Vendée Vélo is the cycling initiative of the Vendée Departmental Council, promoting the region as a destination to explore by bicycle. Its routes cross a varied landscape of coastline, marshland, bocage countryside and forests, offering options for sporty cyclists, leisure riders, families and solo travellers. The department’s continuing investment in cycling infrastructure aims to make journeys comfortable and safe, while encouraging visitors and residents to discover Vendée at their own pace.

The website helps cyclists find a suitable circuit and prepare for a ride, with practical guidance on route signage, different types of paths and safe conduct on cycling tracks. It also provides information about the Accueil Vélo quality mark, travelling to Vendée by train and major national cycling routes. The Vendée Vélo guide features 79 cycling routes and 29 loops across the department. Additional content highlights the region’s major cycling competitions and its connection with the Tour de France. Together, these resources make Vendée Vélo a useful guide to planning cycling outings and discovering the region.