS application during your trip (step-by-step route, points of interest and practical information).
- Exchange vouchers.
- Tourist information and advice for cycling with complete peace of mind.
- A support number.
What to do with your bike at the end of your stay?

We organize the repatriation of all bicycles rented with Trip à Vélo during our roaming stays. For loop or star stays, the bikes are returned by you to partner establishments. In all cases, the drop-off address will be communicated to you in the travel diary.

If you came with your own bike, any repatriation must be organized by you. Regional TERs accept bicycles on board (see the conditions on the SNCF website: www.sncf.com ).
How do I get back to the starting city?

If you have to return to the city of departure, the return must be organized by you.

By train: numerous TER trains serve the cities of Orléans, Blois, Onzain, Amboise, Tours and Saumur at a high daily frequency during the season. You can already consult the SNCF website: www.sncf.com. You will also find more information on timetables in your travel diary.

At your request, we can organize a taxi transfer (surcharge).

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