Water points along La Vélodyssée
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It’s important to stay hydrated when you’re pedalling all day. Water points can be hard to find, so here are a few tips on how to locate them easily on La Vélodyssée.
Tip no. 1: There’s a “water point” filter on the La Vélodyssée map. If you select it, all the water points will be displayed on the map.
Tip no. 2: Accommodation providers, tourist offices, activity centres: make a note of Accueil Vélo (cyclist-friendly) establishments along the route. They’re used to this kind of question and will be able to help you.
Tip no. 3: Tourist offices can give you directions to water points and public toilets.
Tip no. 4: Make a note of public toilets and children’s playgrounds where there are public water fountains.
Tip no. 5: If you’re travelling past a cemetery, feel free to get a drink at the water fountain used for maintenance and watering the flowers.
Tip no. 6: The #Gourdefriendly map 💧 | Hoali displays public filling points and also #GourdeFriendly establishments. Bars, restaurants, stores, hotels... these establishments fill passers-by's water bottles for free! (app also available).
Tip no. 7: La Vélodyssée, with the help of its partners, has worked on referencing service areas so that cycle travelers can easily find water points and toilets, all along the route.
On our website there is a “Service Areas” filter on the interactive route map. By selecting it, all service areas will be displayed on the map. By selecting an area, you will have details of the equipment that is offered, such as toilets for example:
