Saint-Jacques by Bike: Eure Valley

Easygoing Camino vibes along the Eure River. This collection links the Saint‑Jacques by Bike sections through the Eure Valley, rolling between Normandy and Centre‑Val de Loire.

It’s mostly smooth sailing: plenty of paved lanes and cycleways, with a few short gravel bits and the occasional busy connector near towns. The profile is gently rolling—no big climbs, but the little ups and downs add up over a full day.

Expect classic river-valley scenery: towpaths, open fields, shady forests, stone villages, old mills, and the odd château popping into view. A touring or gravel bike is ideal; 32 mm+ tires keep the mixed surfaces comfy.

Great for a relaxed multi-day trip or picking off a stage or two. Bring basic lights for urban sections and be ready for wind across open stretches. Navigation is straightforward with a GPX and local bike-route signs.

If you’re linking into the wider Camino network, this is a calm, scenic way to keep the river at your side while you point the bars southwest.