Roaming
in Royan

Itinéraire VTC N°3 – Le Canal des 2 Mers ®

Privileged witness to the meeting between the river and the ocean, our territory is at the forefront, for the permanent spectacle offered by the largest estuary in Europe.
Under his influence, rural space and the maritime world come together. The hilly slopes of Gironde, covered with vines and cereals, end on the white cliffs which dominate the river. Further upstream, there are natural marshes, a refuge for wildlife. Along the coast from Royan, you will treat yourself to an architectural stroll: "Belle Epoque" villas with geometric and pure lines from the 50s.

Then you will cross the Suzac forest, a link between the maritime domain and the river domain, and plunge into the heart of Mediterranean-style vegetation where arbutus trees and cork oaks rub shoulders with maritime pines and holm oaks. You will discover superb panoramas of the estuary and the lands where the famous “pineau and cognac” are born but also the local Charentais wines which are beginning to make a name for themselves.

Access details

Difficulty of the route: From Royan to the port of Monards – easy. Accessible to everyone.
From Monards to Mortagne-sur-Gironde – difficult. (The terrain is more pronounced on small motorable roads).

Route details

Royan
Roaming
Route 3: Marking from Foncillon beach to Royan, the “Canal des 2 Mers à vélo” marking will guide you in your getaway.
Hard coating (tar, cement, floor)
Autumn, Summer, Winter, Spring

Opening

All year.

Linked offers

On the course…

Address

Plage de Foncillon (départ)
17200 Royan
How do I get there?
Picnic area.Public toiletsCycling sportsCycle route
DifficultyReserved for experts/confirmedDuration03h00Distance47,5 km
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