Atlantic to Med (La Rochelle to Perpignan)

July 2019

What you can expect

Ride from glamorous La Rochelle on the Atlantic Coast to Perpignan on the sandy Mediterranean. Discover some of France's most beautiful regions as we showcase quiet roads and pretty villages. 12 days' riding, 13 nights accommodation with breakfast, 11 dinners included.

More detail

We could probably best describe this new ride as a meander through some of France’s most lovely and historic countryside. Joining the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, you will ride along quiet roads (as is our custom at Green Jersey) and no day exceeds 60 miles – most are nearer the 50 mile mark. There will be plenty of time and things to stop and see along the way, and ample time for coffee and lunch whilst still arriving in plenty of time to explore the evening’s destination.

Highlights include:

Glamorous La Rochelle with its famous harbour
Brouage citadel
Cognac country
Sunflower fields
Ancient walled 'bastide' villages
Three Musketeers' country
Amazing Carcassonne
Canal du Midi
Cathar Fortresses
Fantastic local food and wine
Chateaux and cathedrals
A dip in the Mediterranean when you finish!
Bike transport out and back possible (chargeable)

Your Next Adventure Awaits

What you need to know...

Start Location
La Rochelle

Finish Location
Perpignan

Region of France
Rides Across France

Grading
Difficult

Shortest Day
42 miles / 67 km

Longest Day
66 miles / 106 km

Total Days
12 days' riding

Total Miles
613 Miles

Departure Dates & Prices

Month	Dates	Tour Price	Single Supplement*	Bike Hire From	Enquire	Book
July 2019	13th to 26th July 2019	13/7/19 to 26/7/19	£2,395	£695	£175	Check Availability	Book Now

*A single supplement is only payable if you would like a guaranteed room to yourself. If you are happy to share with another traveller of the same gender, no supplement is payable.

Day 7

You should be enjoying field upon field of sunflowers today; this region is famous for them and they can stretch as far as the eye can see, bestowing brilliant colour to contrast with the amazing blue skies. The fields aren’t growing these evocative plants are probably vineyards. The food is hearty and rich as the locals make best use of the plenteous gifts that nature has bestowed on them. We stay the night in the lovely town of Auch, where a statue of the famous musketeer sits beside the impressive cathedral. (43 miles / 70 km).

Day 13

One of the most famous Cathar strongholds awaits us first thing and you will have a chance to walk the couple of hundred yards up to the ruins and experience a fantastic view over the Languedoc landscape. After that it is a simple run to the sea, to meet the Mediterranean beaches where you can enjoy a swim and a relaxing afternoon. We will then ride the 7 miles back to Perpignan for the night and have a fun last evening before departure tomorrow. (40 miles / 64 km).