If you’re thinking of cycling the Vélodyssée or Le Canal de 2 Mers à Vélo this year, here’s the current timetable for the ferry crossings from Pointe de Grave in Royan to Verdon.

NB It is obligatory to wear a mask on board at the moment.

From the 9^th of January until the 18^th May 2021, the timetable for the Royan – Le Verdon crossing are as follows:

• Leaving from Verdon:
  • Weekdays: 7h15 – 9h00 – 10h30 – 11h45 – 13h45 – 15h30 – 17h00 – 18h45
  • Weekends and Bank Holidays: 8h00 – 9h45 – 11h45 – 13h45 – 15h30 – 17h00 – 18h45
• Leaving from Royan:
  • Weekdays: 7h50 – 9h30 – 11h – 12h15 – 14h15 – 16h – 17h30 – 19h15
  • Weekends and Bank Holidays: 8h30 – 10h15 – 12h15 – 14h15 – 16h – 17h30 – 19h15

From the 19^th of May until the 1^st of July 2021, the summer timetable is in operation 7 days a week as follows: 

• Leaving from Verdon: 7h15 – 9h00 – 10h30 – 12h00 – 13h45 – 15h15 – 16h45 – 18h15 – 19h45
• Leaving from Royan: 7h50 – 9h35 – 11h05 – 12h35 – 14h20 – 15h50 – 17h20 – 18h50 – 20h15

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This information is copied from the Transgironde website. Further info will be posted as the situation changes.

The charges are here:  2021FerryChargesRoyanVerdon

It’s low season at the moment so only costs €2.80, bicycles are free.

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