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EuroVelo 19 - The Meuse cycle route

Long Distance Cycling · Grand Est

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Geneviève Clément
on the March 21, 2022

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European cycle route, La Meuse à Vélo (Meuse by bike) crosses the French county (or département) of Ardennes using the greenway called the Trans-Ardennes.

moderate

Distance 442.7 km

30:26 h

1,891 m

2,243 m

468 m

98 m

Running along the towpath beside the Meuse River from Remilly-Aillicourt to Givet, this cycle route was voted Véloroute de l'année (Cycle Route of the Year) in 2011.

The rugged landscapes here have inspired countless legends. Remarkable architecture also marks the way, such as the vast Château-Fort of Sedan and the grand facades of Place Ducale square in the town of Charleville-Mézières.

The route is mostly developped on designated lanes for cyclists.

Author’s recommendation

And if you want more, don't hesitate to continue heading north to join EuroVelo 3, 5 or 15 with which The Meuse cycle route / EuroVelo 19 shares a common section, or heading south towards the Tour de Bourgogne by bike.

Author

Thierry FRAISSE

Update: October 20, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

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Highest point

468 m

Lowest point

98 m

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Safety information

Emergency call : 112

Tips and hints

www.tourisme-meuse.com

booklet "The Meuse cycle route"

Start

Langres (467 m)

Coordinates:

47.858392, 5.332791

DMS

47°51'30.2"N 5°19'58.0"E

UTM

31T 674486 5303195

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Destination

Givet

Turn-by-turn directions

The 443 km of the itinerary Meuse by bike are signposted and rideable. The logo of the itinerary "V54" will be indicated on the panels.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

The route is well served by train, but beware of peak periods when it is difficult to transport bicycles on the TER.

Parking

Parking close to all departure/arrival points.

Coordinates

47.858392, 5.332791

DMS

47°51'30.2"N 5°19'58.0"E

UTM

31T 674486 5303195

w3w

///shields.couched.congress

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Before you leave:

Make sure that the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, not to mention the tires and brakes
Make sure that the bike is correctly adjusted to your body shape
Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended
Take a repair kit with you
Remember that the Highway Traffic Act applies to cyclists in all circumstances
Never drive more than two lanes at a time and pull into a single lane when traffic conditions require.
Respect other users as you would like them to respect you
Choose a route adapted to your physical abilities
Inform your family and friends of your itinerary
Find out about the weather conditions
A first aid kit is not essential, but can be very useful
Be informed and keep the emergency numbers.
Respect the environment by not throwing your food packaging on the side of the road
If you have to return at nightfall, make sure you see and also be seen

Questions and answers

Question from Geneviève Clément · March 21, 2022 · Community

Answered by Thierry FRAISSE · March 21, 2022 · Outdooractive Editors

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

442.7 km

Duration

30:26 h

Ascent

1,891 m

Descent

2,243 m

Highest point

468 m

Lowest point

98 m

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