Itinéraire La Rochelle-Royan à vélo?
by Venusbouba
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour a tous je recherche pour mon periple a velo l itineraire le mieux adapté pour rejoindre la rochelle a royan (pour prendre le bac )sachant que j ai une remorque et prefere les routes sympas ( de preference pistes si il y a )merci de vos reponses
pour info sur les cartes ign au 1 250000 je n ai rien vu ( pas assez detaillées ?? )
Bonjour Venusbouba,
Je viens de tomber sur ton message. Pour l'avoir fait pas plus tard qu'en septembre, je peux te parler de l'itinéraire à partir de Rochefort/mer. C'est quasiment que de la piste cyclable. A partir de Rochefort, elle longe la Charente, t'emmène au pied du Transbordeur de Martrou que tu peux traverser sur la nacelle monnayant deux euros je crois. La piste (très récente) se poursuit en longeant la Charente. Je te conseille de la quitter à Soubise pour rejoindre par la route Brouage (sympa) puis Marennes. Ensuite, prendre le pont de la Seudre et rejoindre Ronce-les-bains. A partir de là, c'est le commencement du bonheur : piste cyclable qui remonte la côte sauvage via la Coubre, La Palmyre, St-Palais, puis Royan ou tu trouveras l'embarcadère. De l'autre côté, c'est très sympa aussi. Je me suis arrêté à Arcachon en passant par le Cap-Ferret où tu peux également traverser le bassin d'Arcachon avec une navette. J'en suis là pour le moment. L'année prochaine, je repars d'Arcachon pour rejoindre Hendaye.
La piste cyclable est marquée en pointillés vert sur les carte routière Michelin Départements. Pour ce qui est du trajet La Rochelle - Rochefort, je ne le connais pas. Mais je crois savoir que la piste cyclable de Rochefort dont je t'ai parlé plus haut démarre depuis Fourras. La Rochelle - Fourras, je ne connais pas... Quelques photos de Rochefort - Arcachon sur le lien ci-dessous.
A plus.
A plus.
Petit périple en Vendée à Vélo-couché https://picasaweb.google.com/Stephane.Cat/VendeeVelo?authkey=Gv1sRgCNeerIW7uoz9dg#5347578933089412866
merci pour l info je vais noter tout ca je connais tres bien la route de ronce a st palais j y ai passé des vacances j ai regardé tes photos : je pense que nous avons la meme remorque !! mais je pense mettre une caisse rigide et etanche dedans je pense partir de bourges le 3 mai pour un tour d env 2500 kms
au fait le systeme de fixation sur le bloquage rapide est il fiable ?? merci d avance daniel
Re,
A l'achat, l'axe de la remorque est effectivement fragile, il nécessite d'être ressoudé. La discussion ci-après est assez intéressante : http://voyageforum.com/voyage/remorque_monoroue_moins_50_euros_D1624937-2/
Sinon la remorque en elle-même ne m'a jamais posé de problème particulier. Je regrette un peu la piètre qualité de la peinture, mais à ce prix-là...
Je reviens sur l'itinéraire Rochefort - Arcachon pour souligner le fait que j'ai adoré la portion Le Verdon - Cap-Ferret. Vraiment, je pensais que ce serait monotone, mais bien au contraire, les pistes sont changeantes, tantôt un chemin dans les pins, tantôt une voie bitûmée vraiment pas large, parfois une vpiste parralèle à la route... Avec le fragin, on allait se baigner sur les plages qui nous plaisaient. Pas de montre, pas pressés, des campings partout... si c'est pas la liberté... ça y ressemble bien.
A plus Venusbouba.
Sinon la remorque en elle-même ne m'a jamais posé de problème particulier. Je regrette un peu la piètre qualité de la peinture, mais à ce prix-là...
Je reviens sur l'itinéraire Rochefort - Arcachon pour souligner le fait que j'ai adoré la portion Le Verdon - Cap-Ferret. Vraiment, je pensais que ce serait monotone, mais bien au contraire, les pistes sont changeantes, tantôt un chemin dans les pins, tantôt une voie bitûmée vraiment pas large, parfois une vpiste parralèle à la route... Avec le fragin, on allait se baigner sur les plages qui nous plaisaient. Pas de montre, pas pressés, des campings partout... si c'est pas la liberté... ça y ressemble bien.
A plus Venusbouba.
Petit périple en Vendée à Vélo-couché https://picasaweb.google.com/Stephane.Cat/VendeeVelo?authkey=Gv1sRgCNeerIW7uoz9dg#5347578933089412866
de quel axe tu parles ?? l axe bras remorque et tu as fait quoi ?? moi je parlais de l axe de roue et des 2 crochets de chaque coté merci daniel
- Désolé, j'aurais dû être plus clair : il s'agit de l'axe qui remplace celui de la roue arrière de ton vélo et qui, une fois mis en place te permet d'accrocher les bras de ta remorque. La soudure initiale de la tête métallique cylindrique sur laquelle vient se fixer une des deux extrémité qui portera un des bras de ta remorque (le côté avec l'attache rapide), est très fragile. Le mieux est de la ressouder (soudure à l'arc électrique). Le reste de la remorque ne m'a jamais pose de problème, pourtant j'ai voyagé avec pas mal de poids (25 kilos de bagages).
Petit périple en Vendée à Vélo-couché https://picasaweb.google.com/Stephane.Cat/VendeeVelo?authkey=Gv1sRgCNeerIW7uoz9dg#5347578933089412866
ok je vais voir avec un voisin qui fait ce type de soudure !! daniel
hello,
pour ce qui est de la portion La Rochelle-Rochefort, tu as une piste cyclable qui longe l'océan jusqu'après Chatellaillon, ensuite, encore une piste cyclable (moins agréable) qui te conduit par les terres jusqu'à Rochefort.
bonne ballade cécile
pour ce qui est de la portion La Rochelle-Rochefort, tu as une piste cyclable qui longe l'océan jusqu'après Chatellaillon, ensuite, encore une piste cyclable (moins agréable) qui te conduit par les terres jusqu'à Rochefort.
bonne ballade cécile
"Le vrai domicile de l'homme n'est pas une maison mais la route, et la vie elle-même est un voyage à faire à pied." (Bruce Chatwin).... ou à vélo, ou en van (Cécile !)
merci pour l info c est la portion qui me manquait jai vu ta fiche a coté de toi mon periple est bien court mai c est mon objectif pour mes 60 ans : partir de bourges la rochelle ( ou habite une soeur )la dune du pilat mont de marsan bagnac sur celé ( concentration cyclos campeursdu 22 au 24 mai) toulon et retour par la vallée du rhone ca se prepare en ce moment ( je detaille mon itineraire ) encore merci et peut etre un jour sur le velo !!!
mais il n'y a pas de quoi Venusbouba! quand à moi, je n'ai pas encore enfourché mon vélo pour un long périple, alors, bon... on en reparlera !!! 🤪
Mais justement, je pense qu'une de mes séances d'entraînement (sur plusieurs jours, of course !!!) sera de faire La Rochelle-Bordeaux-Toulouse, au printemps !
bon entraînement et peut-être à plus sur les pistes cyclables ! cordialement cécile
bon entraînement et peut-être à plus sur les pistes cyclables ! cordialement cécile
"Le vrai domicile de l'homme n'est pas une maison mais la route, et la vie elle-même est un voyage à faire à pied." (Bruce Chatwin).... ou à vélo, ou en van (Cécile !)
bonjour;je suis rochelaisLR/Royan/LRest un de mes circuits d'entrînement longue distance cool.Départ:pointe des minimes LR(phare du bout du monde-plagedes minimes):prendre le chemin littoral-piste cyclable+chemins-qui te mène à la plage d'aytréque tu longes sur la piste cy jusqu'à la pointe du chay, longer la plage et la côtepar la route jusqu'à la voie ferrée, puis prendre à droite(vélo indiqué), tu repasses à droite de la voie et tu la longes sur une petite route jusqu'au parking St jean des sables;restes à droite de la voie ferrée sur le sentier littoral pavé qui la longe et te mène à chatelaillon (il y a une piste cyclable qui longe la route de l'autre côté de la voie, mais sans interêt.Longe la plage jusqu'au port de plaisance, puis sentier littoralles boucholeurs, ensuite la route le marouillet(entre la voie ferrée, la côte et la 137;au marouillet, longe la voie ferrée à gauche jusqu'à yves, passe au dessous de la137, prends la piste cyclable jusqu'à fouras (plage nord), traverse le parc(plage sud/fort), longe le littoral jusqu'à fort vasoux;direction la basse -tu roules sur des caillebottis dans le marais-, puis St laurent de la préejusqu'à la 137;là, piste cyclable;à sa droite, dirction petit vergeroux;piste cyclable le long de la D733 jusqu'à la petite zône industrielle-decathlon-;sur la droite, direction le port neuf sur la charente-ne pas louper-, suivre le sentier littoral jusqu'au martrou(tu passes sous le pont de la charente);traverses la charente par le pont transbordeur;eschillais;prends le GR 360-tu longes le canal de la charente, tu passes le pont et tu relonges le canal jusqu'à le pere(pigeonnier de montierneuf-plus grand pigennier de france et abbaye à le merzaud- puis les chaumes-st jean d'angles(voir le château), toujours le GR 360jusqu'au domaine de la manvinière;tour de broue-à voir-, descendre à gauche sur la petite route;route du canal de broue;brouage(à ne pas manque)D3;château de la gataudière;bourcefranc en longeant la côte nord puis la côte ouest;pont de la seudre;puis, deux itinéraires possibles:1)piste cyclable à prendre sur la gauche de ronce les bains qui te mènera à royan(pour moi, convient surtout aux chiens et aux enfants);2)la tremblade-fais un détoursur la D14le long de la digue qui mène à la seudre(mangequelques huitres avec du beurre salé et un coup de vin blanc);longe la seudre par les petites routes-arvert;etaules;mornac sur seudre(à voir)breuillet;vaux sur mer;longe la côte sur la corniche;royan
deux solutions:1)bac, pointe de grave:piste cyclable sans interêt;par contre, la rive gauche de la gironde est jolioe avec petits ports, châteaux;ou bien 2)rester sur la rive droite(charente maritime);les grottes de meschers, le village de tamont, site archéologique, le port de mortagne, port maubert, moulin du sap et les fontaines bleues du château de beaulon, vitrzay et son site naturel protégé(il faut suivre la route des marais jusqu'à la citadelle de blaye classée unesco - sur ces routes bons vins et pineau, cognac-;bac à blaye et dirction pauillac
tous ces itinéraires sont praticables avec remorque-quelques passages délicats quand même-parcours plat (quelques bosses après st jean d'angles; tu auras fait l pratiquement l'ancien littoral charentais ;la carte IGN n°39 LR/Royan suffit
si tu as besoin, je reste à ta disposition;bonne route
medhy
salut et merci pour ta reponse !!
j ai imprimé la page et mise dans mon itineraire je n esperais pas avoir une reponse aussi complete et detaillée
je pense etre a la rochelle fin de la premiere semaine de mai ( ma soeur habite labas )merci encore amicalement daniel
A rochefort, suivant la saison, il est préférable de prendre le pont transbordeur. Pour ma part, je trouve le pont sur la charente un peu dangeureux, malgré la bande cyclable. Tous les ans, des accidents de cyclos (pompiers de Rochefort dixit)
Pour les horaire du transbordeur, O.T. de Rochefort.
Bonjour je vois que tu posais la question de l' axe, pour la remorque monoroue.
Je viens de recevoir cette semaine la remorque, et, qu'apparemment l' axe et modifié pour eviter la casse.
Celui étant fileté de part en part.
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"Le plus beau voyage, c'est celui qu'on n'a pas encore fait."
c est une tige filetée qui traverse du haut en bas ?? si c est le cas je modifie avant de partir merci pour l info !!
Bonsoir
Désolé je ne peux pas vous aider pour cet itinéraire...
par contre j'aimerai bien avoir des renseignements concernant la remorque...
j'ai bien lu 50 € ?? cela viens de quel pays ? quel est le délai de livraison ??
commande par internet je suppose...pas de pb de langue sur le site et pour le paiement ??
merci si vous pouvez me répondre l'un ou l'autre car je crois que vous avez la même remorque....
Toutes mes excuses d'etre en dehors du sujet initial....
Bon we à tous
Bonjour, effectivement cette remorque je l'ai achetée sur ebay allemagne
aucun souci de langue sur le site et le paiement se fait par la banque
j'ai mis le traducteur une fois sur le site, car je ne parle pas allemand je te joins le lien
http://shop.ebay.de/items/_W0QQ_dmptZSportQ5fRadsportQ5fFahrradQ5fAnhQc3Qa4nger?_nkw=Fahrradanh%C3%A4nger&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=Kinder+Fahrradanh%C3%A4nger&_osacat=0
si tu as des soucis je suis toujours présent .....
mais il faut être patient car parfois les enchères montent trop haut
ceci dit j' ai reçu la remorque en 9 jours et elle est neuve
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I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
Hi there,
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires. I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time). I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral. I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough? And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Nath
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires. I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time). I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral. I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough? And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Nath
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Heinz Stucke has passed away.
He never stopped traveling the world since 1962.
So sad.
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
Hi there,
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August! Virginie
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August! Virginie
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam. My question is about getting back to Nantes. Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences. I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes. By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains. We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance! Have a great evening
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam. My question is about getting back to Nantes. Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences. I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes. By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains. We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance! Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m planning to ride the Dutch section of the EuroVelo 19, from Maastricht to Rotterdam.
Since it’s too complicated to bring my bike on the train, I’m looking to rent one locally.
I’d love any tips or bike rental shop recommendations—I’m struggling to find options even in Rotterdam.
The plan is to rent in Rotterdam, take the train to Maastricht with the bike, then cycle back to Rotterdam.
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
Nath
Coming soon:
https://www.Biclou.com/parcours/durance/
Starting from Faverges: 900 km over 9 days

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Hi there,
I’m planning to build a new touring bike. I want to prioritize lightness. That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads. The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper. I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork. Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm. It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring. And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear. More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
Thanks in advance
I’m planning to build a new touring bike. I want to prioritize lightness. That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads. The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper. I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork. Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm. It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring. And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear. More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
Thanks in advance
Hi there!
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.

It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.




One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.


We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.



Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
S.
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.

It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.




One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.


We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.



Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
S.