La Vélosud is the new cycle route that runs along the Pyrenean foothills, from the Basque Country to the Mediterranean. Still unknown, but already considered to be one of the most beautiful routes in the south of France, it crosses exceptional landscapes: gentle mountains, wine-growing hills, medieval cities, medieval cities, Cathar plateaus and the Catalan coast.

🌍 Where exactly does the Vélosud pass?

The Vélosud follows an East—West route, connecting the Pyrenean foothills to the sea. The course includes:

Bayonne
pau
lourdes
Tarbes
Saint Girons
Foix
Mirepoix
St-Paul-de-Fenouillet
The Catalan coastline

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For those who wish to discover the Ariège/Aude/Pyrénées Orientales portion, Belle Allure offers a turnkey stay: Vélosud from Foix to Barcarès.

*Foix Castle, starting point of the Vélosud*

🚴 ‍ An accessible and varied itinerary

The Vélosud alternates secondary roads, shared lanes and bike paths. It is suitable for:

For recreational cyclists
To the electric bike
For cyclo-travelers
to groups (clubs, friends...)

The relief remains moderate, except for a few passages typical of the Pyrenean foothills. The distances between each village make it easy to structure an itinerary of 3 to 7 days.

👉 Discover our stay: Vélosud — Foix → Barcarès, 6 days, accommodations booked, roadbook included.
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🌊 An arrival on the Mediterranean

The Vélosud ends facing the sea, in a typical Mediterranean setting: lagoons, Catalan villages, beaches and omnipresent sun. The contrast between the Pyrenees and the sea is spectacular.