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Cycle around Lake Biscarrosse and Parentis. Venture into the Landes forest to get lost among the pine forests and dunes. Ride along the Atlantic coast and stop at every mile-long sandy beach to watch the surfers. Venture into the countryside and stop by a stream for a romantic picnic as a couple, or savor duck confit with your family in a restaurant in a Landes village. Yes, fellow cyclists, you can enjoy all these activities by bike during your stay in Les Landes. With its 550 km of cycle paths and 1,700 km of routes, including the famous Vélodyssée, the ’40’ (Landes department) warmly welcomes cycling tourists who love to pedal with the wind in their hair, blending into nature.

The Vélodyssée, an Extraordinary Route for Extraordinary Cyclists

Take the Atlantic coast from the Basque Country (Hendaye) to Brittany (Roscoff), draw a developed and secure cycle path that follows the Atlantic coast, and you’ll get the Vélodyssée (EuroVélo 1), one of the most beautiful cycling routes in the world. This magnificent marked route crosses Les Landes from north to south for 160 km, between Biscarrosse and Tarnos. Why is it so popular? Because it is accessible to all cycling tourists (adults and children, regular or occasional athletes) due to its low elevation gain, most sections are car-free, it guarantees a complete change of scenery in the heart of nature, and its constant proximity to the ocean makes it possible to stop and swim at any time. From Biscarrosse, you will successively reach Mimizan, Contis beach, Vielle-Saint-Girons and its naturist beach, Moliets-et-Maa, Messanges, Vieux-Boucau, Seignosse, Hossegor, Capbreton, Labenne, and Tarnos, at the gates of Bayonne. The Vélodyssée in Les Landes is dotted with campsites and other ‘Accueil Vélo’ certified establishments that offer specific services for cycling tourists.Want more? After Biscarrosse, the Vélodyssée passes at the foot of the Dune du Pilat and goes around the Arcachon basin (Gironde). To the south, it crosses Bayonne, Anglet, Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and Hendaye (Pyrénées-Atlantiques).

Other Cycling Routes in Les Landes

Want to get away from the coast to explore the Landes hinterland? Adjust your helmet, hop on your bike, and set off safely on an adventure on another Landes cycle path. Most importantly, keep your eyes wide open to fully enjoy the pleasures of two-wheeling alone, as a couple, with family, or with friends. We have selected the most beautiful greenways in Les Landes for you:

• Chalosse Greenway (41 km): This superb inland route starts in Dax, one of the most prestigious spa towns in southwestern France. You’ll cycle east to Saint-Sever, a village known for its Saint John’s Day festivities, with the Adour river as your companion towards the end of the route. Upon your return to Dax, treat yourself to a spa treatment to relax your muscles and recharge your energy.
• Marsan and Armagnac Greenway (52.5 km): From Mont-de-Marsan, the prefecture of Les Landes, you will reach Bas Armagnac up to Gabarret.
• Biscarrosse and Parentis Lake Greenways: The Mimizan-Parentis-en-Born route (31 km) runs along the eastern shore of Lake Biscarrosse. You can stop by the lake for a water activity such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, or stand-up paddleboarding. You can also cycle to Parentis-en-Born from Biscarrosse-Plage (26 km) and continue to Ychoux if your legs are up to the challenge (+ 11 km).

Are you more into mountain biking? The Landes department has designed 11 mountain bike loops, with varying lengths and difficulty levels depending on the route. Looking for an accessible route for a 2-hour forest ride? A 5-hour trail on sandy paths dotted with roots? Visit a tourist office to get your hiking guide and discover all the mountain bike routes in Les Landes.