The Scandibérique: more than 1,700 km of cycling routes in France

Fancy a cycling tour in France? The Scandibérique, the name given to the French section of EuroVelo 3, is a very special cycling route that crosses the country from north to south. You’ll be able to cycle along towpaths, through national forests and moors, and all the way to the Pyrenees mountains! An unforgettable cycling trip in France on one of the longest cycle routesin Europe

Scandibérique, part of EuroVelo 3 and longest cycle route in France

The Scandibérique, the French section of EuroVelo 3, connects Trondheim (Norway) to Cape Fisterra (Spain) via the Camino de Santiago. It covers over 1,700 km and crosses 20 departments, four regions, and major cities such as Paris and Bordeaux. The route offers the freedom to explore a wide range of urban and heritage sites.

You can identify the route with the Scandibérique – EuroVelo 3 logo. Currently, the route has been primarily on shared roads, with 23% cycle paths and 72% on minor roads with low traffic.

Tourist attractions along the Scandibérique

Cycling along the EuroVelo 3 route, you’ll cross a diverse and fascinating France, combining nature, culture, and heritage. Here are some must-see stops along the route:

• Paris : Entering the capital offers exceptional views of major monuments, along the Seine or the Canal Saint-Martin.
• Compiègne and its forest : Perfect for a nature break just a short drive from the city.
• The Loire Valley : Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a wealth of remarkable châteaux and landscapes.
• Bordeaux : The wine-producing and cycling-friendly city par excellence, it’s an excellent cultural and gastronomic destination.
• Landes and Gascony : Between pine forests, peaceful villages, and hilltop fortified towns, the Southwest reveals its charms.
• The foothills of the Pyrenees : The last stop before the Spanish border, with an increasingly mountainous atmosphere.

As you can see, La Scandibérique is a rich, varied route, perfect for a cycling trip in France lasting several days, or even several weeks.

The cycle routes connected to La Scandibérique

The Scandibérique crosses several other cycling routes in France, allowing you to extend or personalize your cycling trip.

• The Véloscénie : Depart from the capital by bike to reach the coast and Mont-Saint-Michel on a fully signposted route.
• The Seine by Bike: Over 510 km of cycle paths connecting Paris to Le Havre or Deauville. The Loire by Bike: A 900 km cycle route between Saint-Nazaire and Nevers.
• The Flow Vélo : A 290 km route runs between the Dordogne and Charente-Maritime departments.
• The Canal des 2 Mers by Bike: Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, there is a cycle route along the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Garonne.
• Somme Valley Cycle Route (V30) : connects Tergnier to St-Valery-sur-Somme over 200 km, marked with exceptional natural sites: the Méricourt-sur-Somme marshes.

Don’t hesitate to consult our otherguides and cycling maps in France and other Eurovelo maps for more cycling routes.