The Vélodyssée between Nantes and Hendaye: a cycling route along the Atlantic Coast
Nantes isn't directly on the Atlantic coast. But after a few pedal strokes along the Loire and its estuary, you'll soon reach it in Saint-Brévin-les-Pins. The rest of the route, the Vélodyssée, guides you south, keeping the ocean close at hand. Visit fine sandy beaches, salt marshes, wild marshes, the rugged coastline, the wild coast, pine forests, the Basque coastline, and many other varied landscapes. Cross Vendée, Charente-Maritime, Gironde, Landes, and the Pyrénées Atlantiques during an unforgettable journey.
The route takes you to discover France's most beautiful seaside resorts, historic towns, and picturesque ports. It's also an opportunity to cross the Gironde estuary and appreciate the Arcachon Basin with its unique ecosystem. The author also includes three getaways to visit the islands of Noirmoutier, Ré, and Oléron by bike.
The Vélodyssée, a connected route
From the Loire to the Basque Country, the Vélodyssée intersects and sometimes shares paths with numerous cycle routes:
- The Loire by bike from Nantes to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins
- The Vélo Francette in La Rochelle
- The Flow Vélo in Rochefort
- The Canal des 2 Mers in Royan
- The Vélidéale in Nantes
The Vélodyssée, part of the European plan with EuroVelo 1
The Vélodyssée is the French part of EuroVelo 1. This European cycle route stretches from Norway to Portugal via the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and Spain. It runs for 11,150 km and allows visitors to discover 14 UNESCO sites. It largely runs along the Atlantic coast of various countries.
This Chamina guide to the Vélodyssée includes:
- 1:100,000 maps with an IGN background
- Recommended addresses and visits
- Accommodation
- Services along the route
- Step-by-step description
- Access and train + bike information
- Practical advice
Features:
- Publisher: Chamina
- Edition: 2025
- Weight: 300 g
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 21 cm
- Binding: Spiral
- Pages: 160
