Cycle tourism is booming despite a gloomy economic climate. This activity, which meets new customer aspirations, is growing steadily, with new cycle routes being developed and services adapted to cyclists.
Why become Accueil Vélo?
- Improve your visibility among cycle tourists on the ground
- Be featured on the various France Vélo Tourisme platforms (search engine, interactive maps) and on the route’s communication materials
- Be visible to cycling specialist tour operators
- Be listed in cycling guidebooks
Can I become Accueil Vélo?
I can become Accueil Vélo if I am a:
- tourist accommodation
- bike rental company
- bike repairer
- tourist office
- visitor attraction or leisure site
- place to eat
I must be located less than 5 km from a signposted cycle route (to be checked with the assessment body).
I must meet all the mandatory criteria of the Accueil Vélo quality standard corresponding to my line of business.
How to become Accueil Vélo?
- Send a request to my assessment body using the form below
- The assessor organises a check visit to verify that the establishment complies with the quality standard criteria.
- Authorisation to use the brand for 3 years if the criteria of the Accueil Vélo standard are met
- Signature of the commitment to the Accueil Vélo standard and payment to the assessment body of a financial contribution to the implementation of the Accueil Vélo brand, of €200 for 3 years (the contribution covers the costs of the check visit and the supply of communication tools: welcome plaque, stickers)