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If you love cycling, come and experience Veloscenic trail! Cross 4 regions over 450 km between Paris and Mont Saint-Michel Bay in Normandy and enjoy the variety of architecture, nature and gastronomy that this part of France has to offer.
The route incorporates the regional nature parks of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, Perche and Normandy-Maine, as well as Notre-Dame cathedral and the banks of the Seine in Paris, the Palace of Versailles, Notre-Dame de Chartres and Mont Saint-Michel – 5 listed UNESCO World Heritage sites, and more.
Throughout the trail you will find accommodation with the label ‘Accueil Vélo’, a national certification which guarantees a quality welcome and services for cyclists along cycle routes. See the list of approved establishments in Paris below.
Our member Paris Bike Tour offers a cycling trip from Paris to Chartres for those who wish to ride part of the Véloscénie. This trip includes accommodation for 3 nights, luggage transfers, entrance tickets for the Château de Versailles, return transport from Chartres to Paris, the bike and accessories...
The Mont-Saint-Michel, a popular destination for cyclists, is also accessible by direct train from Paris Montparnasse. This service, available every weekend and all year round, makes it easy to transport your bike while providing a pleasant travel experience.
The direct train is the ideal option for cyclists who want to avoid the complex logistics of transport. Take the time to discover Mont-Saint-Michel by bike, a unique way to enjoy the scenery while respecting the environment.
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Find the route and the main tourist points of Veloscenic trail by zooming in on the map opposite.
Regarding the section crossing Paris and the surrounding area, you will be able to use the bus lanes that drivers are used to sharing with the many cyclists of the city between Notre-Dame and the district of Montparnasse. After Montparnasse, the car-free ‘Coulée Verte René Dumont’ greenway will take you to Massy. The route is 98% signposted and should be completed during 2023.
To find out more about the route:
On the Veloscenic route:
(In French and in English)
On cycle routes in France:
(In French and in English)
Freewheeling France, everything you need to know about cycling in France (website in English).
Watch the video "La Véloscénie" offered by the Tourdumonde.fr travel blog!
