You’ll find a whole host of places to stay along the Vélomaritime, catering for every taste: campsites, hotels, B&Bs, gîtes d’étapes, group accommodation, and so on. Some offer services specially tailored to cycling holidaymakers.
Accueil Vélo* additional bike-friendly services for bikes
The national Accueil Vélo (bike-friendly) brand guarantees a good welcome and quality services along The Vélomaritime®.
In practical terms, what does that mean? In opting for Accueil Vélo (bike-friendly) accommodation, you can be sure that you have suitable facilities: safe bike shelter, repair kit, etc. You are also welcomed accordingly (information and advice) and the people who run your accommodation may offer special services, such as luggage transfer, or the washing and drying of clothes.
How to find them?
On the trail maps or using the search engine.
New: you can now add accommodation to your roadbook to save it for later (simply click on the ❤ icon or the “Add to my roadbook” button).
Accommodation for people travelling light
Are you keen on camping but prefer to travel light? You can generally hire a static caravan for an overnight stay in most campsites out of season and on normal weekends (no bank holiday). However, small and cosy accommodation tailored to those travelling light by bike is now cropping up everywhere on campsites, in addition to the more traditional solutions. So, no more carrying a tent and other cumbersome equipment.
Accommodation tailored to cyclists on the Vélomaritime (content in French)
Our advice:
⚠️ Remember to book your accommodation ahead, particularly during peak tourist seasons (July-August and long weekends), including for campsites.
In towns, check with the establishment that you have somewhere to park your bike. This service is guaranteed at Accueil Vélo (bike-friendly) accommodation.
Confirm the day before or the morning of your arrival by email or telephone.
If you are riding from place to place, we strongly recommend that you buy a guide with all the addresses.
Why not also consider an “all-inclusive” package that will allow you to travel without the worry of having to organise luggage transfers from one trail to another?
* The Accueil Vélo (bike-friendly) brand was set up by France Vélo Tourisme, through local tourist organisations. Click here if you work in the cycling business.