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EuroVelo 6 - Cycle Route of the rivers

Canals & intimate rivers
1 week or more
570 Km
I begin / Family
Bâle
Nevers
Between Basel-Mulhouse on France’s eastern border and Nevers on the Loire, follow one of the country’s most interesting unbroken cycle routes, part of the EuroVelo 6 route linking the Black Sea to the Atlantic. Cyclists love crossing Southern Alsace via the peaceful Canal du Rhône au Rhin. An unforgettable section takes you along the Doubs Valley and through the Jura Region’s hills. Lastly, you cross Southern Burgundy, passing by famous vineyards, medieval villages and historic industrial sites beside the Canal du Centre. Make the most of the many railway services allowing you to carry bikes to different sections of the route.

Elevation of the route

952 m 893 m

Waytypes of the cycle route

Cycle path: 657,25 km By road: 591,23 km Unknown: 0,01 km

Surface of the cycle route

Smooth: 898,58 km Rough: 117,30 km Unpaved: 18,01 km Unknown: 214,60 km

Signposting and state of the itinerary

The EuroVelo 6 is marked at 97% with road signs on both sides from East to West. The Eurovelo 6 logo is indicated on every signs.

Half ot the itinerary (49%) is rideable on designated lanes for non-motorized passengers.

Services et accomodations "Accueil Vélo" ("Cyclists Welcome") on The Vélodyssée

Nearly 450 accomodations (campings, hotels, lodges, guest houses) "Accueil Vélo" ("Cyclists Welcome") are located at less than 5km away from the itinerary and they guarantee quality services for cyclists such as a closed garage for example. We strongly advise to book your accomodations in advance (including campings), especially in touristic areas.

Trains and public transports alongside The Vélodyssée

The itinerary is well served with trains, although you need to be careful during peak periods when bicycle transports can become complicated in TER. 

Parkings longue durée sur l'itinéraire

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