Water points along La Vélodyssée

Staying hydrated is essential during your cycling trip. Depending on the number of kilometers you plan to cover per day, consider bringing several suitable containers (water bottles, cans, etc.). If you can't fill your water bottles in the morning or run out of water on the road, we've got tips for easily finding the water points along La Vélodyssée.

Tip no. 1

 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).
 

 Voir le partenariat La Vélodyssée X Hoali
 

Tip no. 2

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. 3

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. 4

In towns and villages, Tourist Offices and town halls can direct you to public water points/toilets.
 

Tip no. 5

Make a note of public toilets and children’s playgrounds where there are public water fountains.
 

Tip no. 6

If you’re travelling past a cemetery, feel free to get a drink at the water fountain used for maintenance and watering the flowers.

⚠️ In the event of a drought, such as in summer/autumn 2022, prefectural decrees may require cemeteries to turn off the water to all their taps.

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: