EuroVelo 8 Mediterranean Route

Crossing of Provence and the Alps
Contains only parts of the stage which are either developed, developed with signs or certified – i.e. sections that are ready to cycle.
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Manosque to Turin

Crossing the Durance river you’ll enter in the Haut-Var area. Admire perched castles while navigating a mix of steep roads and former train lines leading to scenic spots like Sillans Waterfall. Cruise the French Riviera’s coast, from Cannes to Nice’s Promenade des Anglais. Conquer the Èze Pass at 507m for breathtaking Mediterranean views. Cross into Italy, where Piemond welcomes you with its finest wines and Alpine foothills. Pedal to Turin, Italy’s royal capital, nestled amidst mountains and the Po River, offering stunning vistas.

Note: Please be aware that the section between Manosque and Meyrargues is currently not developed. In the meantime, we advise you to cross this section by train, which offers many connections per day. Go on the website ZOU and create an account to buy your ticket. You can also buy your ticket directly at the rail stations. Your bike will travel for free on this trip!

Additionnally, the section up the Roja valley near Ventimiglia is currently not developed. An alternative itinerary is being planned by the Italian and French partners of the region. In the meantime, we advise you to cross this section by train, which offers two connections per day. Go on the Trenitalia website, choose "advanced search" and repeat the procedure twice, one for the passenger ticket and one for the bike ticket.

Cover picture credits: EuroVelo 8, nearby Narbonne, France © Celia Benisty Les Poulets Bicyclettes

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Development status
  • Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
  • Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
  • Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
  • Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Public transport link

Markers

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