Elevation of the route
Waytypes of the cycle route
Surface of the cycle route
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Sierck-les-Bains / Thionville
On this first stage along La Voie Bleue in France, leave Sierck-les-Bains and its château built for the Dukes of [...]
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Thionville / Metz
After Thionville, La Voie Bleue slips away from this well-fortified town with its two lock bridges, masterpieces of [...]
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Metz / Pont-à-Mousson
South from Metz, La Voie Bleue alternates between the Moselle and a series of lakes before reaching Jouy-aux-Arches and [...]
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Pont-à-Mousson/ Nancy
Along this La Voie Bleue stage, you reach the confluence of the Moselle and Meurthe Rivers, the latter leading you to [...]
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Nancy / Charmes
La Voie Bleue’s route leads you out of Nancy along a lovely green corridor close to the Meurthe River and its [...]
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Charmes / Épinal
After Charmes, La Voie Bleue meanders along a magnificent greenway beside the Canal des Vosges. Vestiges of the [...]
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Épinal / Bains-les-Bains
From Épinal, La Voie Bleue changes in nature; now, you ride along an unspoilt part of the route, following the [...]
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Bains-les-Bains / Corre
Leaving the Vosges thermal spa resort of Bains-les-Bains, continue on your picturesque adventure, riding along the [...]
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Corre / Port-sur-Saône
Along this stage, La Voie Bleue runs beside the Saône, gradually rising above the river. This part of the route may [...]
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Port-sur-Saône / Ray-sur-Saône
From Port-sur-Saône, La Voie Bleue cycle route heads off along unspoilt meanders in the Saône, in the direction of [...]
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Ray-sur-Saône / Gray
Leaving behind the grounds of the Château de Ray-sur-Saône, La Voie Bleue cycle route descends rapidly to a stretch [...]
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Gray / Pontailler-sur-Saône
You leave Gray and its history-packed quays via a towpath hugging the Saône. The way is then dotted with very [...]
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Pontailler-sur-Saône / Auxonne
Leaving Pontailler-sur-Saône, this La Voie Bleue stage alternates between the banks of the Saône and small country [...]
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Auxonne / Saint-Jean-de-Losne
La Voie Bleue cycle route leaves Auxonne’s fortifications behind, taking you via quiet little roads through the [...]
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Saint-Jean-de-Losne / Seurre
Your cycling adventure continues after a last look back at France’s foremost river port. This stage of La Voie Bleue [...]
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Seurre / Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
Along this stage taking you between the Saône and Doubs Rivers, La Voie Bleue once again shares the way with the [...]
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Verdun-sur-le-Doubs / Chalon-sur-Saône
Verdun-sur-le-Doubs is where the Saône’s waters are joined by those of the Doubs. As the Saône widens, La Voie [...]
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Chalon-sur-Saône / Tournus
Leave the lively town of Chalon-sur-Saône following the Voie Bressane greenway up to Ouroux-sur-Saône before [...]
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Tournus / Fleurville / Pont-de-Vaux
Leaving the soaring bell-towers of Tournus Abbey behind you, you can race along La Voie Bleue cycle route beside the [...]
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Fleurville/Pont-de-Vaux / Mâcon
On this stage you cruise along the foot of the Mâconnais area’s vineyards right up to the centre of Mâcon town. [...]
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Mâcon / Thoissey
Leaving Mâcon, you start to feel the pull of southern France as you race straight southwards towards Thoissey. Having [...]
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Thoissey / Trévoux
From Thoissey, head for Trévoux by bike, enjoying the natural setting of the towpath down the Saône Valley, the [...]
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Trévoux / Lyon
On this La Voie Bleue stage, savour the last stretch of the Saône before it joins the Rhône. From Trévoux to Lyon, [...]
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