Cycling and E-Bike Tours in New Aquitaine. Volume 1: From the Dordogne to the Ocean
This cycling guide offers 12 cycling trips lasting 2 to 8 days to discover the north of this beautiful and vast region of New Aquitaine. Go on a cycling holiday for a weekend or several days to destinations such as the Dordogne, Charentes, or the Marais Poitevin. The author draws inspiration from the cycle routes crossing New Aquitaine, such as the Vélodyssée, the Scandibérique, the Vélo Francette, or the Flow Vélo, to offer tailor-made routes accessible to as many people as possible.
Discover a remarkable heritage, magnificent and varied landscapes, and a rich culture...by bike. Saddle up!
Each cycling route includes:
- Downloadable GPS tracks
- Detailed topos
- Step-by-step maps
- Accommodation
- Bike repair and rental shops
- Tourist information and sites visited
All the cycling routes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine featured in this book:
The Flow Vélo® from Sarlat to Rochefort
⌛ 6 to 7 days | 📏 391 km | ⛰️ 3821 m+
📍 Sarlat, Condat-sur-Vézère, Terrasson-Lavilledieu, Thiviers, Angoulême, Cognac, Saintes, Rochefort (Scandibérique), Guitres, Coutras, Montpon-Ménestérol, Mussidan, Bergerac
Grand Tour of the Charente
⌛ 6 to 7 days | 📏 360 km | ⛰️ 2988 m+
📍 Périgueux, Thiviers, (Flow Vélo®), Angoulême, (Flow Vélo®), Châteauneuf-sur-Charente, Coutras, Mussidan, Périgueux
In the heart of Charente-Maritime
⌛ 3 to 4 days | 📏 193 km | ⛰️ 1091 m+
📍 Saintes, (Flow Vélo®), Rochefort, (Vélodyssée®), Marennes, (Vélodyssée®), Royan, Saintes
Tour of the Black Périgord
⌛ 3 to 4 days | 📏 196 km | ⛰️ 2689 m+
📍 Sarlat-la-Canéda, (Flow Vélo®), Condat-sur-Vézère, Montignac-Lascaux, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, Rouffignac, Les Eyzies, Le Buisson-de-Cadouin, Limeuil, Saint-Cyprien, Beynac, Castelnaud, La Roque-Gageac, Domme, Sarlat-la-Canéda
Between Corrèze and Dordogne
⌛ 3 days | 📏 154 km | ⛰️ 2053 m+
📍 Brive, Souillac, Sarlat-la-Canéda, (Flow Vélo®), Condat-sur-Vézère, (Flow Vélo®), Terrasson-Lavilledieu, Brive
From the Purple Périgord to the White Périgord
⌛ 5 or 6 days | 📏 292 km | ⛰️ 2942 m+
📍 Bergerac, Mussidan, Périgueux, Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare, Condat-sur-Vézère, Montignac-Lascaux, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, Rouffignac, Les Eyzies, Limeuil, Cadouin, Bergerac
From the White Périgord to the Green Périgord
⌛ 3 days | 📏 171 km | ⛰️ 2,450 m+
📍 Périgueux, Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare, Terrasson-Lavilledieu, (Flow Vélo®), Thiviers, Périgueux
The Vélodyssée® from Marans to Royan
⌛ 3 to 4 days | 📏 170 km | ⛰️ 877 m+
📍 Marans, La Rochelle, Rochefort, Marennes, Royan
Tour of the Île de Ré from La Rochelle
⌛ 2 days | 📏 108 km | ⛰️ 634 m+
📍 La Rochelle, tour of the Île de Ré, La Rochelle
Tour of the Île d'Oléron from Marennes
⌛ 2 days | 📏 96 km | ⛰️ 457 m+
📍 Marennes, tour of the island of Oléron, Marennes
Tour of the Poitevin Marshes
⌛ 2 to 2.5 days | 📏 127 km | ⛰️ 673 m+ (or 177 km if starting and returning to La Rochelle train station)
📍 Marans, Courçon, Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, Arcais, Saint-Georges-de-Rex, Le Vanneau-Irleau, Coulon, Magné, Niort, Magné, Coulon, Marans (Vélo Francette from Niort to Marans)
Features:
- Edition: 2025
- Language: French
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 22 cm
- Weight: 360 g
- Publisher: Glénat
- Pages: 192
