Accueil Vélo label - Provence Occitane

Vous aimez le vélo ? Alors, vous allez aimer le label Accueil Vélo en Provence Occitane ! Située au carrefour du Gard, de l’Ardèche et de la Drôme, notre région est un joyau encore méconnu qui déploie ses paysages ensoleillés entre rivières, collines et champs de lavande. Ce territoire, à l’identité méridionale affirmée, est désormais reconnu pour son engagement en faveur du tourisme durable… notamment à travers le label Accueil Vélo !

Ce label national, attribué aux destinations qui proposent un accueil et des services de qualité aux cyclistes, s’adresse aux voyageurs à vélo en quête d’itinéraires sécurisés et d’expériences authentiques. En Provence Occitane, il est la promesse d’un séjour serein, confortable et respectueux de l’environnement.

Why choose a Accueil Vélo establishment in Provence Occitane?

Because every detail counts, our approved partners provide you with everything you need to pedal with complete peace of mind.

Services designed with cycling tourists in mind

The Accueil Vélo label guarantees a full range of practical services to accompany you on your two-wheeled adventure: secure bike shelters, repair kits, personalised advice on cycle routes, and even luggage transfers to make getting around easier.

In Provence Occitane, we also provide you with guidebooks dedicated tocycling and mountain biking. A variety of routes will take you to the heart of our vineyards, through picturesque villages such as Montclus and Aiguèze, or to the majestic Chartreuse de Valbonne.

Accommodation to recharge your batteries

Whether you prefer nature campsites, cosy gîtes or charming guest houses, our approved accommodation offers a warm welcome and a sense ofsouthern hospitality. After a day’s cycling, you can relax in an authentic setting, often nestling in the heart of the countryside, close to the Cèze river or forest paths.

A cycling region par excellence

Riding in Provence Occitane means choosing an itinerary in the heart of authentic landscapes, between garrigue, vineyards and rivers with their ever-changing reflections.

Infrastructure for all levels

With more than 160 km of signposted cycle paths, Provence Occitane is an ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts. Whether you’re an electric bike enthusiast, an experiencedtouring cyclist or a family outing, you’ll find itineraries here to suit all tastes: circuits on the plains, challenging climbs in the hills, shady riverside paths…

For example, you can take part in the Gran Fondo Provence Occitane, an emblematic race through 25 communes in the Gard andArdèche departments, or opt for more leisurely loops through vineyards and picturesque villages.

Breathtaking scenery

When you cycle through Provence Occitane, you’ll discover a patchwork of colours and lights: the violet hues of the lavender fields, the golden oranges of the sunsets, the shimmering greens of the forests. Every turn is an invitation to marvel. From the heights, exceptional panoramic views await you, such as from the Chemin de Ronde in Aiguèze, listed as one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages.

An eco-responsible approach

Cycling through our region is also a way of travelling that respects the environment and is committed to the future.

Cycling for sustainable tourism

By choosing to cycle as a means of transport, you’re opting for environmentally-friendly tourism. At Provence Occitane, we are promoting this approach by highlighting natural routes, promoting local products and supporting accommodation that is committed to the ecological transition.

Our Accueil Vélo establishments are often partners of the label, guaranteeing human and gourmet encounters with winegrowers concerned about their environmental impact.

Simple gestures to preserve a unique environment

Your stay is an opportunity to help preserve our environment by practising eco-responsible gestures such as selective sorting, respecting signposted footpaths, using reusable water bottles and buying local produce. In this way, we can all contribute to the protection of this luminous, unspoilt area, rich in exceptional biodiversity.

What does the Accueil vélo en Provence Occitane label guarantee?

The Accueil Vélo label is a national benchmark that guarantees cyclists a warm welcome, services and facilities adapted to their needs throughout their journey:

Immediateproximity to cycle routes: each establishment awarded the label is located less than 5 km from a signposted, safe cycle route, whether a cycle route, greenway or local loop.
Facilities adapted to cyclists(secure shelter, repair kit, maintenance area, electrical socket, etc.).
Special services (luggage transfer, washing and drying facilities, bike and accessory hire, bike washingfacilities, etc.).
Personalised welcome (tourist documentation, breakfast adapted to the effort involved, etc.).
Commitment to sustainable tourism.

By choosing an establishment with the Accueil Vélo en Provence Occitane label, you’re opting for a peaceful, comfortable and environmentally-friendly stay in the heart of a welcoming and authentic region.

Des étapes de charme pour enrichir votre voyage

Profitez de votre itinéraire pour faire halte dans des villages emblématiques comme La Roque-sur-Cèze, lovée sur un piton rocheux, ou Montclus, bordée par la rivière et les champs de lavande. Ces lieux classés, dotés d’un patrimoine remarquable, vous offrent bien plus qu’une pause : une plongée dans une histoire millénaire, au rythme du Sud.

Ne manquez pas les marchés de producteurs pour savourer les produits du terroir – truffes, fromages, huiles d’olive, vins AOC – et rencontrer celles et ceux qui font vivre notre territoire avec passion.

Prêts à enfourcher votre vélo ?

Que vous soyez en solo, en couple, en famille ou entre amis, la Provence Occitane vous ouvre ses chemins ensoleillés et ses paysages éblouissants. Venez vivre une aventure authentique, rythmée par la douceur de vivre, et laissez-vous séduire par ce territoire qui fait rimer mobilité douce, rencontres humaines et beauté naturelle.