Aigues-Mortes - Sauniers

Accueil vélo

France aims to become the world's leading cycling tourism destination by 2030, and Aigues-Mortes is actively engaged in this dynamic. More and more cycling tourists are traveling along the ViaRhôna and Mediterranean by bike, routes that cross our territory and highlight its natural and heritage riches.

Since 2020, the Aigues-Mortes Tourist Office has proudly carried the Accueil Vélo brand, ensuring a warm welcome and services tailored to cyclists.

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"Accueil Vélo" : A trusted brand for cycling travel

Created in 2008 by the France Vélo Tourisme association, the national Accueil Vélo brand distinguishes service providers offering high-quality services tailored to cyclists. Each category of professionals has a specific set of criteria.

Eligible providers for obtaining the brand include :

  • Bicycle rental and repair services
  • Tourist attractions and leisure sites
  • Tourist accommodations
  • Restaurants
  • River ports
  • Tourist offices

Regardless of the type of service, the establishment must be located within 5 km of a marked cycling route.

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Benefits for All

FOR VISITORS :

  • Enjoy easy access to the establishment by bike.
  • Receive personalized welcome with tailored advice (outing suggestions, weather information, dedicated documentation).
  • Benefit from suitable facilities : secure shelter, bike parking, restrooms, cleaning equipment, repair kits.
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FOR PROFESSIONALS :

  • Gain visibility, both in France and internationally, through platforms such as the France Vélo Tourisme website (4 million visits / 14 million page views), as well as through communication materials from the Tourist Office, Gard Tourisme, and the Region. Promotion also extends to cycling topoguide collections, trade shows, and partners like SNCF Train & Vélo.
  • Join a national network of professionals with a shared goal.
  • Benefit from identification tools, such as a welcome plaque.
  • Enhance visibility with specialized tour operators.
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Our "Accueil Vélo" Partners

  • Bike Rental : Stations Bee's
  • Accommodations : Hôtel "Le Mas des Sables", Hôtel "Artemia", Hôtel "Les Jardins du Canal", Maison des Croisades
  • Visitor Site : Maison Grand Site de France
  • River Port : Aigues-Mortes Marina
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