From Roscoff to Hendaye, 1,300 km of ocean, dunes and pine forest. Our cyclist-friendly hotels, stage by stage.
Every hotel in this guide, grouped by area. Route and details are further down.
| Hotel | Area | Best for cyclists | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertime4-star hotel8.3/10 Booking | Vendée | Accueil Vélo certified | Check availability |
| Les Hautes Mers4-star hotel | Vendée | 40 km of coastal trails on the island | Check availability |
| Greet Hotel La Teste Bassin d'Arcachon3-star hotel | Arcachon Bay | Accueil Vélo certified | Check availability |
| Kaliko3-star hotel9.0/10 Booking | Basque Country | Accueil Vélo certified | Check availability |
La Vélodyssée follows France's Atlantic seaboard from Roscoff, in Brittany, down to Hendaye, in the Basque Country. France Vélo Tourisme splits it into 38 stages and rates it at its “Je débute” (beginner) level.
Of its 1,300 km, 973 km are on dedicated cycle paths (76%) and 305 km on roads shared with traffic (24%). Along the way it crosses Brittany, Loire-Atlantique, the Vendée, Charente-Maritime, the Gironde, the Landes and the Basque Country.
According to France Vélo Tourisme, one section in the Gironde is currently closed following the July 2026 wildfires. Check the latest route status on francevelotourisme.com before you book.
Our cyclist-friendly hotels along the coast. Prices and availability are shown live on Booking.com.
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1,300 km, from Roscoff to Hendaye, split into 38 stages by France Vélo Tourisme.
Yes: France Vélo Tourisme rates it at its “Je débute” (beginner) level. 76% of the route is on dedicated cycle paths.
One section in the Gironde is currently closed following the July 2026 wildfires. Check francevelotourisme.com before you set off.
Source: France Vélo Tourisme, La Vélodyssée.
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