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Long Distance Cycling recommended route Long Distance Cycling  · France

La Scandibérique

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    La Scandibérique represents the French portion of EuroVelo 3, a route that connects Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. 

    moderate
    Distance 1,803 km
    129:05 h
    5,732 m
    4,861 m
    995 m
    0 m

    Stretching over 1700 km, La Scandibérique crosses 20 departments, 4 regions, and major metropolitan areas such as Paris and Bordeaux.

    This varied route offers a complete experience, passing through plains and hills, towpaths, state forests, moors, places rich in history, historic towns and bastides, as well as preserved natural areas, up to the mountains of the Pyrenees.

    The diversity of landscapes promises a full range of sensations. 

    Author’s recommendation

    Whether for a simple family bike ride of a few hours or for a long month-long cycling trip, this route offers a thousand ways to discover it.

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    995 m
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    In case of emergency, dial 112

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    Directions

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    Coordinates

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    50.342314, 4.287746
    DMS
    50°20'32.3"N 4°17'15.9"E
    UTM
    31U 591630 5577484
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Before you leave:

    • Make sure the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, including tires and brakes
    • Ensure the bike is properly adjusted to your body shape
    • Wearing a helmet is highly recommended
    • Bring a repair kit
    • Remember that the traffic laws apply to cyclists in all circumstances
    • Never ride more than two abreast and move into a single file when traffic conditions require it
    • Respect other users as you would like to be respected
    • Choose a route suitable for your physical abilities
    • Inform your family or friends of your itinerary
    • Check the weather conditions
    • A first aid kit is not essential but can be very useful
    • Get information and keep emergency phone numbers
    • Respect the environment by not throwing food wrappers on the roadside
    • If you need to return at nightfall, make sure to see and be seen

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from French.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1,803 km
    Duration
    129:05 h
    Ascent
    5,732 m
    Descent
    4,861 m
    Highest point
    995 m
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