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Stage 13/15 · La Vélodyssée: the great family-friendly Atlantic crossing

Stage 13: Mimizan → Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains

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Start point

Mimizan

End point

Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains

Distance

55 km

Elevation gain

60 m D+

Duration

1 day

Difficulty

Easy

The stage extends the crossing of the Landes forest started the day before, on a route that’s still just as straight and flat. It’s a good stretch for covering ground at a steady pace, with few mandatory stops.

Contis-Plage and Léon, a short detour off-route, let you reach the ocean partway through if you want to break up the monotony of the tree cover.

Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains, at the mouth of the Courant d’Huchet, marks a clear return to the ocean and seaside activity after these kilometres of pines.

Distance shown is indicative for this leg.

Where to stay near Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains

A selection of well-located places to stay so you can start the ride fresh.

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