EuroVelo 6, from Saint-Brevin-les-Pins to Mulhouse, following the Loire, the Saône and the Doubs, is the most famous and prestigious cycle route in France. It is divided into two sections : La Loire à Vélo and the EuroVelo 6 from Nevers to Basel. The route goes through numerous cities and villages full of a rich historical heritage, some listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
With almost 1.300 km of completely developed roads, EuroVelo 6 is one of the easiest and most pleasant in France. It connects the Atlantic to the Alsace, follows the Loire ‘à Vélo’ from the river mouth in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins passing by canals in Burgundy, the Saône and Doubs valleys, to the Rhône-Rhine Canal.
Download the full GPS tracks of EuroVelo 6 - Atlantic-Black Sea in France here for the Loire à Vélo part and here for the Nevers-Basel section, and start planning your next cycling holidays!
The Train Loire à Vélo offers cyclists free bike transportation between Orléans, Tours, Nantes and Le Croisic. Train to get to the Cycle Route - Loire by Bike.
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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.
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.
The region Franche-Comté in the eastern part of France is rich of cultural and natural heritage. Besançon with its famous bastille, is even on the World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Many small towns in the Comté region have a very rich heritage of historic treasures. But the actual reason to go on this trip is definitely the beautiful nature and the marvellous river landscapes. The peaceful cycle path EuroVelo 6 is part of this cycling trip. This holiday is also a highlight for every foodie.
The castles of the Loire valley like Blois, Chambord, Amboise, Chenonceau, are the monuments that will define your way by the Loire, majestic and filled with history. Accessible in 2h from Paris, visit the heart of the Val de Loire, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The banks of the Loire and Cher will reveal along the way unsuspected and beautiful landscapes.
