Explore the Pays des Achards by bike, it is discovering a territory between countryside and coastline, ideal for enthusiasts of cycle routes, mountain biking and cycling tours in Vendée. Whether you are an occasional cyclist or a fan of long rides, find here all practical services for a successful getaway: bicycle rental and repair, luggage transport, water points and picnic areas.
Bicycle rental and repair
Need a bike to travel the cycle routes from the Land of Achards or a repair before setting off again on the trails? Our bike rental and repair are available to meet your needs. VTC, VTT, electric or classic bikes, you will find the right solution here to pedal with complete peace of mind.
🚴 Bike rental
- The Yelloh! Village Le Pin Parasol campsite***** at Chapelle-Hermier, from May to September
This campsite offers bike rental, including for customers outside the campsite. Different VTC and mountain bike rental packages are available for half-day, full-day or week-long rentals.
🔧 Repair and maintenance
- The Cycles of Pickles support you all year round for the purchase, repair and maintenance of your bike, from simple adjustments to more technical interventions.
Whether you are on a walk or in bike trek, these practical services guarantee you reliable equipment for explore the Vendée in peace.
Bicycle rental – Camping Le Pin Parasol
The Cycles of Pickles
Transport of bicycles, luggage and passengers
Traveling by bike is an opportunity to ride light and fully enjoy the scenery. To simplify your travels, several practical services allow you to transport bicycles, luggage and passengers. Whether you arrive by train, change stages while roaming or need a taxi to join your itinerary, here are the solutions available:
🚆 Transport available for cyclists:
- Train : The SNCF line Nantes – Les Sables d'Olonne accepted Free boarding of bicycles from May to September. A stop is available at the La Mothe-Achard station.
- BicyBAGS : service specializing in one-way bicycle rental, luggage transport from stage to stage and transport of cyclists (with or without bicycle).
- Taxis : several local taxis provide passenger transport, including Taxi CLANIS, Taxis Chaillot Dheilly et Taxi Transports Leblond in Achards.
Drinking water points, toilets and laundry
To stay hydrated and enjoy a refreshing stop, water points and toilets are accessible to cyclists in the area.
🚰 Where to find water points?
200 m from the Tourist Office, self-cleaning public toilets (Place des Halles, Les Achards) are equipped with a hand wash basin allowing you to fill your water bottle.
🧼 Need laundry?
After several days on cycle routes, a stop at the Cozy Laundromat des Achards can be practical. Open 7 days a week, it offers washing machines and dryers suitable for cyclists on the move, ideal for leaving with fresh and dry laundry!
Picnic areas: well-deserved breaks for cyclists!
Driving is great. But taking the time to stop and enjoy a break in the great outdoors is even better! Le Pays des Achards provides several picnic areas located on cycle routes and mountain bike circuitsThese shaded spaces allow you to regain your strength and enjoy the natural surroundings of Vendée.
👉 Discover the complete list of picnic areas of the territory and find the perfect place for your next gourmet break.
More information
Meadow Picnic Area
La Doucerie Bridge Picnic Area
Pré de La Fontaine picnic area
Ouches du Jaunay picnic area
Picnic area at the Bibrou lake
Fief des Rainettes picnic area
With those practical services, your bike ride in the Pays des Achards will be pleasant and worry-free. All you have to do is choose your route and enjoy the scenery! 🚴♀️🌿
For a longer experience, try our 4 or 5 day cycling trip from Les Achards.
The circuit "Salty breezes and wooded paths" takes you through dunes, marshes, forests and villages of Vendée, with accessible stages and accommodation suitable for cyclists.
