Frequently asked questions from travellers
Does the route have many dedicated bicycle lanes?
You will find below, for each stage, the percentage of exclusive right-of-way. You will see that some of the roads used are shared. However, the roads chosen are always small local roads with limited and moderate traffic.
Start | Arrival | % dedicated lanes |
Rochefort | L'Ile d'Aix | 80% |
St-Savinien | Rochefort | 85% |
Saintes | St-Savinien | 81% |
Cognac | Saintes | 95% |
Chateauneuf | Cognac | 82% |
Angoulême | Chateauneuf | 82% |
Marthon | Angoulême | 60% |
Nontron | Marthon | 18% |
Thiviers | Nontron | 69% |
Excideuil | Thiviers | 1% |
Le Lardin | Excideuil | 0% |
Sarlat | Le Lardin | 38% |
A few key figures?
📅 2017: official opening of the route
🚲 400 km of cycle route, developed in both directions
🗺️ 3 départements crossed
👌 65% exclusive right-of-way
🧭 100% of the route signposted and safe
🔗 2 connected cycle routes
🚉 13 stations along the route
400 km of cycling adventure
From Sarlat in the Dordogne Perigord to Ile d'Aix, this 400-kilometre itinerary offers cyclists, from beginners to the most experienced, the chance to experience a thrilling adventure ... in complete freedom! Refreshing green countryside along the river Charente or in the heart of the countryside, historical and cultural heritage, a wealth of flavours or an ode to craftsmanship: there's something for all the family on La Flow Vélo. From Sarlat to Angoulême, via Saintes and Cognac, the enchantment is just a pedal away. Saddle up!
What are the unmissable sites?
- Centre International de l’Art Pariétal Lascaux IV
- Le château de Hautefort
- Les jardins de l’imaginaire (Terrasson-Lavilledieu)
- La Galaxie des Pierres levées et le site des échappée nature de Crazannes
- Le musée de la BD (Angoulême)
- Abbaye aux Dames (Saintes)
- La coutellerie Nontronnaise
- Pôle des Arts de Saint-Savinien
Can La Flow Vélo website be geolocated?
Yes, you can geolocate via your phone when you are in a section where there is a map (stages, Accueil Vélo services) and you click on the ‘geolocation’ pictogram (black dot surrounded by a circle), a window will ask you to authorise the site to access your location. This allows you to see your position in relation to the route and certain services.