After crossing the Estuary, continue your bike trip in the Gironde along the Atlantic coast and the Great Lakes of Medoc to reach the salty meadows, oyster ports of the Bay of Arcachon. The cycle path then runs along the famous meter high Pyla Sand dune and continues South in the Landes de Gascogne area before reaching the historical town of Bayonne and the famous seaside resort Biarritz in the Basque country.
Day 1 Arrival in La Rochelle Arrival at your 4-star hotel in La Rochelle, where you will find the road book and bikes waiting for you. You can appreciate the old harbor and its towers guarding the port entrance from 13th to 15th century.
You can also enjoy the city centre and its arches as well as the town hall from the 15th century. It is easy to observe the animals. It is a stage marked by the delightful smell of maritime pines.
Royan is a modern resort hiding some beautiful villas of the Belle Epoque, an original covered market and a festive and lively waterfront.
From the tip of the Verdon, you cycle on pleasant bike paths to the charming seaside resort of Soulac. You'll see beaches and ocean as far as the eye can see. Under the scent of the pine trees, you continue until Montalivet, a small and peaceful seaside resort between the Landes forest, ocean and marshes.
