EuroVelo 6 – Atlantic–Black Sea is one of the most popular EuroVelo routes, and it’s little wonder why. Coasts, rivers, castles, top-class infrastructure and a nice flat topography make this route into every cycle tourists’ dream journey. The famous sections along the Loire and the Danube Rivers are known to cycle tourists around the world, and for good reason. In France you'll taste the best wines after cycling through the vineyards, in Vienna you'll visit the most stunning museums, and in Serbia you'll experience the warmth of the people. Come and see what all the fuss is about!
“There’s nothing I like better than coming up with challenges that other people consider crazy, impossible, or simply too difficult and tiring to be fun.” In 2019, Myra Stals decided to make a statement against plastic pollution by picking up as much plastic waste as possible while she was on her b…
Lauren Pears went for a 3 month solo bike ride across Europe last summer - from London to Istanbul - whereby she used the EuroVelo 6 – Atlantic-Black Sea for most of the way. This journey was to raise money for The World Wildlife Fund, and also to promote the idea of greener travel. This month, she…
EuroVelo 6 - The Danube Cycle Route mobile app provides individual cycle tourists with relevant information about the route and its sections and enhances their riding experience. The application was developed by Danube Competence Center in cooperation with the European Cyclists' Federation.
A must have app for all the cyclists that plan to spend few days on the wheels riding long distances along the Danube. Based on the data European Cyclists' Federation collected during EuroVelo 6 route assessment, this app will provide you with dozens of useful information either while you’re riding or planning your route.
The route has been chosen to best discover the sights and tourist attractions of the Loire Valley, experience the unique landscape and taste the wine of the renowned Loire Valley vineyards - all without having to tackle any significant climbs.
Starting from the source (Mont Gerbier des Joncs) to the Atlantic Ocean (Saint-Brevin-les-Pins) 654 mile, discover this guidebook along the longest river in France. 26 stages to discover, the book includes detailed route descriptions, informative mapping, details of facilities and also a French glossary.
The guide presents the Loire by Bike, from Cuffy to the Atlantic, in 8 main sections and 47 stages, each illustrated by a 1:100,000 map specially adapted for cyclists. 190 pages to make sure you don't miss anything: itinerary, good addresses...
The Valley of the Kings by the queen of cycle routes in 18 stages! All the maps, all the addresses! - More than 600 km of secure itinerary through the Centre and Pays de la Loire regions, 45 detailed itinerary maps, 18 stages, effortlessly and for all ages.
The Loire Valley has inspired writers with its natural beauty and has attracted sovereigns who have endowed it with a remarkable architectural heritage (Blois, Chambord, Amboise, Chaumont). Its mild climate and soil have produced the famous Loire wines, and it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 700 km of easy cycling from Nevers to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins (on the Atlantic coast).35 fully signposted cycling stages. (in French)
Richly illustrated tips for your trip with swisstopo-map 1:100'000 with the signposted route, recommendations for trains, buses and boats, as well as topographical information, spiral bound. Editor: Stiftung SchweizMobil / Publisher: Weber Verlag.
From 25th to 27th June 2021, the first edition of Nature is Bike, the first 100% Gravel festival in France, will take place in Angers, Number 1 green city in France. On the programme: Gravel of Legend (278km Gravel route between the beaches of Normandy and Angers), Gravel events, Gravel festival, Gravel night.
Every year early July, fans of Oldtimers bikes and vintage clothing gather in Saumur for a joyful event, with bike rides and music in a unique atmosphere.
Two weeks to ride on one of the most beautiful trails in Europe. From Passau to Vienna, the route is a genuine succession of gorgeous landscapes, castles, cities and monasteries; you will cross the Wachau, a wine-growing region classified by Unesco and you will visit Passau, Linz and Vienna. From Vienna to Budapest, the route runs through the National Park of Stopfenreuther and rich wine-growing areas and through cities with unique heritages, including Bratislava and Budapest.
The castles of Blois, Chambord, Amboise, Chenonceau, Langeais, Ussé, Azay le Rideau, Chinon, the abbey of Fontevraut, are the monuments that will define your way by the Loire, majestic and filled with history. At the heart of the Val de Loire, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you visit Touraine. The banks of the Loire and Cher will reveal along the way unsuspected and beautiful landscapes.
The region Franche-Comté in the eastern part of France is rich of cultural and natural heritage. Besançon with its famous bastille, is even on the World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Many small towns in the Comté region have a very rich heritage of historic treasures. But the actual reason to go on this trip is definitely the beautiful nature and the marvellous river landscapes. The peaceful cycle path EuroVelo 6 is part of this cycling trip. This holiday is also a highlight for every foodie.
Explore on this cycling trip the most beautiful chateaux of the Loire valley by bike: Chambord, Blois, Chaumont sur Loire, Amboise, Chenonceaux. This trip will also introduce you to Orléans and Tours (both city easy to reach from Paris), the two largest cities in the Loire Valley! The bike route is calm and flat but full of discoveries : Discover the famous loire valley vineyards such as Montlouis or Amboise and take the time to marvel at the famous gardens of Chaumont sur Loire or Chenonceaux.
