EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée

EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route

EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée

A collection of 52 cycling routes.

  1. Bikemap
  2. Official routes
  3. EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route
  4. EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée

Overview

About this collection

Ride the French leg of EuroVelo 1, La Vélodyssée. It follows the Atlantic side of France and strings together lots of dedicated cycleways with paths and quiet roads. Surfaces are mixed: mostly paved/asphalt with notable gravel, plus occasional sandy or boardwalk sections—wider tires are a good call.

Do it end to end as a tour or dip into single stages. You’ll get that easygoing coastal vibe, with beaches and relaxed seaside towns never far away, and generally gentle rolling terrain rather than big mountain climbs.

In short: scenic riding, plenty of car‑light stretches, and easy options to tailor the day. Plan your segments, check local info for any temporary detours, and enjoy a classic long-distance bike route in France.

Translated, show original (French)
52
Routes
-:--
Duration
1,189 km
Distance
---
Avg. speed
5,048 m
Ascent
5,045 m
Descent

EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée

Routes in this collection

All 52 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.

EuroVelo 1 - La Vélodyssée: Vaux-sur-Mer to Marennes
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 - La Vélodyssée: Vaux-sur-Mer to Marennes

Cycling route in Vaux-sur-Mer, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Cruise a mostly flat 41 km slice of La Vélodyssée from Vaux-sur-Mer’s beaches near Royan to Marennes, heart of the Marennes-Oléron oyster country. It’s overwhelmingly on dedicated cycle paths, smooth and easy, with sea air, pine-fringed stretches, and views across the Seudre marshes. Roll past cove…
40.8 km
Distance
116 m
Ascent
123 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Cabariot to Marennes
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Cabariot to Marennes

Cycling route in Cabariot, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Follow EuroVelo 1 from the Charente-side village of Cabariot to Marennes, home to famed Marennes-Oléron oysters. It’s about 29 km, almost flat, mostly on quiet roads, cycleways and paths, with some gravel and unpaved stretches—wide tires help. Expect river views, canals, and salt marsh vibes as you…
29.2 km
Distance
43 m
Ascent
42 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 - la Vélodyssée: La Rochelle to Rochefort
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 - la Vélodyssée: La Rochelle to Rochefort

Cycling route in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Roll out from the old port of La Rochelle and cruise south on EuroVelo 1 to Rochefort. It’s a flat, ~49 km ride on mostly paved cycleways and quiet roads, with just a few gentle bumps. Expect sea air, marshland views, and an easy approach into Rochefort on the Charente, home to the historic Corderi…
49.3 km
Distance
87 m
Ascent
89 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Andilly to La Rochelle
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Andilly to La Rochelle

Cycling route in Andilly, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Pedal a short EuroVelo 1 stretch from Andilly to La Rochelle. It’s about 19.7 km, nearly flat (~40 m up), mostly on cycleways with plenty of gravel, so wider tires help. Follow La Vélodyssée signs as you leave the countryside and roll into the historic Atlantic port of La Rochelle and its lively ha…
19.7 km
Distance
40 m
Ascent
38 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 - La Vélodyssée: Marans to Triaize
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 - La Vélodyssée: Marans to Triaize

Cycling route in Marans, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Roll out from canal-side Marans and cruise the Marais Poitevin toward Triaize on EuroVelo 1. It’s a short, super-flat hop of about 18 km, mostly quiet roads and gravel tracks with a bit of sand. Expect big skies, marsh views, and birdlife. Grab a coffee in Marans before you go and finish in the Ven…
17.8 km
Distance
0 m
Ascent
3 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Triaize to La Tranche-sur-Mer
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Triaize to La Tranche-sur-Mer

Cycling route in Triaize, Pays de la Loire Region, France

Ride a flat stretch of La Vélodyssée from Triaize, on the edge of the Marais Poitevin, to the Atlantic at La Tranche-sur-Mer. It’s about 29 km on cycleways and quiet roads, with barely any climbing and a few short unpaved bits. Expect open fields, canals, and a salty breeze before rolling into long…
28.6 km
Distance
16 m
Ascent
15 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 - La Vélodyssée: Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Tranche-sur-Mer
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 - La Vélodyssée: Les Sables-d'Olonne to La Tranche-sur-Mer

Cycling route in Les Sables-d'Olonne, Pays de la Loire Region, France

Ride the Vendée coast on EuroVelo 1 from Les Sables-d’Olonne to La Tranche-sur-Mer. About 41 km, mostly flat, with plenty of cycleway and some quiet roads. Expect a few sandy and gravel bits near dunes—wider tires help. Start by the harbor famed for the Vendée Globe, then cruise past beaches and ma…
40.8 km
Distance
156 m
Ascent
157 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Les Sables-d’Olonne to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Les Sables-d’Olonne to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Cruise a flat, breezy 33 km stretch of La Vélodyssée along the Vendée coast. Roll out from Les Sables-d’Olonne, home of the Vendée Globe, and follow well-signed cycle paths through dunes and pine forests, with sea views popping in and out. It’s mostly paved and easy-going, with just gentle ups and …
32.8 km
Distance
156 m
Ascent
151 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 - la Vélodyssée: Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Brétignolles-sur-Mer
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 - la Vélodyssée: Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Brétignolles-sur-Mer

Short coastal hop on la Vélodyssée from the sardine port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie down to Brétignolles-sur-Mer. About 6.6 km, mostly flat paths and gravel, skirting dunes and beaches with Atlantic views. Great for an easy spin or connecting stages; expect a bit of wind and some sandy patches.
6.6 km
Distance
14 m
Ascent
19 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 - la Vélodyssée: Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 - la Vélodyssée: Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez

Short and easy EV1 hop along the Vendée coast. Roll out from the fishing port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and follow seaside promenades and cycle paths toward Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez. It’s about 5.8 km with roughly 30 m of climb, mostly paved with a bit of gravel. Expect Atlantic views, beaches, and…
5.8 km
Distance
34 m
Ascent
24 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Saint‑Gilles‑Croix‑de‑Vie to Fromentine
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: Saint‑Gilles‑Croix‑de‑Vie to Fromentine

Ride a flat, coast-hugging slice of La Vélodyssée from Saint‑Gilles‑Croix‑de‑Vie to Fromentine. About 30 km on mostly traffic-free cycleways and gravel through dunes, pine forests, and marshes. Start in the lively sardine port of Saint‑Gilles, then roll past long beaches toward the gateway to Île d…
29.8 km
Distance
88 m
Ascent
95 m
Descent
EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: La Barre-de-Monts to Bouin
Open map
Official

EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée: La Barre-de-Monts to Bouin

Cycling route in La Barre-de-Monts, Pays de la Loire Region, France

Cruise a flat 31 km stretch of EuroVelo 1 from La Barre-de-Monts to Bouin, tracing the Marais Breton and Bay of Bourgneuf. Mostly quiet roads and cycleways with some gravel—ideal for relaxed touring. Start near Fromentine’s beaches and ferries; finish in Bouin, known for its oyster farms and wide-o…
31.1 km
Distance
13 m
Ascent
20 m
Descent
  1. Bikemap
  2. Official routes
  3. EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route
  4. EuroVelo 1 – La Vélodyssée