La Vélidéale – Parcours vélo multi-surfaces

La Vélidéale

La Vélidéale – Parcours vélo multi-surfaces

A collection of 26 cycling routes.

Overview

About this collection

A collection of routes designed to ride everywhere, from smooth pavement to gravel paths. Expect a generous mix of quiet roads and bike lanes, with some busier sections, tracks, trails, and sometimes pedestrian zones. Regarding the surface, you'll encounter everything: asphalt, gravel (from fine to looser), pebbles/cobblestones, sand, and even some wooden or metal footbridges. Some segments have unspecified surfaces: keep an eye on the route and adjust your pace. Ideal for gravel, hybrid bikes, or robust road bikes with wide tires (32–45 mm depending on your comfort). Bring lights, a bell, and minimal tools; be cautious on busy road sections and respectful of pedestrians in shared areas. Starts/finishes are flexible: pick, combine, and adapt according to your time and wishes. Whether you seek a smooth ride on asphalt or a small adventure on paths, La Vélidéale offers varied loops for pure enjoyment made simple.

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Routes
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Duration
571.9 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
5,307 m
Ascent
5,828 m
Descent

La Vélidéale – Parcours vélo multi-surfaces

Routes in this collection

All 26 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

La Vélidéale: Peyrat-le-Château → Peyrat-le-Château
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La Vélidéale: Peyrat-le-Château → Peyrat-le-Château

Cycling route in Peyrat-le-Château, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

A one-way 14 km ride to Peyrat-le-Château, at the gates of Lake Vassivière. Start and finish in the same commune but at different points — this is not a loop. Undulating profile (≈160 m ascent, 380 m descent) and sections often on busy roads: ride cautiously. Mainly on roads, with some variable sec…
14.4 km
Distance
158 m
Ascent
382 m
Descent
La Vélidéale: Peyrat-le-Château to Le Palais-sur-Vienne
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La Vélidéale: Peyrat-le-Château to Le Palais-sur-Vienne

Cycling route in Peyrat-le-Château, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Start in Peyrat-le-Château, near Lac de Vassivière, and roll west to Le Palais-sur-Vienne by Limoges. About 56 km with punchy climbs and a downhill run into the Vienne valley. Mostly on roads, with a few busy stretches and mixed surfaces. Expect quiet countryside, forests, and river views. Good for…
55.8 km
Distance
902 m
Ascent
1,024 m
Descent
La Vélidéale : Le Palais-sur-Vienne à Limoges
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La Vélidéale : Le Palais-sur-Vienne à Limoges

Cycling route in Le Palais-sur-Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

A short link from Le Palais-sur-Vienne to Limoges on La Vélidéale. About 7.5 km, almost entirely paved, with a gentle descent towards the city. Alternating quiet streets and some busier roads, and a touch of cobblestones approaching the center. Perfect for reaching Limoges, famous for its porcelain…
7.5 km
Distance
38 m
Ascent
119 m
Descent
La Vélidéale: Limoges to Verneuil-sur-Vienne
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La Vélidéale: Limoges to Verneuil-sur-Vienne

Cycling route in Limoges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

A short La Vélidéale hop from Limoges to Verneuil-sur-Vienne. Roughly 6 km with about 133 m of climbing, it's a punchy ride out of the city. Expect mostly main roads with traffic - be alert. Roll into Verneuil-sur-Vienne on the Vienne River for a relaxed finish.
6 km
Distance
133 m
Ascent
34 m
Descent
La Vélidéale: Verneuil-sur-Vienne → Chabanais
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La Vélidéale: Verneuil-sur-Vienne → Chabanais

Cycling route in Verneuil-sur-Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

From Verneuil-sur-Vienne (on the outskirts of Limoges) to Chabanais, follow La Vélidéale for about 53 km. The route has quite a bit of rolling terrain (~660 m of elevation gain), but the bocage and valley landscapes along the Vienne are worth the effort. The route is mainly on roads, with some busi…
53 km
Distance
659 m
Ascent
779 m
Descent
La Vélidéale: Nanteuil-en-Vallée à Chabanais
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La Vélidéale: Nanteuil-en-Vallée à Chabanais

Cycling route in Nanteuil-en-Vallée, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

About 55 km through the Charentais valleys: starting from the charming Nanteuil-en-Vallée, finishing in Chabanais on the Vienne. Hilly profile (≈550 m ascent), mostly on road, with some gravel sections. Perfect for a relaxed day through villages and countryside.
55.1 km
Distance
550 m
Ascent
674 m
Descent
La Vélidéale: Ruffec to Nanteuil-en-Vallée
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La Vélidéale: Ruffec to Nanteuil-en-Vallée

Cycling route in Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Ride from Ruffec through the quiet Charente backroads to Nanteuil-en-Vallée. It’s about 19 km with gentle rolling hills (around 200 m of climbing) and mostly low-traffic tarmac—great for an easy spin. You’ll pass open fields and small stone hamlets before dropping into the valley for a relaxed fini…
19.1 km
Distance
198 m
Ascent
179 m
Descent
La Vélidéale: Villefagnan → Chef-Boutonne
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La Vélidéale: Villefagnan → Chef-Boutonne

Cycling route in Villefagnan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Start from Villefagnan in Charente and head towards Chef-Boutonne, at the sources of the Boutonne, for about 11.4 km. The profile is mostly downhill, perfect for a relaxed ride. The route mainly uses paths and small roads, with some unpaved sections: versatile tires are recommended. Upon arrival, t…
11.4 km
Distance
42 m
Ascent
71 m
Descent
La Vélidéale: Chef-Boutonne à Niort
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La Vélidéale: Chef-Boutonne à Niort

Cycling route in Chef-Boutonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Start from Chef-Boutonne, near the sources of the Boutonne and the Château de Javarzay, and head towards Niort, the gateway to the Marais poitevin. Approximately 70 km on small roads, cycle lanes, and paths, with sections of gravel and sand: ideal if you're comfortable off the tarmac. Some relief (…
70.2 km
Distance
407 m
Ascent
487 m
Descent
La Vélidéale: Niort → Échiré
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La Vélidéale: Niort → Échiré

Cycling route in Niort, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

A short ride from Niort, gateway to the Marais poitevin, to Échiré, famous for its butter. About 7.8 km with some climbing, mostly on quiet roads and a few gravel sections. Perfect for a chilled ride or a quick transfer between the two villages. You leave the centre of Niort, pass through peaceful …
7.8 km
Distance
83 m
Ascent
35 m
Descent
La Vélidéale: Échiré → Parthenay
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La Vélidéale: Échiré → Parthenay

Cycling route in Échiré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Start from Échiré, land of the famous Échiré butter, and head north through the bocage poitevin to Parthenay, a medieval town perched on the Thouet. Approximately 46 km with a few nice climbs (~500 m elevation gain), mostly on quiet small roads, with short busier sections. A gourmet stop is possibl…
46.4 km
Distance
527 m
Ascent
447 m
Descent
La Vélidéale - Voie verte Parthenay-Bressuire: La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent à Parthenay
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La Vélidéale - Voie verte Parthenay-Bressuire: La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent à Parthenay

Cycling route in La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

A nice 23 km section on the Parthenay-Bressuire greenway, from La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent to Parthenay. Quiet route mostly on its own dedicated path, with about 150 m of climbing, it rides smoothly. The surface is mainly gravel/stabilized track: better suited to hybrid or gravel bikes than road bike…
23 km
Distance
149 m
Ascent
123 m
Descent