The Vélidéale is a long-distance cycle route that connects central France to the Atlantic Ocean. This major cycling route crosses unspoiled natural landscapes and areas rich in heritage. But its true strength lies in its connection to a network of cycle routes in France and Europe.
Thanks to its many connections, La Vélidéale allows you to create tailor-made cycling trips by linking up to 10 major national cycle routes and EuroVelo, offering a unique experience of gentle touring.
Une véloroute au cœur d’un réseau cyclable national et européen
La Vélidéale is a true hub for cycling tourism, connected to iconic routes:
The 10 cycle routes interconnected with La Vélidéale
- The Loire à Vélo: a flagship route through the Loire Valley and its châteaux.
- The Vélodyssée (EuroVelo 1): a grand crossing of the Atlantic coast.
- The Scandibérique (EuroVelo 3): a European route linking Norway to Spain.
- The Vélocéan: a coastal route between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Molf.
- The Vélo Francette: a nature route between Normandy and the Atlantic.
- Vendée Vélo Tour: a 20-stage cycling route that lets you discover the Vendée region by bike.
- La Régalante: a link between Brittany and the Loire Valley.
- La Vagabonde: From Lake Vassivière to the Millevaches Plateau, from the Dordogne Valley to the Causses du Quercy, from the Lot Valley to the Canal du Midi, a condensed version of the French countryside.
- Brittany Crossing: a 500km route linking Nantes to Mont-Saint-Michel
- Creuse Cycling Tour: a 327km marked route awaits you, offering the chance to discover the Creuse region from west to east and north to south.
An ideal route for cycle touring and slow travel
Thanks to its numerous connections, La Vélidéale caters to all types of cyclists:
- long-distance cycle tourists
- cycle tourists looking for regional loops
- EuroVelo enthusiasts and those planning long European journeys
It allows you to easily combine several cycle routes to create personalized cycling itineraries in France, exploring nature, heritage sites, and coastlines.
A gateway to great cycling trips in Europe
By linking 10 major cycle routes, La Vélidéale is fully integrated into the development of the EuroVelo European cycle network and sustainable tourism.
It provides a strategic link between major cycling routes, facilitating the exploration of diverse landscapes: valleys, forests, rivers, the Atlantic coast, and major cities along the way.
La Vélidéale: a unique cycling travel experience
Choosing La Vélidéale means choosing:
- a connected and flexible cycle route
- direct access to 10 major cycling routes
- immersion in the natural landscapes of France
- a new way to travel with a focus on sustainable tourism
La Vélidéale transforms every journey into a tailor-made cycling experience, connected to the major cycling routes in France and Europe.
