Cycle paths on the Île de Ré

The Ile de Ré, cycling destination par excellence

Are you able to take your bikes with you on your camping vacation on the Ile de Ré? Don't hesitate! The whole of the island is equipped for cyclists: from Rivedoux to Saint-Clément-les-Baleines, the 10 villages on the island are linked by a track that allows you to cycle around the island. The distance between two villages is always less than 10 km, making cycling a family-friendly way to get around the island, even with young children. The cycle path on the Ile de Ré is linked to the network of greenways and trails in La Rochelle, and in particular to the Vélodyssée, which leads to Châtelaillon, Rochefort and Royan. So you can even arrive on the island by bike! The bridge has a double lane reserved for cyclists, and passage is free for non-motorized vehicles. Bicycles are also accepted on the maritime shuttle that runs between the port of La Rochelle and the island of Ré. For a stopover of a few days during your itinerary on the Vélodyssée, or for a car-free summer vacation with no parking constraints, the Ile de Ré is an authentic cycling destination!

The Slow Village Saint-Martin-de-Ré, 200 m from the cycle paths

Don't have your own bikes, or finding it difficult to transport them? Slow Village can rent you one! Situated just 200 m from the "voie verte" cycle path that criss-crosses the island, our campsite is the ideal place to discover the island in a gentle way, and to get around the Ile de Ré by bus without any constraints: the port, the citadel and the donkeys in breeches of Saint-Martin-de-Ré can be reached in less than 10 minutes, and the medieval market of La Flotte in 10 to 12 minutes, on safe routes that are ideal for family outings. The bike rental service at our campsite in the heart of the Ile de Ré offers a range of options to suit all tastes: a day's rental to enjoy a family bike ride and explore one of the island's 6 tourist bike circuits, or a week's rental for all your short trips in "Slowcomotion" mode: shopping, markets, sightseeing, nature walks and discovering the island's historic villages. Rear seats, cargo bikes, trailers or simply small bikes: your children won't be forgotten, and will be able to enjoy your cycling excursions to the full.

Cycling around the Ile de Ré

Would you like to discover the island by bike during your stay at the Slow Village campsite? More than 110 kilometers of bike paths wind their way through marshes, forests, coastal landscapes and ancient alleyways, inviting you to discover the island's wide variety of scenery. Rivedoux-Plage is just 1.5 hours from the Baleines lighthouse, so you can easily organize a day tour of the island by bike, with a picnic on the beach or in the salt marshes. From our campsite on the Ile de Ré, first reach Rivedoux via La Flotte, then head up the south coast of the island to Saint-Clément via Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, le Bois-Plage and Ars-en-Ré. On the way back to Saint-Martin, you'll pass through Les Portes-en-Ré, Loix and La Couarde-sur-Mer. You can also cycle several short loops of between 1h and 3h in different landscapes: forest paths on the north coast; country paths from the fortifications of Saint-Martin; gourmet paths in the south or north of the island, between markets, oyster huts, market gardening cooperatives and salt marshes; or the marsh paths around the Fier d'Ars, to discover the unique, unspoilt flora and fauna. Book your accommodation at the Slow Village campsite in St Martin now to explore the Ile de Ré by bike!