BIKE RENTAL IN SAINT-JEAN-DE-MONTS

In Saint-Jean-de-Monts, numerous bike rental companies offer their services. To make your life easier, campsite Le Zagarella offers direct bike rental: mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, and children’s models are available on site, saving you the hassle of transporting your own equipment.

If you wish to explore other options in town, several local businesses complement this offer:

• Cycl’Hop, located near the tourist office, offers a complete range of bikes for hire. You can also rent pedal surreys (rosalies). Website
• Cycles Maheau, 300 metres from the church in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, offers daily or weekly rentals. Website
• Vélivélo, located on Chemin des Fontenelles, rents electric bikes and hybrid bikes equipped with puncture-resistant tyres. Website

During peak season, to avoid queuing, it is advisable to book online. When renting, a security deposit will be required.

• Travel light: no need to overload your car with bicycles. You save space for other luggage. A real bonus to set off with peace of mind!
• Avoid transport hassles: installing a roof rack, towbar rack, or trunk bike rack can sometimes be complicated. Will it hold or won’t it? With rentals, you avoid this headache.
• A wide choice of bikes: bike rental shops offer rides for the whole family, including kids’ bikes, electric-assist bikes (e-bikes), mountain bikes, road bikes, tandems, trailers, and child bike seats…
• Bikes in perfect condition: rental bikes are maintained by professionals. This guarantees a safe ride on a reliable bicycle. You also avoid servicing and repair costs for your own equipment, which can often be expensive for electric bikes.

Opt for a hybrid bike for daily use, going to the beach, or heading to the market; a mountain bike to explore the Pays de Monts forest and dirt tracks; a road bike to pedal along the asphalt; or an electric bike (e-bike) for longer rides. You can also rent tag-along bikes, half-tandems, and child trailers to transport the whole family.

Have you just rented bikes? Before setting off on your adventure, here are a few safety recommendations, especially if you are cycling with children:

• Wearing a helmet is recommended for adults and mandatory for children under 12 years of age.
• The Highway Code applies just as much to cyclists as it does to motorists (red lights, stop signs, one-way streets…).

When cycling with your family, choose routes tailored to everyone’s age and level. Prefer shorter rides with young children, on flat terrain whenever possible. Avoid peak traffic hours. For the little ones, rent a bike fitted with a child seat or trailer to ensure their safety and comfort.

Cycling holidays are a fun and active way to discover Saint-Jean-de-Monts and its surroundings. More than 170 km of cycle paths await cycling enthusiasts: in the town centre, along the seafront, in the heart of the salt marshes, or deep in the forest. Most of the network consists of dedicated cycle lanes, making it completely safe. All that’s left to do is ride!