EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast Route

From the Atlantic to the Kingdom of Navarra
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Get ready for an unforgettable journey from the Atlantic shores to the heart of Navarra! This stage of EuroVelo 1 takes you through breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures, from the vibrant energy of bustling port cities to the serene beauty of ocean dunes.

From Nantes to Pamplona, this 1000+ km stage invites you on a fascinating journey along the Atlantic coast before diving into the heart of the Basque Country. Your adventure begins in Nantes, in the City of the Dukes of Brittany, where the extraordinary mechanical Elephant of Les Machines de l'Île salutes you with its trunk. Next, head to the Vendée region, where you can admire the spectacular Passage du Gois, a unique road submerged twice daily by the tides (but avoid cycling it!).

La Rochelle welcomes you with its majestic towers guarding the Old Port, before you venture into the prestigious Médoc vineyards. The Arcachon Bay offers a magnificent spectacle with Europe's highest sand dune, the Dune du Pilat, and its picturesque cabanes tchanquées (stilted cabins). Crossing the Landes region immerses you in a unique atmosphere, between endless pine forests and trendy surf villages.

Approaching the Basque Country marks a striking change of scenery: villages with white and red facades, Espelette peppers drying on house fronts, possible ascent of the mythical La Rhune mountain... Finally arriving in Pamplona, jewel of Navarre, where the fortified old town welcomes you with typical Spanish warmth.

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Development status
  • Certified These sections were awarded the official EuroVelo Certification label, ensuring high-quality cycling conditions.They were surveyed in the field by EuroVelo Route Inspectors to respect minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels, surface quality, EuroVelo signage, and access to services as defined by the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology. EuroVelo Certified routes are the best options for beginners!
  • Developed + Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic, rideable surfaces, and EuroVelo signs along the route. Developed routes with signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app as signs can have defects.
  • Developed + Not Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic and rideable surfaces, but without EuroVelo signs. Developed routes without signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app.
  • Partially Developed + Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, even though EuroVelo signs are in place. Partially developed routes with signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
  • Partially Developed + Not Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, and EuroVelo signs are not in place. Partially developed routes without signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
  • Undeveloped / Unknown These sections do not meet minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels or surface quality – or their conditions are currently unknown. They may include dangerous stretches. Cyclists choosing to cycle there should use a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. It is recommended to use public transport to skip these areas where possible.
  • Public transport link These sections include continuity across seas or rivers and undeveloped parts of the network that can be skipped with a reliable public transport connection allowing bicycle transport.

Markers

  • Natural Heritage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Culinary Delights
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Service
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center
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Services

Bikefriendly
Andorra
Spain
EV1 EV3 EV8
national

On the interactive map of "bikefriendly" or the app you can find accommodations adapted to the needs of cyclist and cycle tourists.

Visit Site
Cycling-friendly
Andorra
Spain
EV1 EV3 EV8
national

On the website of "cycling-friendly" you can discover through the interactive map or a search filter certified accommodations located not only in Spain, but also in France and Andorra.

Visit Site

Public Transport

Pamplona Train Station

There are direct daily trains running to Madrid, Barcelona, etc. Bike transport: consult the specific instructions of Renfe (the train operator).

www.renfe.com/es/es
Estación de autobuses de Pamplona/Iruña

Some bus companies have daily connections between Pamplona and many regional and national destinations (Barcelona, Madrid, etc. as well as some places in France (Bayonne, Hendaye, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port).

www.estaciondeautobusesdepamplona.com/eu/Inicio.aspx.html