Vendée and the Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2018
For yet another occasion, the Vendée will be at the heart of a major sporting event of international renown: the 105th edition of the Tour de France 2018 will set off from the island of Noirmoutier on 7 July 2018.
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On Saturday 7 July, the first stage will take the peloton through the Gois Pass and then along the Vendée coast via les Sables d'Olonne finishing in Fontenay-le-Comte and covering a total distance of 183km.
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The second stage will start from Mouilleron-Saint-Germain on Sunday 8 July. The riders will tour the north of Vendée, passing through Les Herbiers, Montaigu, Aizenay... finishing in La Roche sur Yon and covering a total distance of 183km.
Are you a fan of the Tour de France? Do you love the Vendée? Come and cheer on the riders of the Grande Boucle for the first and second stages along the Vendée coast and in the Vendée Bocage on 7 and 8 July 2018.
If you would like to visit Les Sables d'Olonne and watch the Tour de France 2018, please contact the reception at the Moulin de la Salle campsite on 02.51.95.99.10. We'll be delighted to help. In the meantime, here are some memories of the 2011 Tour de France passing through les Sables d'Olonne and Olonne sur Mer.
