Franche-Comté

Romain Folliat is a passionate specialist, he sells new and used bikes, accessories, repairs them. The choice is constantly widening to all customers. Renting is possible, and a lot of additional services are proposed. Pro or amateur riders are not mistaken and you will meet them in this beautiful shop in the city center. Tailor-made rental formulas are available and precious advices are added to that. Romain Folliat is a cornerstone of the "Mont Poupet Bike Park" in Saint-Thiébaut, which has been designed for mountain bikers.

It is also because the mountains offer new sports practices on their slopes that the demand for extreme sports is exploding. Chris Bike Dijon, a specialist in extreme mountain biking, organizes once a month a trip (in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Madeira, but also in France) for groups of 25 people. Everything is included in the packages: loan of equipment, transportation, lodging, and at least 3 days of riding. The guarantee to practice on exceptional spots. Sporting trips that unite the small community of Club CBD enthusiasts.

This 9 kilometer route between Chariez and Mont-le-Vernois allows you to pedal at your own pace on an old railroad. You will discover surprising landscapes and even cross a three hundred year old oak tree! The " Bike-Rails " can accommodate 4 or 5 passengers each. Some " Bike Rails ", including one with solar energy, are equipped to accommodate a person with reduced mobility in a wheelchair. All of them have a large platform to put a baby seat or luggage. Come and enjoy the freshness of the morning and take your picnic with you!

Starting from Santenay, this 80 km route was built on the old railway tracks and towpaths. Ideal for cyclists, it has a tarred surface and allows, from Santenay, to connect with Chalon-sur-Saône (22 km) by following the Canal du Centre. A magnificent, invigorating ride, rich in encounters! All along the way, you will come across pleasure boats, locks, vineyards... For the most courageous, the green way continues its way to Givry, Cluny, Charnay-lès-Mâcon.

On this cycling circuit you can start from Servance, Faucogney-et-la-Mer or Beulotte-Saint-Laurent. We chose Servance and the Saut de l'Ognon to start this loop of the Little Finland, which crosses the region of the thousand ponds. The circuit oscillates between 360 and 680 m of altitude. You will cross an environment made of brooks, ponds and forests of fir trees because we are already in the Vosges massif. This route is suitable for the whole family and for cycling enthusiasts.

The small size of the Territoire de Belfort is an advantage for sportsmen and tourists. Get on your bike in the city center of its capital, then head south along the Savoureuse River. Soon, the countryside takes over - it is easy to understand why Alphonse Allais called Belfort "the city in the country". In Sévenans, go back to your starting point via the Coulée verte on the canal from Montbéliard to Haute-Saône, direction Botans.

This is one of our favorite cycling loops in Haute-Saône. 24 km to discover the plateau of Milles Etangs. Departure from Mélisey, we can make a first break in Ecromagny to discover the trade of blacksmith, then direction Annegray and the vestiges of an abbey founded by Saint Colomban. We then pass by the Saint-Martin chapel in La Mer and by Faucogney, a small comtois town of character. 470 meters of difference in altitude. A relatively easy walk to discover the magnificent landscapes of this country: ponds, meadows, forests.

The sprinter club of Dijon is an association of type law 1901, created in 1993 by taking the estate of DOC (Dijon Olympic cycling). The club is affiliated with the French Cycling Federation (FFC) but also with two affinitary federations: The Sports Gymnic Federation (FSGT) and the French Union of Secular Works of Physical Education (UFOLEP). Its purpose is to offer its licensees all the activities of cycling (cycling cycling, cyclo-cross, runway, ATV and BMX). It is a French team of amateur cycling with more than 300 licensees, making it the first cycling club in the metropolis. Organizer of numerous events (competitions, championships and training) and talent trainer. SCO Dijon is a safe value for cyclism and even national, since in 2015 the club completed the French Cup DN 1 to the 15 ^th place.

A fleet of 13 velorails is at your disposal to travel the 13 km (round trip) of this old railroad line going from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire to Sancerre. It is one of the most spectacular because it allows you to cross three bridges: a bridge of 856 m on the Loire, a bridge on the lateral canal to the Loire, and a 40 m high viaduct dominating the golf of Sancerre. With family or friends, from vineyards to meadows, from green spaces to the waves of the Loire, you will fully enjoy the surrounding nature!

A section of EuroVélo 6 overlaps with the Voie Bleue Moselle-Saône (between Samerey and Chalon-sur-Saône), a 700 km waterside escape from Luxembourg to Lyon. EuroVélo 6 links the Atlantic to the Black Sea, with 4,450 km of signposted cycle routes between the ocean and Constanța, Romania. The Canal de Bourgogne and the Canal du Centre allow you to reach Beaune and Dijon via the towpaths and vineyards.

This association manages 120 circuits from 4 km to 50 km, accessible to all, specialists as well as beginners, that is to say 2 100 km of marked out paths starting from various communes of the Park of Morvan. On these marked trails you will find Altao washing stations, which allow you to clean your bikes with adapted equipment as well as to check the pressure and inflate the tires. Animations are proposed, in particular mountain bike rides, accompanied by patented guides, for a duration of half a day to several days for groups.

To discover the Châtillonnais in general and the magnificent state forest of Châtillon-sur-Seine, which became a National Park in November 2019, choose mountain biking! Indeed, the tourist office allows you to discover nine marked trails in the eleventh French national park, the largest after that of Guyana. The introductory circuit of the Weasel (12 km) is a walk during which you may be lucky enough to spot a wild animal. The Charcoal Trail (27 km) is a mix of stony roads and forest lines. The Sentier à la Biche circuit (34 km) allows you to compose your route according to your desires. The most courageous will choose the circuit La Forêt de Châtillon (75 km) or the circuit of Fayard (89 km) which concern the amateurs of long excursions in mountain bike while that of Combes (25 km) is more sporting and has many points of view on the valley of Ource. Sportsmen can try the Val des Choues (37 km) which combines technicality and diversity. For lovers of crémant, take a breather on the Route du Crémant circuit (68 km)... Finally, to discover the remains of ancient castles and the historical heritage of Châtillonnais, choose the circuit Les Hauts Plateaux (56 km). You will find, at the tourist office, in the local branches in season and by downloading on the Internet the circuit which will suit you and which will combine at best your level, your desires and your time!

Fan of walking or little queen, come and live a life-size moment in the Sénonais. Several routes, more or less difficult, from 10 to 35 km, are proposed to you. You will thus discover the rich and varied landscapes of the region: ponds, parks, gardens, woods, etc. To do so, you just have to go to the tourist office website and download the description of the chosen route. And, of course, don't forget to carry it in your pocket before you leave!

Vélorail de la Vingeanne is a leisure park located in Champagne-sur-Vingeanne. Accessible to all, young and old, this unusual and friendly activity lets you discover the region by bike or rosalie. On site, you'll find a store selling drinks and local produce, a picnic area with barbecue, a 9 km marked hiking trail, a playground with table tennis and boules area, and dry toilets. Advance booking is strongly recommended to avoid waiting on site and to have the vehicle of your choice.

Julien Garnier is a Jura sportsman with a passion for cycling. It was following his many experiences in the sporting world that he decided to set up his own business in 2022. His aim is to share not only his know-how, but also his in-depth knowledge of the department and its great outdoors. Today, he offers a fleet of bicycles of all kinds: electric, gravel, mountain bikes, shotgun and children's trailers, for self-guided or guided hire. He's a bike lover who'll take you on a journey through his passions. A touching character to meet!

Michaël Parmentier is a nature and outdoor sports instructor who offers sporting activities during your stay in the Jura. Located on the first plateau, in the commune of Mirebel, you can join him in exploring the many hiking trails and sharing his knowledge of the area. He also offers electric bike rides, archery and paddles and canoes for hire on Lac de Chalain. Contact him for information and bookings to discover the Jura in a different way.

It is on board of electric bikes that Échappée Nature proposes to live an innovative experience and bearer of sustainable values. Guided by Jean-Michel, the adventure is open to the greatest number of people to explore the Burgundian land and heritage. Without any constraint since the bikes are provided, simply choose the theme and the duration, and go for a discovery trip.

Whether it's for 2 hours, half a day or up to a few days, you will discover new sensations while maintaining your form and memories.

Nelly Girault created Friendly Rosalie to allow nature and Saône river lovers to escape on the "voie Bleue" from the Gergy campsite. Her Rosalies are state-of-the-art, therefore relatively light, you can ride with your family and have fun without getting exhausted. The more sporty will prefer steppers and the less courageous the electric scooters. What to discover the soft and playful mobility at the edge of the water. Ideal: the guinguette L'eau à la Bouche for a very good quality meal, otherwise a picnic is recommended.