Original Vélo Tour - départ Le Mazeau

Guided, commented and gourmet bike rides in the Marais Poitevin.

General information
* 50 minutes from La Rochelle,
* 25 minutes from Niort,
* 1h30 from Nantes.

Opening period: 5 April to 30 September 2025
Days: Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays
Opening times
* 10am - 12pm
* 2pm - 4pm
* 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Meeting point: route de la Sèvre (near Le Marais Sauvage campsite) - 85420 Le Mazeau

Please note that the following 10.00 a.m. Venise Verte bike rides will leave from the Venise Verte campsite in Coulon:
* Sunday 20/04
* Sunday 08/06
* Thursdays from 10/07 to 28/08.

Number of kilometres: 10km
Level of ability (easy, intermediate, experienced): easy
Language of the outing: French
Number of participants: 4 to 19 people.
Accessible to children aged 6 and over or using Babyvan.

Cycling in the Venise Verte: a journey in the heart of a green setting
Let yourself be transported by the magic of the Venise Verte during an unforgettable 2-hour cycling trip. In the heart of this unspoilt green paradise, far from the hustle and bustle of the modern world, nature flourishes in all its splendour.

On this guided and enchanting ride, you'll discover a unique landscape, shaped by man over the centuries. Peaceful canals wind their way through the marshes, lined with lush vegetation.

Far from the dry marshes and arable farming, the Venise Verte is a green setting reminiscent of the Irish countryside. The air is pure and invigorating, the silence soothing and the beauty of the landscape breathtaking.

The Venise Verte Cycling Escapade is an unforgettable experience that will allow you to discover a unique region and enjoy a moment of relaxation and rejuvenation in the heart of nature.

Don't hesitate to come and lose yourself in the wild beauty of the Venise Verte!

Practical information
All registrations for a cycle ride must comply with the Highway Code and be medically fit for the activity.

What's included in the package?
* Included: bike hire, guide.
* Not included: Personal insurance.

Equipment available
The bikes and Babyvan carts are made by Arcade Cycles, the Vendée-based bike manufacturer.
Adults have comfortable Beachcruiser bikes.
Children have 20' and 24' mountain bikes.
Babyvan trailers are available for very young children.

Helmets are compulsory up to and including the age of 12 (law of 22 March 2017). If you would like an adult helmet, I also have some in the van.

You can bring your own bike (see practical information).

Equipment to bring:
* Comfortable, hard-wearing clothing suited to the day's weather and its changes (avoid loose-fitting clothing for the legs, no flip-flops, flip-flops or bare chests).
* Closed shoes
* Glasses holder
* Sun protection
* Hat or cap or helmet
* 1 litre bottle of water per person

Each participant has sole control of the bike and its movement and takes full responsibility for it during the tour.