Frequently asked questions from travellers

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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?

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.