Following Europe’s mighty western border, reaching from Scandinavia, to South and Western Portugal, the Atlantic Coast Route visits the majestic fjords of Norway, the wild Irish coastline, the rough cliffs of Brittany and the sun-kissed beaches of Portugal, totalling 11,000 km. Along the way you will not only be seduced by bustling port cities and cosy fishing villages, but you will be impressed by dramatic landscapes and have the chance to enjoy the best seafood each country has to offer.
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Last summer Ben van Baardwijk and Linda Reimersdahl went on a 30 day test ride in Ireland to prepare for an upcoming round-the-world adventure.
As you would expect, EuroVelo receives lots of emails from people wanting to cycle the EuroVelo routes but we occasionally hear from people wanting to use the routes to travel by other modes too. A few years ago, we heard from La Trottineuse and her remarkable journey along EuroVelo 6 by push scoo…
Guide written in German and describing the 1290km of La Vélodyssée, from Brittany to the Basque Country. It includes precise maps and detailed route descriptions on a scale of 1:75.000, numerous references to the cultural and tourist attractions and an extensive accommodation and services directory. A characteristic of the bikeline cycling guides is their landscape format combined with the patented spiral binding system making it ideal for the handlebar bag.
Guidebook written in French. From Roscoff to Nantes: 390 km of easy cycling routes along the Nantes-Brest Canal with its 238 locks, and an alternative 110-km route from Brest to Carhaix. The guide includes 96 pages packed with all the information you need to prepare and carry out your trip: 24 stages entirely signed for bikes, maps on a scale of 1:100 000, places to visit, accommodation, restaurants, bike repair shops, Accueil Vélo services and ‘Bike+Train’ information.
Written in French, this cycle guide to the Nantes-Brest Canal offers you more than 500 km of safe and signed cycle routes, 36 detailed maps and all the practical advice and useful addresses you need to organise your trip. From Nantes to Landévennec via the Nantes-Brest Canal, the route follows in the footsteps of the Dukes of Brittany. From Rosporden to Carhaix and from Saint-Méen-le-Grand to Questembert it goes on former railway tracks.
Guidebook written in French. 600 km of coastal tracks, all signed and traffic-free for safe cycling in the departments of Loire-Atlantique, Vendée, Deux-Sèvres and Charente-Maritime. The guide includes 25 detailed maps, 11 stages of between 30 and 50 km, 5 all-inclusive self-guided tours, practical advice, addresses of bike rental companies, 120 hotels, camp sites, self-catering gîtes and bed and breakfasts and the major sites to visit.
Guide book written in French. La Vélodyssée from the Gironde to the Basque Country: 400 km of safe and signed coastline cycle routes. The guide includes 30 detailed maps, 10 stages of 30 to 50 km, practical advice, addresses of bike rental companies, tour operators, hotels, campsites, self-catering gîtes and bed and breakfasts, and the major sites and picturesque fishing harbours to visit.
For this first guide in Dutch, Bert Sitters, a journalist and bicycle expert in the Netherlands, traveled all over La Vélodyssée from Roscoff to Hendaye. It includes 140 pages including 92 detailed maps at a scale of 1: 100,000 and a lot of practical information on the route.
This travel guide written in Spanish describes all the La Vélodyssée stages from the Spanish border (Hendaye) to Nantes. It includes 40 detailed maps on a scale of 1/100 000, descriptions of the 21 sections, train+bike information, and information on the accommodation and services available throughout the cycle route. This richly illustrated guide offers 856 km of freedom along the Atlantic Coast, accessible to all.
Organize your cycle tour simply and easily with this156-page travel guide including: maps, practical and tourist information, tips and practical bike advice, Le Routard’s suggestions and good ideas, addresses for accommodation, restaurants, bike rentals, bike transportation.
Guidebook written in French. A cycle tour for everyone with ocean and forest. Easy custom stages: daily trips, weekends, etc. 860 km of signposted and mostly secured routes. The guide includes 144 pages of detailed maps scaled 1/100 000, cities' maps, tours on the islands, useful adresses such as tourist offices, bike rentals, accomodations, etc., suggested tours and illustred texts.
Interactive map of the tourist offer of the Algarve.
A bike trip through the Pyrenees from sea to sea, climbing mythical ports and discovering unique landscapes. There are no times, no ratings, no prizes. Going up each one carries his rhythm, but at the top the peloton regroups; we eat, talk, or go back down to go up with the most lagging. Maintaining this spirit of help and friendship is a priority for the organization. Pedal on the roads where the history of cycling has been written and see The Tour of those who will never go to the Tour.
Quest Sligo is the latest and most exciting event to be added to the Quest series of adventure races. This brand-new, one-day, multi-discipline sporting event will give participants the opportunity to experience the beauty and hidden gems of South and West Sligo. The event will see participants run, cycle and kayak their way around stunning locations such as Temple House Lake, Ladies Brae, Ox Mountains, Tawnatrohaun, and Lough Easkey.
A Mountain Bike Festival in 4 categories: Marathon, E-bikes, Cycle Tourism and Enduro. An event with complementary activities for children on a mountain bike circuit that is safe for the little ones. There are also opportunities to test mountain, electric and enduro bikes free of charge along a simple route. There are several stands, stores, sports brands and foodtrucks.
The Chrono-climbing Matamachos is a sports cycle ride regulated by Article 9 of the "RFEC Cycling - Cycling for All" Regulations, within a framework that conceives cycling as a physical exercise for leisure purposes and tourism or cultural events, excluding competition.
From the Navarre town of ISABA (Roncal Valley), the Gran Fondo Larra Larrau presents a spectacular tour both sportingly and landscapely, being one of the most demanding tests of the calendar. You can choose between its 2 routes (146 kms or 100 kms), but in any of them you will find a great challenge, and above all, with a great day of cycling, cycling.
Tierra Estella Epic is an organized mountain bike ride for cycling enthusiasts, which will tour the vineyards, trails and tracks of the Tierra Estella mountains. With the nerve center in the Navarrese town of Ayegui, the test is presented in two distances to suit the conditions of both amateur and more experienced bikers. The two modalities are 89km and 2,600m positive elevation / 52km and 1,200m positive elevation.
La Rioja Bike Race is not a cycle-tourism event as such. In reality, it is a mountain cycling sports event with stage races, one that attracted 4,800 participants from 38 different nationalities in its last edition. The route passes through emblematic landscapes of vineyards in 230-kilometre circular stages. It is one of the MTB events with the highest level of participation in the world and one of the most important events of its type in Spain.
Mythic crossing between two symbolic and magic cities. Start in the heart of Porto, a very lively city listed as World Heritage site by Unesco. Walk along the Atlantic Ocean, between endless golden beaches, fishing villages with colourful houses and forests of wild pine trees, and reach the capital city of Lisbon and its seven hills. You will enjoy delicious and authentic dishes served in small villages. This is a stay mixing tradition, nature and gastronomy.
This beautiful cycle route starts off from the fortified port of La Rochelle, goes along the wonderful coast of the ocean. Along the way, you will pass oyster “farms”, do not hesitate to stop by to try a couple. You’ll pass by the islands of Ré, Oléron and Ile Madame. Breath-taking nature, tourist attractions, swimming spots, rich history and oyster-farming will be part of your amazing trip to Royan.
With over 2,000km of unspoilt scenic cycling to explore, Ireland is quickly becoming a mecca for cycling holiday enthusiasts. West Ireland Cycling tours takes you through quaint little Irish towns and villages with B&B and hotel options that are perfectly suited to cycling holidays and very welcoming to tourists. Highlights: Connemara National Park, The Cliffs of Moher, The Burren National Park, The Aran Islands, The Wild Atlantic Way, Traditional Irish Music pubs, quiet country roads
Your cycling holiday with Abicyclette Voyages on EuroVélo 1 - Vélodyssée. From Nantes, do not miss the "Machines de l'îles" and start riding by the Atlantic. You discover the beautiful Atlantic coast beaches, cross many small charming villages and try some great sea food restaurants. Your itinerary is made of easy cycling roads with 80% of secured cycling paths. Your final destination, La Rochelle, is perfect for celebrating this arrival with its restaurants, port and beaches.
It is a 10-day bike trip in the calm of the French Brittany that we offer. A charming journey for all cycling lovers. Departing from Roscoff, the far north and the starting point of the EuroVelo 1 (Vélodyssée) route, you ride on easy cycle paths, canal routes and dedicated routes. On your trip, you will discover the Bon Repos abbey, Guerlédan Lake, Pontivy, Josselin castle, Redon and finally Nantes, a city with a rich cultural and industrial heritage.
We propose that you carry out the Wine and World Heritage itinerary through EuroVelo 1, a proposal that we offer the traveler to combine the fascinating World of Wine with a total of 6 Certified Wine Routes in the itinerary, with knowledge of the 8 Goods World Heritage and his passion for cycling.
We propose that you carry out the Wine and World Heritage itinerary through EuroVelo 1, a proposal that we offer the traveler to combine the fascinating World of Wine with a total of 6 Certified Wine Routes in the itinerary, with knowledge of the 8 Goods World Heritage and his passion for cycling.
The Spanish section of the Eurovelo 1 route is an epic journey that takes you well off the beaten path, to discover continental Spain, crossing five strikingly different regions as you cycle. For two thirds of the way you will be following the Camino de Santiago and the Via de la Plata: both classic long distance cycling routes. Each night will be spent in towns and cities of outstanding historic, cultural and architectural interest, in a centrally located hotel.
Ride by the Portuguese Atlantic Coast, towards the south, from Porto to Lisbon. Discover the beautiful cities of Espinho, Aveiro, Figueira da Foz, and the convents of Alcobaça, the fortified village of Óbidos, Ericeira and Sintra.
Ride the Portuguese Camino by the coast, the Way of St. James and experience the coastal villages of the Minho region in Northwestern Portugal and Galiza. Discover the natural beauty of this coast, riding by Esposende and Caminha and cross-over to spain to discover beautiful Bayone, and the Vigo Ria, with it's trademark seafood. Ride by quiet forests and quaint villages in this spiritual but challenging adventure in the way of St. James!
This is an amazing oceanic bike tour that will take you from the start to the end of the Southwest coast of Portugal's natural park, the “Costa Vicentina”, experiencing the laidback and relaxed atmosphere of this region of the Alentejo and Algarve. Enjoy a weeklong ride in these peaceful rolling hills, discovering these great natural parks.
