Off the beaten track

Explore Southern Burgundy, from Chalon to Mâcon, almost entirely on cycle paths!

Follow the banks of the Saône along the newly developed towpaths of the “Voie Bleue” before joining France’s first “Voie Verte”. This magnificent cycle route allows you to easily cross the Côte Chalonnaise and its famous Val Lamartinien, offering some of the most beautiful scenery in Burgundy! Cycle through the heart of the famous vineyards (from Pouilly Fuissé to Givry or St Véran) with breathtaking natural sites such as the Roche de Solutré in the background! And succumb to the charms of a magnificent historical heritage where Romanesque art reigns supreme: from the fascinating abbey town of Cluny, to the small private castles of Berzé-le-Châtel or Cormatin, to the historic centres of Tournus or St Gengoux le National.

If you like the famous « Loire à Vélo », you will appreciate its « little sisters »: the “Indre à Vélo” and the “Cher à Vélo” cycling routes. Because the 2 affluents of the Loire river offer just as many heritage sites, picturesque villages and bucolic landscapes to discover!

Enjoy superb alternative routes, discovering more secrets treasures, sometimes hidden in the heart of a verdant and varied Touraine countryside.

 Ride on unbeaten tracks, along the 2 rivers, recently developed and adapted for cycling, and where unknown sites (Medieval city of Loches and Montrichard, châteaux of Montpoupon, City-Garden of Chédigny and former abbeys) are composing with Loire Valley highlights (Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau et Amboise).

In terms of variety, this trip from Tuscany to Liguria is hard to beat. Centuries-old monuments will impress you in Pisa, Lucca and La Spezia. Experience the vast, sandy beaches along the sparkling Versilia coast in the fashionable seaside resorts of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi. Wild nature will accompany you as you travel through the ever-narrowing valley of the Serchio River. The views of the white marble bridge of Carrara or the world-famous colourful houses in the Cinque Terre will take your breath away. This varied landscape is enriched with full-bodied wine, fragrant basil and lots of Italian “dolce vita”. It is waiting for you…immerse yourself in the incredible diversity of Italy.

On this island-hopping tour you will be cycling to beautiful beaches, breathta­king hills with stunning views and charming villages with cosy cafés.
The ferry ride to Ærø gives you intriguing glimpses of small islands inhabitated by few people – and some of them only by grazing cattle.
Welcome to an amazing bike holiday on Funen and Ærø!

It’s hard to resist the charm of the Charentaise countryside!

From Thiviers, in the heart of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, ride along the Charente river and let yourself be carried away by the calm that surrounds you. Between small charming villages and Charentais vineyards, discover the richness of the built and gastronomic heritage. The liquor of Cognac, the vestiges of Antiquity in Saintes, the Corderie Royale de Rochefort are all unmissable. The excursion to ile d’Aix is ​​a highlight of this cycling trip off the beaten track.

It’s hard to resist the charm of the Charentaise countryside!

From Angoulême, Capital of Comics, cycle along the river and let yourself be carried away by the calm of the Charente Valley.

Between small charming villages and Charente vineyards, discover towns with a rich built or gastronomic heritage. The liquor of Cognac, the vestiges of Antiquity in Saintes, the Corderie Royale de Rochefort are all unmissable. The excursion to Ile d’Aix and the arrival in La Rochelle are other great moments of a cycling trip off the beaten track.

It’s hard to resist the charm of the Charente countryside!

From Angoulême, Capital of the Comic Strip, cycle along the Charente river and let yourself be guided by the murmur of the water and the charm of the Charentais countryside between Cities of Art and History, vineyards and small charming villages.
In only 5 days, discover the richness of the Charente region, its architectural heritage and its gastronomic heritage. The spirits of Cognac, the vestiges of Antiquity in Saintes, the Corderie Royale in Rochefort and the excursion to the island of Aix are among the highlights of the Flow Vélo.

From prestigious vineyards to remarkable châteaux, pedal your way through the treasures of this region, renowned for the quality of its wines and the richness of its food, for the beauty of its landscapes and for its multitude of picturesque and charming villages.

Along the way, you’ll come across some great names: the Côte de Beaune and its elegant white wines, the majestic Romanesque Abbey of Vézelay, the medieval village of Semur-en-Auxois, Autun and its astonishing Roman remains… all punctuated by superb medieval or Renaissance châteaux, such as Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, La Rochepot or Sully.

In a few days, we suggest you to discover Burgundy, out of the beatten tracks. You will follow the ‘green way’ through the amazing vineyards of the ‘Côte de Nuits’. Then, you will enter in the green Burgundy and follow the Ouche’s valley to go back to Dijon.

It is hard to resist to the charming power of the “Green Venice”!

Starting from Niort, ride your bike along the little shady canals of the Poitevin Marsh (Regional Nature Reserve), and go with the flow, listening to the babbling water, and the chirping birds.
Discover Coulon, the Green Venice capital village, and follow the interlacing of bicycle paths in the midst of the “Marais Mouillés”, to the ancient abbey of Maillezais and the charming village of Arçais.
The large sea canals safely lead you to the grand finale, the Towers of the Vieux-Port in La Rochelle.

Enjoy the western Loire Valley sweetness and Touraine Treasures !
From Saumur, cycle through the prestigious vineyards of Saumur Champigny and Chinon, still surrounded by hundred-year-old stone walls.
Following the « Loire à vélo » cycling paths, ride along imposing chateaux proudly overlooking the Loire river and its wild landscapes. Then, Romanesque Abbeys and picturesque green gardens ‘à la Française’ guide all through your journey.

A superb route over the water, from Loire Valley to the Atlantic Ocean via the Sèvre Niortaise.

Discover an authentic route and off the beaten track for a road movie “Sweet France”, between pretty villages and charming countryside. From Saumur and its vineyards to the Atlantic and La Rochelle via the “Green Venice” of the Marais Poitevin, this circuit reveals many architectural treasures with many cities of character and a bucolic and preserved landscape.

Discover the newest part of the « Loire a à Vélo » cycling paths and enjoy the wildest part of the Loire river. From Nevers to Orléans, follow the Santiago de Compostela paths, ride through the Sancerre vineyards, up to the canal-bridge in Briare … before the reaching Orléans, Joan of Arc’s town.

The ideal trip for the ones who want to enjoy the peaceful and magnificent scenery. Start with an original view of the countryside by bike on the cycling path at the rhythm of the Ille et Rance Canal from Rennes to Saint Malo! Then take time to enjoy the “Corsaires Town” of Saint Malo, its beaches along the charming Emerald coast and the beautiful fishing ports and villages all around.

Burgundy: a region full of flavours, waiting to be sampled! From celebrated vineyards to remarkable châteaux, you will pedal through the bejeweled heart of this unique French region … unique for the quality of its wines and the richness of its dishes, for the beauty of its enchanting rolling landscapes and for its multitude of picturesque, appealing little villages.

In Burgundy time seems to stand still, for the visitor’s delight!

Discover the Champagne area, a region known all over the world for its vineyards, through the countryside routes which will guide you to charming villages between vineyards, forests and the Marne river valley …

Enjoy a privileged moment to taste this ‘divine nectar’ and the authentic gourmet products from this province.