Mountain bike hire

Imagine feeling the sea breeze on your face as you pedal along La Rochelle's Vieux Port, the three famous medieval towers looming majestically against the azure sky. This is the incomparable experience of discovering this pearl of the Atlantic by bike.

La Rochelle isn't just a city where you can rent a bike - it's THE city of cycling par excellence. With 450 kilometers of bike paths interlaced like a permanent invitation to adventure, it has earned a well-deserved reputation as a cyclist's paradise. Here, two wheels are not just a means of transport, but a way of life.

Renting a bike in La Rochelle gives you total freedom to explore its cobbled streets, preserved historic center and lively quays at your own pace. Ride along the Cours des Dames, admire the Renaissance Hôtel de Ville and lose yourself in the authentic maritime atmosphere that permeates every corner of this thousand-year-old city.

Adventure doesn't stop at the city's borders. The famous Vélodyssée cycle route takes you along the Atlantic coastline, while the Vélofrancette invites you to explore the hinterland. And how can you resist the call of the Ile de Ré, accessible by a pedestrian-bicycle bridge, with its white villages, salt marshes and endless beaches?

For a more contemplative day, the Marais Poitevin, nicknamed the "Green Venice", offers dirt roads lined with canals where time seems suspended. Between pedal strokes, stop to enjoy freshly caught seafood in one of the small creeks dotting the coastline.

La Rochelle's mild oceanic climate makes cycling practicable all year round, with a particular luminosity in spring and autumn that sublimates the coastal landscapes. Whether you opt for a classic bike from the self-service Yélo network or an electric model from one of the city's many rental companies, you'll easily find the ideal mount for your exploration.

In La Rochelle, renting a bike isn't just practical - it's the promise of an authentic experience, of becoming, for a few hours or a few days, a true Rochelais gliding along the cobblestones of this timelessly charming maritime city.

Your cycling itinerary would not be complete without visiting, after La Rochelle, the charming towns of Grenoble, Briançon and Megève, all of which are accessible and pleasant to cycle around.