The Vélidéale, 665 km of pleasure!
Welcome to the Vélidéale, a cycle route from Lac de Vassivière to Saint-Nazaire, passing through the Vendée and Loire-Atlantique regions.
The Vélidéale itinerary, synonymous with positive cycling, takes you through 4 regional nature parks, 6 Petites Cités de Caractère and (un)connects with 10 other cycle routes. An interlude between city and nature, culture, heritage and know-how!
A committed Véloroute
For over 600 kilometers, a route criss-crosses and reveals a timeless France, rich in varied, unspoilt landscapes. It crosses a mosaic of ecosystems, each making an essential contribution. La Vélidéale is much more than a route: it's an invitation to freedom and personalized adventure. This unique route links Lac de Vassivière to the port of Saint-Nazaire, offering a fascinating immersion into the heart of exceptional biodiversity.
A Véloroute that gives you a taste for travel
The Vélidéale instills a desire for adventure through rich and varied experiences:
- Discovering nature: a route that crosses rich ecosystems and invites you to admire their beauty, while raising awareness of their preservation.
- Encounters: with local craftsmen, enthusiastic (and passionate!) producers and "Accueil Vélo" accredited service providers, this itinerary is a celebration of exchanges and know-how.
- Savor the freedom: the pleasure of managing your own time while cycling in total autonomy.
- Marvel at the senses: exceptional panoramas, intense local flavors and a sensory connection with each landscape.
A cycle route of possibilities
The Vélidéale offers a wide range of activities and pleasures, as close to nature as possible. Each section offers its own unique atmosphere:
- Cross marshes and breathe the iodized coastal air
- Explore forests or test your limits on gravel trails
- Recharge your batteries with a picnic by a river or lake
- Stroll through the narrow streets of villages steeped in history This route combines freedom and diversity, allowing cyclists to compose their stay according to their desires and discoveries.
Visit the La Vélidéale website
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