Our stays on EuroVelo 5

EuroVelo 5, Via Romea

The Via Romea, also known as EuroVelo 5, follows in the footsteps of the ancient pilgrims’ route. This emblematic route links England to Rome, offering a journey of over 3,000 kilometers. The Via Romea crosses no fewer than 7 different countries, linking both modern and ancient treasures. Along the way, cyclists discover majestic cathedrals, centuries-old churches, iconic monuments and remarkable museums, seamlessly interwoven with Europe’s key institutions, adding unrivalled cultural depth to the route.

Cycle from England to Canterbury, a city dominated by the majestic shadow of its famous cathedral. EuroVelo 5 takes you along the charming Kentish Lanes to the Dover coast. Here, Britain’s busiest port, the vast castle and the legendary White Cliffs offer a foretaste of the wonders to come. In France, EuroVelo 5 is divided into two distinct sections. First, a crossing of the north, from Calais to Saint-Omer, a charming cathedral city with wide streets and spacious squares. The tour then takes in Lille, former European capital of culture, before returning to France to Strasbourg and the Alsace wine route.

In Belgium, EuroVelo 5 reveals the country’s rich natural, architectural, cultural and brewing heritage. Via quiet roads, picturesque locks and ancient drawbridges, cyclists explore Pajottenland. In Brussels, they discover the city’s sights, from the modern institutions of the European Union to the famous Manneken Pis. Then it’s on to the rolling green landscapes of Luxembourg, where a 107 km stretch of the EuroVelo 5 offers a pleasant cycling experience thanks to a high-quality tourist infrastructure. The route passes through the magnificent capital, Luxembourg, to the French and German border at Schengen, symbol of Europe and home to the European Museum.

In Germany, the 80 km stretch crosses the federal states of Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate, allowing cyclists to explore the countryside and picturesque river valleys. In Switzerland, the mountainous landscapes of the Jura and the flat Suhre valley lead cyclists to Lucerne. The route continues over the Gotthard Pass to the south of the country, where granite rocks give way to vineyards and chestnut groves.

The journey ends near Lake Lugano, passing through picturesque villages and offering magnificent views of the Mendrisiotto region. Finally, the Via Francigena, a medieval pilgrimage route, crosses the whole of Italy, from Lake Como to Brindisi, offering a historic journey across the Po plains, the Apennines and the Adriatic coast, following in the footsteps of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sigeric “the Serious”.