EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena) in France unfolds in two distinct stages. First, it winds northward from Calais to Saint-Omer, a charming cathedral town famous for its broad avenues and grand squares, before reaching Lille, a former European Capital of Culture. The second leg invites you to return to France via serene canals, leading to Strasbourg, celebrated for its historic landmarks, vibrant culture, and role as home to the European Parliament.
From there, the route merges with the Alsace Wine Road, guiding cyclists through over a hundred picturesque villages, each famed for world-class wines and timeless viticulture. This journey blends urban elegance with rural charm, offering a rich tapestry of heritage, scenery, and gastronomy along the way.
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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.
Alsace has a 1550-mile network of cycle paths. Its scale makes Alsace one of the top cycling regions in France. Three EuroVelo routes pass through the region, including EuroVelo 5, 6 and 15. All the necessary information about the major international route and the regional and local paths branching off from it, can be found on the Alsace à Vélo website.
Nearly 450 km of cycle routes (greenways and cycle paths) to discover the best of Alsace by bike: canals and vineyards, charming villages, towns with character. The guide presents a complete tour in 19 stages and 3 variants between Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin. The most beautiful tourist sites are visited. The guide contains all the practical information you need to prepare and carry out your trip. Language: French
German-language cycling guide. Boundless cycling experience between the Palatinate Forest and the Jura, the Rhine and Lorraine. Maps on a scale of 1:75,000, altitude profiles, local maps, GPS tracks, weatherproof & tearproof, spiral binding. Language: German
This cycle map describes the French section of EuroVelo 5 between Strasbourg and Molsheim (30 km). Scale of 1:75,000, laminated and tearproof. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map available at esterbauer.com/international.
This cycle map describes the French section of EuroVelo 5 between Sélestat and Basel (CH) (115 km). Scale of 1:75,000, laminated and tearproof. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map available at esterbauer.com/international.
This roadbook, 46 pages, offers 245 km of cycle fun between nature and thriving metropolises Lille and Brussels, between France and Belgium, alongside channels and rivers. This adventure is accessible to all kinds of cyclists. The route is divided in 5 medium-length stages (from 37 to 71 km), so you also have time to explore the region. So hop on your bike and venture into this border-crossing adventure!
This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 5 in Germany between Merzig and Saarbrücken and then in France up to Strasbourg (233 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:50,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 5 in Luxembourg from Luxembourg city, through Germany and in France up to the lake Étang du Stock (230 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/internation…
Map of all cycle routes in Alsace, downloadable in electronic form. It includes EuroVelo 5, 6 and 15 as well as other thematic cycle routes and regional and local loops awaiting to be discovered by bike.
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!
Along the French cycle routes France Vélo Tourisme offers a wide range of services with Accueil Vélo, a national accreditation scheme guaranteeing a high quality of welcome and services for cyclists. This includes accommodations, restaurants, places to visit, tourist offices as well as bike rental and repair companies, all available to be explored on an interactive map. The “Accueil Vélo” brand is used in various regions in France, such as along the La Loire à Vélo (EuroVelo 6) as well as in the region of Alsace. (EuroVelo 5, 6 and 15).
