When embarking on EuroVelo 4 in France, you begin your journey along La Vélomaritime, a breathtaking coastal route completed in 2021. Stretching 1,500 km from the west of the Channel to the North Sea, it offers an unrivalled cycling experience through dramatic landscapes: rugged headlands, sheltered bays, sweeping dunes, towering cliffs, and UNESCO-listed treasures.
This scenic adventure seamlessly connects with EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena) and EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route, while overlapping with EuroVelo 12 – North Sea Cycle Route between Calais and Bray-Dunes. Whether you seek rugged coastal vistas or cultural gems, La Vélomaritime delivers an unforgettable ride, blending natural beauty with rich heritage at every turn.
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Réseau vélo et marche is a network of local authorities committed to the development of active mobility in France. Since 2011, it has operated as national coordination centre for EuroVelo in France, monitoring the development of the European cycle route network at the national level.
France Vélo Tourisme platform offers many major cycling routes and destinations in France, including mountain bike routes, practical advices for traveling by bike, a route calculator with a map, as well as contact details for Accueil Vélo service providers throughout the country.
"Accueil Velo" is a national accreditation scheme guaranteeing a high quality of services for cyclists using French cycle routes. You will find accommodations, bike rental and repair companies, restaurants, tourist offices and places to visit.
La Vélomaritime crossing legendary sites such as the Pink Granite Coast, the Mont-Saint-Michel as well as its bay, the D-Day landing beaches, the cliffs of Etretat, the Bay of the Somme and the Opal Coast. With a large section of shared roads, it is the ideal route for riders looking to get away from it all, ready for a challenge, or in search of a cultural experience with delicious food to boot.
In the summer of 2025, Joseph Lark set off on his first big cycling journey, ready to explore Europe and discover what it truly means to travel by bicycle. He planned a large loop heading east, following a combination of four EuroVelo routes through six countries. What began as an idea with few det…
After several trips on EuroVelo routes over the last few years, Silvia Julian Gonzalez considers herself to be something of a EuroVelo collector. She spent the last summer on a fantastic adventure, travelling from Finland to Bretagne. Read her story from a summer full of memories.
‘Mr Cycling Europe’ Andrew P. Sykes is a reference for English-speaking cycling tourism fans – and a great connoisseur of EuroVelo routes, too. In the summer of 2022, he went on a Grand Tour from Hook of Holland and back, following no less than four EuroVelo Routes. Join Andrew on his adventure.
Silvia J. Gonzales is a 52-year-old from Alicante, Spain, who embarked on a 90-day journey across Europe on EuroVelo routes. Silvia decided to tick off a few European cities from her ‘Want to go’ list biking there over the summer. She tells us more about her trip below.
A map of the French cycle routes (Scale 1:1,000,000 – 1 cm = 10 km) to inspire you to create beautiful routes along the cycle routes and greenways in France. Discover 62 itineraries suitable for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and experienced cyclists!
A number of guides detail the entire route or certain sections of La Vélomaritime. Here you'll find all the resources you need to prepare for your adventure or to accompany you on your journey.
