Discover Vélosud (V81)
The Vélosud – V81 links Biarritz to Barcarès, following the Pyrenean foothills: an itinerary designed to take advantage of mountain landscapes without major passes, on quiet roads, greenways and dedicated sections, from the Basque country to Béarn, thenAriège,Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales, all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. An ideal route for first-time cyclists as well as experienced cyclists in search of comfortable touring.
Access the Pyrenees... on gentle slopes
Discover Lot-et-Garonne by bike on this peaceful cycle route between the Garonne and Lot valleys. In this department…
From 855€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- On request from April to October
La « Vélosud » est une toute nouvelle véloroute de 658 kilomètres, offrant une alternative plus accessible aux montagnes pyrénéennes…
From 1040€
Difficulty
- 7 jours
- Available on request every day from April to October. No departures on Wednesdays on the Lourdes–Biarritz route
A cycling tour along the Bordeaux Wine Route to discover the most prestigious vineyards of the Bordeaux region. Margaux, Pauillac, Pomerol…
From 785€
Difficulty
- 3 or 4 days
- On request from April to October
Cycle along the Atlantic coast following the Vélodyssée from Bordeaux to Biarritz. Discover the people, the nature and the…
From 1205€
Difficulty
- 8 jours
- Tous les jours d'avril à octobre
On this cycling trip in the heart of the Périgord Noir region, we’ll take you on a tour of some of the region’s most beautiful…
From 1090€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Daily from April to October
The “Vélosud” is a brand new 658-kilometer bike route, offering a more accessible alternative to the Pyrenees mountains…
From 1010€
Difficulty
- 6 to 7 days
- Daily from April to October. No departure on Saturday from Biarritz
It’s a 4 to 6-day bike ride through a varied landscape. It begins in the vineyards of Entre-Deux-Mers and Sauternes…
From 880€
Difficulty
- 6 to 8 days
- Daily from April to October. No departures on Thursdays
This trip around the Gironde estuary by bike will first take you through the vast Médoc peninsula, starting with its…
From 1240€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Daily from April to October
A bike trip along the Bordeaux wine route to discover the most prestigious vineyards in the Bordeaux region. Margaux, Pauillac, Pomerol…
From 960€
Difficulty
- 6 to 7 days
- Daily from April to October
For the younger ones, this route offers short bike stages, some of which are loops, and several protected swimming spots …
From 685€
Difficulty
- 6 to 7 days
- Daily from April to October
This short bike tour from Bordeaux to Arcachon is for cyclists who want to discover the two emblematic towns of …
From 475€
Difficulty
- 4 to 5 days
- Daily from April to October
Departing from Bordeaux, a cycling tour of northern Gironde, a region flooded with water and sunshine! Nature lovers and…
From 995€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Daily from April to October
On this 4 or 5-day bike tour from Bordeaux to Sarlat, you’ll ride through the Gironde and Dordogne, two of France’s…
From 910€
Difficulty
- 6 to 7 days
- Daily from April to October
To complete the Grand Tour de Gironde by bike is to follow 480 km of cycle roads and discover the incredible richness of the Gironde region. 11 à 1…
From 1885€
Difficulty
- 12 days
- Daily from April to October
Among the various bike routes linking Bordeaux to Arcachon and the Arcachon Basin, this is probably one of the most varied…
From 840€
Difficulty
- 6 or 7 days
- Daily from April to October
Discover the Bordeaux region by bike and boat. Your hotel boat will take you from Castets en Dorthe, the starting point…
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Difficulty
- 8 days
- No departure for 2023
A cycling tour of the Médoc and its vast peninsula, with the Atlantic Ocean and its endless beaches to the west, bathed in light and sun…
From 825€
Difficulty
- 5 to 7 days
- Daily from April to October
Immerse yourself in the heart of the world’s finest wines with this cycling tour. Discover all the prestigious Bordeaux appellations in a unique journey.
From 1565€
Difficulty
- 8 to 9 days
- Daily from April to October
This cycling trip from Royan to Bordeaux takes you along the Gironde estuary to discover the south of Charente Maritime and …
From 630€
Difficulty
- 5 days
- Daily from April 15 to October 15
In fact, it’s the first part of the Canal des Deux Mers linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, as an extension of the Ca…
From 970€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- Daily from April to October
Your cycling trip from Toulouse to Bordeaux will start with the first section of the Canal des Deux Mers linking the Mediterranean Sea to the…
From 970€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- Daily from April to October
The Canal de Garonne and the Lot Valley by bike: A tour of the South West of France ideal for nature lovers, gourmets…
From 1010€
Difficulty
- 7 to 8 days
- Daily from April to October
The Canal du Midi by bike:The Canal du Midi is certainly the most beautiful canal in Europe. Moreover, having been built in a very short space of time, the…
From 900€
Difficulty
- 7 to 10 days
- Every Sunday from March 15 to November 01. Other days with supplement (if less than 4 people)
Discover the Tarn by bike, in the heart of Occitanie, a region rich in color! Pays de Cocagne, bastides, Aveyr gorges…
From 990€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- Daily from April to October
3 days of cycling between Bordeaux and Agen to discover the beautiful Entre-deux-Mers vineyards and the Garonne canal, …
From 585€
Difficulty
- 5 days
- Daily from April to October
Departing from Angoulême, you’ll take a gentle ride along the Flow Vélo to the unique Ile d’Aix. Discover the …
From 780€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Daily from April to October
6 to 7 days cycling in Charente and Charente Maritime on the Flow Vélo and the Vélodyssée to reach La Rochelle and the Ile de Ré. Your …
From 865€
Difficulty
- 6 or 7 days
- Daily from April to October
Along the Charente Valley, you’ll discover the perfect blend of river, stone and vine. This cycling trip takes in a large part of the ” Flow Vélo “, the bicycle route linking the Dordogne to the Atlantic.
From 990€
Difficulty
- 7 or 8 days
- Daily from April to October
4 to 6 days cycling in the Charente. Welcome to the land of the “Liqueur of the Gods”: Cognac. Cycling, gastronomy and …
From 840€
Difficulty
- 6 to 8 days
- Daily from April to October
Cycle along the Atlantic coast following the Vélodyssée from Bordeaux to Biarritz. Discover the people, the nature and the…
From 1330€
Difficulty
- 9 days
- Daily from April to October
Cycling from Arcachon to Biarritz along the Atlantic coast following the Vélodyssée. Four days of cycling between…
From 840€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Daily from April to October
The Arcachon Bay by bike is 100 kilometers of cycle paths and coastal trails to discover the countryside, wildlife …
From 425€
Difficulty
- 4 days
- Daily from April to October
Starting in La Rochelle, you will peacefully follow the Vélodyssée and will discover the Islands of Ré, Aix and Oléron. Take advantage of these…
From 950€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- from April 15 to October 15
Cycle the famous Vélodyssée from La Rochelle to Arcachon. Your cycling tour takes you along the Atlantic coast of France…
From 1050€
Difficulty
- 7 to 9 days
- April 12 to October 10
This cycling trip from La Rochelle to Bordeaux takes you along the Atlantic coast and then the Gironde estuary to discover the…
From 1020€
Difficulty
- 7 to 8 days
- Please contact us
Leaving from La Rochelle and Ile de Ré, this tour along the Atlantic coast by bike takes you on a discovery of the Charente …
From 1720€
Difficulty
- 11 to 12 days
- Daily from April to October
From Nantes to La Rochelle by bike, a journey along the “Vélodyssée” cycle route along the Atlantic coast. You’ll start your tour in…
From 1095€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Please contact us
Cycling holidays from Nantes to Bordeaux, following La Vélodyssée cycle route from Nantes to Royan along the Atlantic coast, then…
From 1955€
Difficulty
- 13 days
- Daily from April 15 to October 01st
Parcours riche en émotions en boucle au départ de Biarritz, célèbre et élégante cité balnéaire. Le Pays basque à vélo, c’est la découver…
From 945€
Difficulty
- 6 jours
- Tous les jours d'avril à octobre
An exciting loop starting from Biarritz, a famous and elegant seaside resort. Discover the Basque Country by bike…
From 1090€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- Daily from April to October
A cycling trip in the French Basque Country, rich in emotion, to discover the Basque culture, Welcome to the Atlantic Pyrenees…
From 730€
Difficulty
- 5 days
- Daily from April to October
Discover the Lot et Garonne by bike on this peaceful tour between the Garonne and Lot valleys. In this ru…
From 970€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Daily from April to October
Discover the Lot valley by bike on this peaceful ride through the Lot et Garonne and Lot departments. In this…
From 890€
Difficulty
- 6 to 7 days
- Daily from April to October
4-day cycling break in Lot et Garonne. In this rural département crossed by the “Lot” and “Garonne” rivers, the…
From 700€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Daily from April to October
You’ll start your cycling trip from Agen, prefecture of the Lot-et-Garonne and famous for its canal bridge (2nd longest in France).
From 915€
Difficulty
- 6 to 7 days
- Daily from April to October
An immersive bike tour in the heart of the South-West of France, that promises an enchanting natural experience.
From 1830€
Difficulty
- 10 days
- Daily from April to octobre
On this Dordogne bike tour, we’ll take you along small roads and greenways to some of the most famous…
From 705€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Daily from April to October
Bicycle tour of Burgundy through its famous vineyards, from Dijon to Mâcon. On the program: côtes and hautes côte de Beaune, great…
From 1015€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Daily from April to October
This cycling trip through the vineyards and canals of Burgundy is an opportunity to discover a large part of the Côte d’Or, a region with a unique landscape…
From 755€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Daily from April to October
Cycling in Burgundy through its famous vineyards, starting from Beaune. On the program, côte de Beaune and côte de Nuits…
From 595€
Difficulty
- 5 days
- Daily from April to October
Discover the Alsace wine route by bike. Gastronomy and wine are the hallmarks of Alsace. Today, this region has one of the most…
From 820€
Difficulty
- 5 days
- Every day from March 28 to October 10
Discover traditional Alsace on a cycling vacation between vineyards and villagesDiscover traditional and picturesque Alsace…
From 1170€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Every day from March 28 to October 10
Discovering Champagne by bike is a journey rich in diversity. The entire region is marked by the omnipresence of vineyards and…
From 1135€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- Every day from April to October
This cycling tour takes in one of Europe’s most culturally rich regions. Numerous monuments bear witness to a long and glorious…
From 945€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Every Saturday from March 21 to Nov.1st. Other days with extra charge (for less than 4 people)
Discover the magic of Provence by bike on this magnificent loop itinerary from Avignon through the Rhôn…
From 900€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- Every Sunday from March 22 to November 01. Other days possible at no extra charge if 4 or more.
Leaving from Avignon, papal city, set off on an extraordinary cycling trip in the South of Provence and reach the French Riviera by bikeo….
From 1200€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Daily from April 03 to October 16
This short cycling holiday in the Ventoux and Lubéron mountain ranges allows you to explore the magnificent Vaucluse department in the heart …
From 1115€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Sundays from April to mid-October. Any other days (except Saturdays) for group of 4 and more.
We offer you an “easy” bike tour in the Alps! The bike trip you need! If you love cycling and…
From 1040€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Fridays and Sundays from April to October. Other days for 4 people minimum
The ViaRhona from Geneva to Lyon is part of a cycle route along the Rhône linking Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean. We would like to…
From 925€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Every Sunday from April to October. Other days for 4 people minimum
We offer you a bike tour in the heart of the Paris region. The itinerary begins in the French gardens of …
From 745€
Difficulty
- 5 to 6 days
- Daily from April to October
Among the many coasts of Brittany, the Pink Granite Coast – by bike – is certainly the one with the strongest personality, on the…
From 1105€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- Daily from April to October
Tour of the Golfe du Morbihan by bike From Vannes, set off on a cycling loop to discover the Golfe du Morbihan. Cycling tours
From 915€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- April 06 to September 20
The Cornouialle in Brittany by bike. Join us at the “end of the world”, wild and spectacular! We offer you a cycling trip to the “end of the…
From 840€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Daily from April to October
From the D-Day beaches to the Côte Fleurie, cycle through Calvados from west to east, from Bayeux to Honfleur. A cycling trip to discover…
From 685€
Difficulty
- 6 days
- Every Monday and Friday from April to October. Every day for 4 people or more
This holiday gives you the opportunity to cycle to the magical Bay of Mont Saint-Michel from the famous landing beaches…
From 995€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Every Monday and Friday from April to October. Every day for 4 people or more
This magnificent route along the Loire, Europe’s last wild river, will take you to some of the most famous châteaux in France.
From 790€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- Daily from April to October
We propose a “relaxed” itinerary between Blois and Tours, two emblematic cities along the Loire Valley by bike. At the p…
From 645€
Difficulty
- 6 or 7 days
- Daily from April to October
Here’s an alternative Loire Valley bike tour, starting from Tours. Come and visit the pretty town center with its …
From 840€
Difficulty
- 7 days
- Daily from April to October
We offer you an “easy” itinerary between Tours and Nantes, two renowned cities in the Loire Valley region by bike…
From 945€
Difficulty
- 8 days
- Every day from April 15 to October 15
On this bike tour from Bordeaux to Rocamadour, you’ll ride through the Gironde, Dordogne and Lot departments, three of France’s most…
From 1085€
Difficulty
- 8 to 9 days
- Daily from April to October
Must-sees on this itinerary
From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the Vélosud (V81) skirts the Pyrenean foothills, keeping the chain in its sights. Leaving the Basque coast, it crosses
The art of living is rooted in the region: Basque villages with white and red houses, Béarn bastides, valley markets (especially in the Couserans region around Saint-Girons), mountain cheeses and charcuterie, Jurançon vineyards to the west and Roussillon to the east.
We’re talking here about simple, well-chosen stops, adapted to the pace of cycle touring, to give meaning to the day without weighing down the stage.
The route favors moderate relief, greenways and secondary roads. It’s a regular terrain, conducive to stages at a steady pace, whether on a classic bike or a
FAQ - Everything you need to know about your trip along the Vélosud
A 650 km cycle route at the foot of the Pyrenees, from Biarritz to Barcarès, linking the Atlantic and the Mediterranean on gentle slopes and a mix of greenways and small roads.
Yes, the V81 route is signposted in accordance with the cycle route charter (green and white signs), which makes it easy to follow without a GPS.
Fairly easy to moderate: reasonable gradients, customizable stages, ideal on a bike if you want to smooth out the effort.
Yes: Vélodyssée (EV1) in Biarritz, Scandibérique (EV3) on a common section, Vallée de la Baïse, and Méditerranée à Vélo (EV8) in Barcarès.
All-inclusive packages (luggage, accommodation, bike/VAE hire, assistance), local advice and variations to suit your cultural, gastronomic or natural tastes. (Reference Evazio catalog.)
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