All stages on La Vélodyssée, the Atlantic Cycling Route
Marans / La Rochelle
Nature takes centre stage during this leg of the journey, as you cycle past the water that flows through the charming canals which join the Poitevin marshes. We pass Marans, the ancient watchtower on the estuary of the Niort Sèvre which looks out over the marshes, and follow the canal that leads us to La Rochelle and onto the ocean.
Gradients and elevation
Ascents: 41m
Descents: 32m
Lowest point: 0m
Highest point: 35m
Répartition des pentes
1km descente légère (-5% à -1%)
24km plat (-1% à 2%)
Road types
13km (53%) de voies cyclables
12km (47%) de routes partagées
Surface
7km (30%) de surface lisse
15km (60%) de surface rugueuse
3km (10%) de surface accidentée
Itinerary
Greenway along the Marans Canal to La Rochelle except for a tricky undeveloped section of path to Dompierre-sur-Mer. Cycle lanes continue right into the centre of La Rochelle.
