Over a thousand years ago, pilgrims traveled all the way from England to Rome. After the Eternal City, the route continued to Jerusalem through the port of Brindisi, along the ancient Via Appia. Now, you can follow their footsteps by cycling EuroVelo 5 our 3,200 km version of this legendary route. The route passes through 7 different countries and links both modern and ancient institutions, with many cathedrals, churches, monuments and museums mixing along this route with the major European Institutions in Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg. Whether you want a short break or a long adventure, EuroVelo 5 offers something for everyone!
Discover EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea (Francigena) in images!
Earlier this year, the ECF was contacted by a group of Scouts in the Italian city of Como about their big plans for raising awareness about climate change using EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena). Read on to find out about their proactive approach to convincing the local government to improve the…
Go off the beaten track in Brussels to explore the capital's many different sides.
Do you dream of heading from England and cycling all the way to the South of Italy or from Norway to Spain while only following one route? It’s now quick and easy with EuroVelo 5 - Via Romeo Francigena or EuroVelo 3 - Pilgrims Route.
Arriving from France and heading back towards Luxembourg, or vice versa, the EuroVelo 5, also known as the Via Romea Francigena, crosses all three Belgian regions (Wallonia, Flanders and the Brussels-Capital region) over about 400 km, and is divided into 10 sections. Let’s make a brief progress rep…
Every day during the summer months, cyclists can be seen making their way up the roads that snake to the summit of Mont Ventoux, in the South of France. Riders from across the world travel to this part of Provence to tackle the storied climb made famous by the Tour de France. Those riders may spend…
Cycling in Europe? There is an app for that! Our official app is free and designed to help you discover the most developed EuroVelo routes. Thousands of kilometres of cycle routes in the palm of your hand – what are you waiting for? Download the app, get on your bike and start exploring!
Cycling in Europe? There is an app for that! Our official app is free and designed to help you discover the most developed EuroVelo routes. Thousands of kilometres of cycle routes in the palm of your hand – what are you waiting for? Download the app, get on your bike and start exploring!
Every year, the Wallonia Civil Service edits a general map of the RAVeL and cycling routes within Wallonia and a detailed map on the 1:100,000 scale for each province: Walloon Brabant, Hainaut, Liège, Luxembourg and Namur.
Esterbauer guide of the Saar Cycle Route: From the French Canals to Trier - With the Rhine-Marne Canal Cycle Route
Esterbauer guide of the Saarland Cycle Route.
The Genval Lake is a unique location at 20km away from Brussels Region. The Martin’s Château du Lac is situated at the lake and offers a nice and quiet stay in natural surroundings. A trip to the historic city, the Sonian Wood and The Waterloo Battelield can be made easily by bike. Moreover, The Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Neuve invites you on a journey through the life of Hergé, the creator of Tintin.
Bicycle tour in Alsace from Strasbourg to Colmar – Alsace shows its best side. Of your bicycle the sight is impregnable: villages, castles, vine… With 15km/h, nothing escapes to you. The odors, the lights, the meetings in the course of road, will make your way an unforgettable stay.
We have designed you a circuit almost entirely on tracks and lanes, one Tour of Alsace which will make you discover the magnificent road wines and where you can ride in peace and security with your friends and family. Alsace has the widest bike lanes of France, we have a course where you can also discover much of the rich tourist and cultural heritage of the region such Eguisheim preferred village of France or even two pearls of the vineyards Kaysersberg and Obernai.
Come and explore Eguisheim, cradle of the Alsatian vineyard, which has grown vines blessed by the gods since Roman times.
This is a particularly charming landscape for cyclists because the Alsace region has the largest length of cycle paths on offer in France. We offer you an interesting and varied, individual cycle tour through the Alsace. Allow yourself to be pampered by beautiful scenery and good food. Cycle along quiet roads and cycle paths to visit the cultural highlights. Enjoy your holiday, everything has been organised for you !
Want to escape ? Free yourself in this stay, which allows you to discover Alsatian specialties which are reputed throughout Alsace
The Alsace wine route and the green landscapes of the vineyards are rich in cultural heritage that is just waiting to be discovered - a true journey through Alsace's finest locations!
We designed a course where you can discover rich tourist and cultural heritage of the region with all of its beautiful villages Obernai, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé and of course Eguisheim crowned as most beautiful village of France. The circuit ends in Colmar with its beautiful historic centre, its charming pedestrian streets and its many museums, such the Unterlinden Museum which has been beautifully restored.
You can discover rich tourist and cultural heritage of the region with all of its beautiful villages Obernai, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé and of course Eguisheim, and at the same time, you will get the opportunity to climb a few beautiful and famous mountains of the Vosgien Piedmont as the Mont Saint Odile or the "Haut-Koenigsbourg"! The beautiful journey ends in Colmar, Alsace wine capital with its beautiful historic centre.
Along Eurovelo 5 – Via Romea Francigena in Italy, there is a rich cultural heritage: Milan & Fidenza Cathedrals, St Anthony Basilica in Piacenza, Certosa of Pavia, Abbey of Chiaravalle della Colomba, Parma Cathedral etc. The itinerary we suggest links the two historical cities of Milan and Parma and offers the chance to discover the lowlands of the area. Agriculture and breeding dominate, offering the best of italian: Parmigiano, Prosciutto of Parma, Culatello, cold cuts and wine of Piacenza.
The tour offers the visit of the 3 UNESCO sites of Puglia and Basilicata: Castel del Monte, Matera and Alberobello, connected one to the next by very quiet country roads running along National or Regional Parks. The Greenway running along the Apulian Aqueduct is today open to the public in the first stretch, and offers the very best possible views of the landscape of valle d’Itria. Level of difficulty: medium (relaxed activity).
Visiting the Capital of Europe, discovering the European Institutions and sleeping in a well located Hotel with a eco-friendly touch? Read more of what the Brussels Capital of Europe package is offering you.
A large part of the Eurovelo 5-route inside Brussels passes through the Canal. A nice revaluated part of this zone is the Quai du Hainaut with the ancient Bellevue Brewery. The Brewery made the famous Brussels beer Gueuze. It was renewed and a new destination was given: the Meininger City Center Hotel and the Mima Museum.
