Public facilities along the La Vélodyssée route
As La Vélodyssée is developed, local authorities commit to providing functional public facilities spread evenly along the route. Facilities range from a simple bench to a bike repair workshop, via children's playgrounds and drinking water points.
Since summer 2022, we have listed on our website the facilities, which fall into 2 categories: rest stops and service areas.
How do you find the facilities on La Vélodyssée?
Rest stop: for short breaks
A rest stop is an area for a short break, sometimes with information about the area you are passing through. It is a good place to rest or picnic. It is usually close to shops and set in a pleasant location.
They are generally found every 10 km.
You will find at least:
- a picnic table
- bike parking
Example of a rest stop in the Landes:
Service area: for longer breaks, with more services
A service area is the best-equipped level. It is usually close to places where you can restock or visit attractions, in a pleasant setting suited to a break. It is generally at an entry or exit point of the route, in a town centre with shops, restaurants and accommodation. From a simple bench to a bike repair workshop, via children's playgrounds and drinking water points, these facilities add comfort and entertainment to the routes.
They are generally found every 20-30 km.
You will find at least:
- a picnic table
- bike parking
- toilets
- a water point
In addition, you may also find: bins, one or more shelters, information panels, secure parking and/or secure luggage lockers, bike repair workshops, playgrounds...
Example of a service area in the Vendée:
How do you find the facilities on La Vélodyssée?
On the interactive map of the route, you can display many points of interest: 🛏️ accommodation, 👁️ places to visit, 🍴 places to eat and drink. Service areas and rest stops are in the category ℹ️ information, then “service areas”. By ticking the “service areas” box, you can see all the facilities on the route.
By selecting an item, you can see at a glance whether it is a service area or a rest stop, along with the services offered:
By clicking on “see details” you get a fuller description of the facility:
Type of area:
Service area
10 facilities
💡Tip: a button “join” lets you switch to the route calculator to reach a service area via a recommended cycling route.
