Enjoy a break

Experience something new, enjoy a break!

Feeling the need to escape life’s everyday stresses? Planning a short break or weekend away

Escape for a weekend or short break, exploring natural sites, landscapes and new places that will fill you with wonder. Switch off from the daily grind and enjoy new sensations to the full. You can cycle along the Méditerranée à Vélo cycle route at any time of year, getting off the beaten track, be it for an adventure as a couple or with friends. 

Perhaps you’d like to get away at the last minute and don’t have time to organize everything yourself? We can make everything easy for you. Find all our advice here for enjoying a successful break! Plus, don’t forget to check the weather forecast to ensure you’ll have a good time.
 

 

Canet en Roussillon, les vignes à vélo
BIT Canet en Roussillon

Choosing specific sections along the route

See what themed suggestions might appeal to you along the route, depending on your interests and the amount of time you have. 

Staying one weekend (2 days / 1 night) 

  • Weekend relaxing on the Côte d'Azur (2 days / 1 night)
  • Flamboyant contemporary architecture, from Montpellier to La Grande Motte (2 days / 2 nights)
  • Roman heritage trail by bike in the Vallespir (2 days / 1 night)

Staying three days or more ... enjoying natural sites 

  • Epicurean adventure by bike in the Roussillon (3 days / 2 nights)
  • Adventure for two in the Albères (3 days / 2 nights) 
  • Languedoc vineyards by bike, from the Bassin de Thau to Pézenas (3 days / 2 nights) 
  • The French Catalan hinterland by bike (3 days / 2 nights) 
  • Vineyards and nature from the Rhône to the Camargue (3 days / nights)

… or enjoying heritage sites 

  • Relaxing break along the Canal du Midi (3 days / 2 nights)
  • Stunning break in the Var and Côte d’Azur’s hinterland (4 days / 3 nights)
  • Culinary break in the heart of the Luberon (3 days / 2 nights)

Tips 

Consult the relevant tourist office websites before your trip; or then, visit the ones relevant to your trip in person, in advance, to gather tourist information that can add to your experience.  

Voyageurs à vélo sur le canal
C.G. Deschamps - ADT de l'Aude

Stages along the Méditerranée à Vélo

Test out one or two stages: (2 days / 1 night) 

Tips 

Looking to enjoy urban discoveries? Weigh up the many options! Consult the page

Cyclistes à Ménerbes
Anaïs Vélo Loisir Provence

Preparing your stay

Public transport + bike

Opt to get around using public transport for a stay during which you won’t then have to worry about where to park your car, instead using a mix of public transport + cycling. Find out about the various services that may be of use and how to locate them:

  • Bike rentals and repairers 
  • Electric charging stations or points 
  • Picnic areas and water supply points
  • Options for getting back to your starting point (taxis, luggage transporters, etc.) if going on a one-way cycle trip. Think ahead about the transport you’ll need to take to make it back to your starting point.

Tips

Choose the right bike for you, with a comfortable saddle. Also consider the option of an electric bike so that you can enjoy your adventure to the full with ease! 
Pack light and don’t forget that you can rent bikes with panniers, making your trip more comfortable.  

Book your accommodation in advance

Consult our list of Accueil Vélo-accredited accommodation providers; they have facilities specially tailored to cyclists and ensure a warm welcome. Among services they offer are a secure shelter for your bike(s), ready-prepared picnic baskets to take with you, and more.

Tips

Think ahead as to where you want to eat too. Stay in accommodation where breakfast is provided, ready-prepared picnic baskets are an option for lunch, and where an evening meal is available (such as at B&Bs offering table d'hôtes dining). That way, you don’t have to worry about such practicalities on a packed day’s cycling. For the chance to meet people living in the area you’re cycling through, consider a B&B with meal provided.