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Bicycle routes

And great itineraries...

Cycling routes: Adventures through Laval and beyond

Explore cycling routes in and around Laval, suitable for all levels. Enjoy the scenery and local heritage on our network of trails, with loops and connections to the Grand Ouest cycle routes.

Cyclo, Gravel, MTB and Trail

ON PISTE, the must-have app

Whether in the Laval area or across the rest of the department, there are numerous loop routes and connection itineraries to the greenways and cycling routes of the greater West that you can explore.

The free GÉOVÉLO app will be your GPS for all practical and tourist trips, while the free ON PISTE app offers a wide variety of routes for Cyclo, Gravel, MTB, and even Trail and Hiking across the entire region! Its visual and voice-guided navigation provides a safe and comfortable experience, allowing you to discover local gems without ever losing your way.

Finally, a major Gravel adventure is on the horizon with the LGV: Laval Gravel Voyage ! This route is based on the Community Tour of the Mayenne Hiking Federation, covering 320 km and allowing you to explore every town in the area via paths and small roads. You can tackle it in several scenic and tourist-friendly stages, or in a sporty mode over two days. Full details, accommodations, and GPX tracks will soon be available on our website and the On Piste app.

10 Gravel routes,
new MTB and Cycling routes (in progress),
13 Trail routes,
15 hiking trails.

Find out more

And soon, a 320 km Gravel Adventure to be carried out over several days to discover each commune of the territory on the basis of the Circuit Communautaire de Randonnée (Community Hiking Circuit) created in partnership with the Fédération de la Randonnée en Mayenne.

Find your route

La vélo Francette®

Named the Vélo Francette, this cycle route stretches over 630 kilometres between the D-Day beaches in Calvados and the port of La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime.

In the Mayenne department, the Vélo Francette includes a truly spectacular section: 105 kilometres of a route combining minimal elevation gain with maximum safety, following the towpath along the River Mayenne.

A real child’s play—requiring just a little patience and perseverance.

Please note

The towpath used by the Vélo Francette is not paved. It is recommended to ride a hybrid bike or a mountain bike rather than a city bike or a road bike.

If you are travelling with children, choose stages of less than 40 km. Wearing a helmet is compulsory up to the age of 12 and strongly recommended for adults. Be mindful of the river and of oncoming users. For younger children, a bike trailer or a towed bike with a towing bar are very practical options.

Throughout the route, clear and easy-to-follow signage indicates the distance remaining to your destination.

If you plan to return to your starting point by train, there is only one railway station on the Mayenne section, in Laval; otherwise, you will need to cycle on to Angers.

The Accueil Vélo label guarantees a warm welcome and quality services along cycling routes for touring cyclists.