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From Gironde to the Atlantic Pyrenees, this stage of EuroVelo 3 (La Scandibérique in France) is a challenge made worthwhile by the comforting pleasures of French gastronomy. As you head towards the Iberian Peninsula, some climbs await you... and the valleys, too! In Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, it is time to tackle the Pyrenees and cross into Spain, where you cycle above 1,000 altitude meters. Stunning mountain views will reward your climbing effort.
Natuurlijk Erfgoed
UNESCO-werelderfgoed
Cultureel Erfgoed
Culinaire Hoogstandjes
Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
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Mobility info center
Réseau vélo et marche is a network of local authorities committed to the development of active mobility in France. Since 2011, it has operated as national coordination centre for EuroVelo in France, monitoring the development of the European cycle route network at the national level.
France Vélo Tourisme is de Franse nationale website voor de promotie van langeafstandsfietsroutes. De website heeft specifieke pagina's voor alle 'kant-en-klare' EuroVelo-routes met kaarten, bezienswaardigheden en andere nuttige informatie.
"Accueil Velo" is a national accreditation scheme guaranteeing a high quality of services for cyclists using French cycle routes. You will find accommodations, bike rental and repair companies, restaurants, tourist offices and places to visit.
The Scandibérique crosses France diagonally to offer you its most iconic landmarks: its terroirs and capital city. In France, the Scandibérique therefore invites you to discover its showcase and back kitchen. It is a trip through the heart of France, offering a discovery of the peacefulness of its valleys and glowing cities, tasting its best wines and succumb to the most beautiful jewels of its cultural and historical heritage.
ConBici is the EuroVelo National Coordination Centre in Spain, which is responsible for the development of the bicycle in all its facets, the development of bicycle touring and the promotion of EuroVelo’s commitment to sustainability, air quality and regional development.
[email protected] +34 623 305 010
The Nature, Culture, and Leisure Viewer is a free web application for planning leisure and free-time activities throughout Spain, thanks to its navigation and search tools. It is a collaborative project developed by the IGN (National Geographic Institute) and the CNIG (National Center for Geographic Information) in collaboration with other organizations and associations responsible for various cultural, natural, historical, and other types of content.
Rutas Ciclistas por España (www.spainbybike.es) is a website developed by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to bring together the main cycling routes in Spain, promoted by different administrations, on a single platform, thus facilitating access to information. It includes routes of one or more days, long-distance itineraries (over 600 km), mountain bike routes, and mountain passes.
Your trip to Galicia starts here. Plan and discover your next holiday to Galicia. You have all the resources at your fingertips.
Touristic information in the Spanish region of La Rioja, famous for its wine, gastronomy, culture and beautiful landscapes.
After several trips on EuroVelo routes over the last few years, Silvia Julian Gonzalez considers herself to be something of a EuroVelo collector. She spent the last summer on a fantastic adventure, travelling from Finland to Bretagne. Read her story from a summer full of memories.
Riding on EuroVelo 1, 3, and 8 for close to three months, Julian Herzel covered 4,075 kilometres across four countries and two continents last winter. The route offered a wide range of sceneries, from the mystical Pyrenees to the lush landscapes of northern Spain and the stunning Portuguese coastli…
Rohan Daniel takes us along on his epic 5,000+ km adventure from the highlands of Spain to Northern Europe's highest peak, marking the closing of a life chapter for him. He weathered mental and climactic challenges, and grew as a person in the process. Accompanying this article is a feature-length …
You might be tired of hearing about this magical line in the sand after which everything changes - but wait - it happened again. I had just cycled from Lisbon (Portugal) up to Santiago de Compostela (Spain) and done the famed pilgrim hike Caminho Frances contrar (the wrong way through central-ish S…
In April, we shared the first part of Birgit's adventures along the Portuguese section of EuroVelo 1. In this second part of the trilogy, you will find out how Birgit cycled on EuroVelo 3 - Pilgrims Route and the Caminho, in the opposite direction than the flow of pilgrims going to Santiago de Comp…
We are launching the new printed edition of the EuroVelo Overview Map and two route extensions, respectively for EuroVelo 3 – Pilgrims Route and for EuroVelo 14 – Waters of Central Europe.
EuroVelo 3 is a 5,300 km long cycling route leading from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain and taking you along some of Europe’s most famous pilgrims routes. You can choose to cycle the route, or a section of it, in a linear way, but this is not the only option. Thanks to the B…
With the start of the cycling season and ideas for bicycle adventures sprouting in the mind, springtime is the perfect time for a new cycle route website. And just on cue, a dedicated website for the French section of EuroVelo 3 – Pilgrims Route, known as La Scandibérique in France, has just been l…
Read our interview with Zoheir and Malika. Hailing from France, they carried out a crowd-funded charity project last June. They cycled on EuroVelo 3 to reach the Spanish city of Saint-Sebastian from their home in Tours. Learn more about their project and discover their travel experiences in this ar…
Press kit of La Scandibérique, produced in June 2018. The document contains a detailed description of the route, the addresses of regional websites, a description of the signposting and services adapted to bicycles, and an explanation of the project.
This cycling guide describes the Spanish section of EuroVelo 3 (910 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
EuroVelo 3 Aachen-Paris ADFC Cycling Guide.
This cycling guide describes the section of the EuroVelo cycle route in Belgium and in France up to Paris (556 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translations of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
One of the most beautiful cycling routes to Santiago de Compostela. Discover the banks of the Sambre, the Oise, the Loing, Senlis, Paris, Blois, the castles of the Loire... This cycling guide allows you to follow the route from Belgium to the Loire: - 800 km of easy route accessible to all - 39 stages - official route (or variants) entirely marked by bike - good addresses, accommodation, services, train+bike information - everything you need to know to discover and visit
A map of the French cycle routes (Scale 1:1,000,000 – 1 cm = 10 km) to inspire you to create beautiful routes along the cycle routes and greenways in France. Discover 62 itineraries suitable for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and experienced cyclists!
This 208-page roadbook is available in bookshops and presents the EuroVelo 3 route from Charleroi in Belgium to Paris, an extraordinary cycle route covering more than 700 km of cycle paths, most of which are greenways. On the menu are mainly bucolic routes, always delicious and steeped in history... everything you need to enjoy yourself!
On the interactive map of "bikefriendly" or the app you can find accommodations adapted to the needs of cyclist and cycle tourists.
Organized by the "Peregrino Online" and the "Association of the Via de la Plata" the network of Bike Friendly hostels offer specific services for cyclists.
On the website of "cycling-friendly" you can discover through the interactive map or a search filter certified accommodations located not only in Spain, but also in France and Andorra.
