EuroVelo 6, stretching from Saint-Brevin-les-Pins to Mulhouse, is France’s most famous cycling route, tracing the Loire, Saône, and Doubs rivers. Divided into two iconic sections, La Loire à Vélo and the Nevers-to-Basel leg, it winds through charming towns and villages brimming with UNESCO-listed heritage. With 1,300 km of fully developed, easy-going paths, this route effortlessly links the Atlantic to Alsace, following the Loire’s scenic banks, Burgundy’s canals, and the Saône and Doubs valleys before reaching the Rhône-Rhine Canal. Renowned for its accessibility and beauty, it’s perfect for leisurely exploration.
Download the GPS tracks for La Loire à Vélo and the Between the Loire and the Rhine by bike, and start planning your unforgettable cycling adventure through France’s heartland.
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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.
From Nevers to Basel, EuroVelo 6 follows the wildest part of the Loire valley, which has been listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the canals of Burgundy, the Saône Valley, and the Canal from the Rhine to the Rhône. As the route follows the course of rivers, it is generally quite flat making it ideal cycling territory for those with children.
The Loire by Bike, from Saint-Brevin-les-Pins to Nevers, along the Loire valley, is the most famous and prestigious cycle route in France with 280 km listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed as an easy, family-friendly ride, the cycle route takes you through the Loire landscapes, passing through the river’s natural banks, vineyards, Loire castles, troglodyte sites, via the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park.
De Elzas heeft een netwerk van 2.500 km aan fietspaden. Door zijn omvang behoort de Elzas tot de top van de fietsregio's in Frankrijk. Drie EuroVelo-routes lopen door de regio, waaronder de EuroVelo 5, 6 en 15. Alle nodige informatie over de internationale route en de regionale en lokale paden die zich ervan afsplitsen, vind je op de website van Alsace à Vélo.
In the summer of 2025, Joseph Lark set off on his first big cycling journey, ready to explore Europe and discover what it truly means to travel by bicycle. He planned a large loop heading east, following a combination of four EuroVelo routes through six countries. What began as an idea with few det…
Without owning a bike, knowing how to mend a puncture and, in her own words, with a terrible sense of direction, Ceri Gooder decided to go on her first long-distance cycling adventure. Travelling solo with a brand new bike and a healthy dose of determination, she followed the Rhine and Danube river…
Trace the path of Wouter and Adina on their epic European adventure to raise awareness for the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals. From the Romanian countryside they cycle along the continent’s two most important rivers, before finally reaching the Netherlands. On their way they meet l…
Silvia J. Gonzales is a 52-year-old from Alicante, Spain, who embarked on a 90-day journey across Europe on EuroVelo routes. Silvia decided to tick off a few European cities from her ‘Want to go’ list biking there over the summer. She tells us more about her trip below.
600 km van de Rijn naar de Loire, door de Haute-Alsace, Franche-Comté, Bourgondië... De gids: - pagina's met spiraalbinding, gemakkelijk te hanteren op een fiets - Formaat 11,5 x 21 cm, geschikt voor een kaarthouder aan het stuur - Duidelijke en nauwkeurige kaarten - Beschrijvingen van de fietsroutes - Kaarten van de belangrijkste doorkruiste steden - Goede adressen voor accommodatie, verhuurbedrijven en diensten - Trein + fiets informatie (in het Frans)
De Loire-vallei heeft schrijvers geïnspireerd met haar natuurlijke schoonheid en heeft vorsten aangetrokken die haar hebben begiftigd met een opmerkelijk architecturaal erfgoed. Zijn milde klimaat en bodem hebben de beroemde Loirewijnen voortgebracht. Het staat op de werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO. Van Nevers naar de Atlantische Oceaan in 840 km gemakkelijk fietsen. 39 etappes volledig uitgezet per fiets. Goede adressen, accommodatie, diensten, "trein + fiets" informatie. (in het Frans)
Bijna 450 km aan fietsroutes (groene wegen en fietspaden) om het beste van de Elzas per fiets te ontdekken: kanalen en wijngaarden, charmante dorpjes, steden met karakter. De gids presenteert een complete tocht in 19 etappes en 3 varianten tussen Haut-Rhin en Bas-Rhin. De mooiste toeristische plaatsen worden bezocht. De gids bevat alle praktische informatie die u nodig hebt om uw reis voor te bereiden en uit te voeren. Taal: Frans
Grenzeloze fietservaring tussen het Pfälzerwald en de Jura, de Rijn en Lotharingen. Kaarten op schaal 1:75.000, hoogteprofielen, lokale kaarten, GPS-tracks, weer- en scheurbestendig, spiraalbinding. Taal: Duits
Kaart van alle fietsroutes in de Elzas, in elektronische vorm te downloaden. Het omvat EuroVelo 5, 6 en 15, evenals andere thematische fietsroutes en regionale en lokale lussen om per fiets te ontdekken.
Starting from the source (Mont Gerbier des Joncs) to the Atlantic Ocean (Saint-Brevin-les-Pins) 654 mile, discover this guidebook along the longest river in France. 26 stages to discover, the book includes detailed route descriptions, informative mapping, details of facilities and also a French glossary.
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!
The guide presents the Loire by Bike, from Cuffy to the Atlantic, in 8 main sections and 47 stages, each illustrated by a 1:100,000 map specially adapted for cyclists. 190 pages to make sure you don't miss anything: itinerary, good addresses...
The Valley of the Kings by the queen of cycle routes in 18 stages! All the maps, all the addresses! - More than 600 km of secure itinerary through the Centre and Pays de la Loire regions, 45 detailed itinerary maps, 18 stages, effortlessly and for all ages.
This cycling guide describes the French section of EuroVelo 6 from the Atlantic to Nevers (645 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.
This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 6 in France and Switzerland from Orléans to Basel (796 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.
Along the French cycle routes France Vélo Tourisme offers a wide range of services with Accueil Vélo, a national accreditation scheme guaranteeing a high quality of welcome and services for cyclists. This includes accommodations, restaurants, places to visit, tourist offices as well as bike rental and repair companies, all available to be explored on an interactive map. The “Accueil Vélo” brand is used in various regions in France, such as along the La Loire à Vélo (EuroVelo 6) as well as in the region of Alsace. (EuroVelo 5, 6 and 15).
