EuroVelo routes in France: stages and where to sleep

The EuroVelo routes, split into stages

EuroVelo is the European cycle network: numbered, signposted long-distance routes, mostly rideable on a loaded bike. These are the French sections.

The EuroVelo routes crossing France, split into stages.
Route	Distance	Within 5 km
La Véloroute du Rhin EV15	214 km · 5 stages	113 places
La Meuse à vélo EV19	380 km · 6 stages	129 places
La ViaRhôna EV17	571 km · 8 stages	338 places
La Méditerranée à vélo EV8	670 km · 10 stages	589 places
La Véloroute des fleuves EV6	674 km · 9 stages	275 places
La Vélomaritime EV4	751 km · 7 stages	365 places
La Via Romea Francigena EV5	805 km · 10 stages	237 places
La Vélodyssée EV1	877 km · 8 stages	732 places
La Scandibérique EV3	1 153 km · 7 stages	328 places

Where accommodation is densest

Raw counts mostly reflect length. Per hundred kilometres the ranking changes completely — and it is that figure which really tells you whether you will find somewhere to sleep.

Accommodation density of the French EuroVelo routes, per 100 km of track.
Route	Places / 100 km	Total
La Méditerranée à vélo	88	589
La Vélodyssée	83	732
La ViaRhôna	59	338
La Véloroute du Rhin	53	113
La Vélomaritime	49	365
La Véloroute des fleuves	41	275
La Meuse à vélo	34	129
La Via Romea Francigena	29	237
La Scandibérique	28	328

High density means you can improvise: stop earlier, push further, change your mind mid-ride. Low density means setting the stages around the accommodation rather than around your legs.

The Accueil Vélo label on these routes

3 886 establishments holding the Accueil Vélo label appear in Halta’s inventory. The French national label guarantees, among other things, secure bike storage and basic repair tools. The EuroVelo routes — the oldest and best equipped of France’s cycle routes — carry a good share of them.

Frequently asked questions

How many EuroVelo routes cross France?

Halta has split 9 EuroVelo routes crossing France into stages, totalling 6 095 kilometres on French soil.

Which EuroVelo route is best for a first tour?

La Véloroute du Rhin is the most accessible French EuroVelo route in the catalogue: 214 km rated easy, with 113 places to sleep within 5 km of the track.

Are the EuroVelo routes signposted in France?

Yes. French sections are signposted and marked with their EuroVelo number, often alongside the national cycle route number. Signage quality still varies from one département to the next.

Do you need a special bike for a EuroVelo route?

No. The French EuroVelo routes run mostly on greenways and small surfaced roads: a touring bike or a sturdy city bike is enough. A few unsurfaced sections call for slightly wider tyres.

Where can you sleep on La Vélodyssée?

Halta lists 732 places to sleep within 5 km of La Vélodyssée, including 590 campsites, over 877 km split into 8 stages.

The EuroVelo routes that cross France.