Veloscenic cycle route : from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel
2 emblematic sites linked by a cycle route.
Paris Le Mont Saint-Michel by bike, a tempting experience, isn't it? Discover here this cycling itinerary which links two emblematic places of France and imagine, on your little queen, arriving in front of the impressive Mont Saint-Michel and its bay.
A touristic, historical, cultural and spiritual itinerary
The Veloscenic cycle route offers you the chance to feature in your own 'cycle route movie'! So come and play the starring role on an over 450 km, extraordinary adventure, whisking you from Notre-Dame de Paris to the Mont St-Michel in Normandy!
The Veloscenic is the latest major French cycle route to be set up. The storyline you create will be unique as you cycle along its over 450 km of well-signposted cycle tracks, greenways and country roads, transporting you from Paris to the Mont St-Michel, passing by the Eiffel Tower, Chartres Cathedral, or even the Château de Versailles.
These famed historic, cultural and spiritual spots await you, along with the Eure Valley, the rustic Perche and Bocage Normand, the stunning Bay of the Mont St-Michel, plus many hidden treasures. Follow in the tracks of medieval builders, famous novelists and Impressionist painters. Be inspired by nature's works too as you travel along.
Accessible to all*, the route crosses 4 French regions, 8 départements (or counties) and 3 regional natural parks. In short, the itinerary offers variety aplenty.
One might say that the Veloscenic has created a right royal route for family and friends to revel in, be it for a sporting challenge, an ecologically-minded tour or an indulgent break.
Enjoy all the great natural and cultural shows along the way!
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Before you leave:
- Make sure that the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, not to mention the tires and brakes
- Make sure that the bike is correctly adjusted to your body shape
- Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended
- Take a repair kit with you
- Remember that the Highway Traffic Act applies to cyclists in all circumstances
- Never drive more than two lanes at a time and pull into a single lane when traffic conditions require.
- Respect other users as you would like them to respect you
- Choose a route adapted to your physical abilities
- Inform your family and friends of your itinerary
- Find out about the weather conditions
- A first aid kit is not essential, but can be very useful
- Be informed and keep the emergency numbers.
- Respect the environment by not throwing your food packaging on the side of the road
- If you have to return at nightfall, make sure you see and also be seen
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- 27 Stages
Take a deep breathe, you arrive in the Yvelines county, the wooded area of Ile-de-France.
After a royal stop in Versailles, head for the Natural Park of the Chevreuse Valley, a regional park with such a rich natural, cultural and ...
Here you discover the Chevreuse Valley, full of many treasures: châteaux, museums, old wash houses… This stage, before arriving in Rambouillet, is ...
Watch out! This stage is a provisional route, not signposted and can be discontinuous.
This stage follows quiet little roads leading you into the clean air of the Chevreuse Valley Natural Park.
You join the majestic forest of Rambouillet, crossed by cycle trails.
Last stage before reaching the Eure-et-Loir district
Heading out from Maintenon, the aquaduct's arches form a grand backdrop to the first part of this stage.
Follow in the footsteps of the great novelist Marcel Proust!
You mainly follow ordinary roads along this stage of The Veloscenic, taking you from the Beauce Plain to the edge of the Perche.
The Veloscenic continues to follow small country roads across the Perche's hills; these do require some effort to climb.
Welcome in the Norman part of the Veloscenic
Continue along the greenway hugging the Huisne River and cross through the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Perche.
La Véloscénie continues along the greenway from Condé-sur-Huisne to Alençon.
You're on a greenway for this stage of La Véloscénie, with just a short stretch on roads to take you through hamlets around the A 28 motorway and ...
La variante de La Véloscénie la plus familiale entre Alençon et Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie via Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson au pied du Mont des ...
Seconde partie de la voie verte entre Alençon et Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie avec toujours les beaux paysages du Parc Régional Naturel Normandie ...
Be ready, this is the hardest part of the Veloscenic but also the most stunning part!
Have a well-being break at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne.
This stage takes you through beautiful, quintessential Normandy countryside, with traditional hedgerows, apple orchards and woods. You cycle along ...
The exit from Domfront isn't easy, with a steep slope and a lot of traffic.
The village of Mortain stands out on its hillside at the heart of the green Bocage Normand area.
The enchanting Cance waterfalls are a focal point of the powerful local terrain, carving between steep hills, an untamed heart of ‘Armorican ...
Stronghold between Brittany, Cotentin and the Loire country, St Hilaire du Harcouët offers many activities during the summer around the Prieuré lakes.
Mont-Saint-Michel rises up !
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