The Vendée by bike, from the sea to the countryside

This cycling guide, new 2024 edition and new "design" retraces the complete tour of the department thanks to its very developed cycle network. a route of more than 950 km in 16 stages with 5 escapades (Luçon, Fontenay-le-comte, towards La Roche-sur-Yon, from Puy-du-fou to Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu and the tour of the island of Yeu).

Vendée is a department located in the Pays de la Loire region, on the west coast of the country. Known for its varied landscapes ranging from sandy beaches to green countryside, the Vendée attracts many tourists each year. It is also renowned for its history marked by the Vendée War during the French Revolution, a conflict which pitted the republicans against the royalists between 1793 and 1796. Today, the Vendée is famous for its seaside resorts, its cultural and historical heritage, as well as for its sporting and cultural events such as the Vendée Globe,

a solo sailing race around the world.

This guide includes:

• The 16 detailed steps (maps + all the information necessary for the smooth running of your stay)
• 38 detailed maps and 1 general map
• A “steps and distances” table
• Cultural, historical and tourist information on the stages crossed
• Practical advice and useful addresses (accommodation, bike shops, tourist offices, etc.)
• A clear legend thanks to pictograms present on each of the cards
• 5 escapades

Characteristics of the guide:

• French language
• Edition: February 2024
• Type: Bike guide
• Format: 220 x 130 x 15 mm
• Binding: spiral
• Weight: 310 grams
• Number of pages: 175