Discover the exceptional nature of the Venise Verte by bike in the Marais Poitevin with a guide who loves his region!
Discover the exceptional nature of the Venise Verte by bike in the Marais Poitevin with a guide who loves his region!
Less than an hour's drive from La Rochelle, the Venise Verte in the Marais Poitevin is an exceptional natural site straddling the Vendée, Deux-Sèvres and Charente-Maritime. With its labyrinth of canals, undergrowth and meadows, it is a must for a great cycling tour near Niort! And to make the most of it, Original Vélo Tour invites you to take part in a guided bike ride through the Venise Verte, an escapade combining discovery and relaxation for 2 hours.
In all, around 10 km of cycling in the Venise Verte awaits you, on flat terrain that is accessible to all cyclists. You will cycle with your guide, Damien, who will be delighted to share his knowledge of the history of the Marais Poitevin and its unique environment, home to a wealth of flora and fauna. Damien will take you off the beaten track for a unique bike tour in the Venise Verte!
So if you are looking for a nature outing near La Rochelle or Niort, don't hesitate to join Damien in the Marais Poitevin for this superb bike ride through the Venise Verte!
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Practical information
- Welcome at the Original Vélo Tour lorry on the Route de la Sèvre 15 minutes before the start of the activity
- Presentation of the outing and the guide with handover of equipment
- Departure for a 1.5-hour guided bike ride in the Venise Verte (approx. 10 km / 6 miles)
- Return to the lorry, return of equipment and end of the activity
All participants over 5 years old must know how to ride a bike to take part in this activity.
The family option can only be booked for 2 adult participants + 2 kids under 11.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
This activity is free for children under 5 who can take part in the activity in a Babyvan children's trailer: if you require a Babyvan for your outing, please let the guide know by contacting him once your booking has been confirmed.
This activity is not accessible to pregnant people and disabled people.
Pets are welcome to join this activity.
- Guide
- Bike
- Helmet
- Closed shoes
- Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water