EuroVelo 8 The Mediterranean by Bike: Draguignan - Cannes

Cycling tourism between the worlds of Provence and the French Riviera

Between wooded hills, hilltop villages and scents of Mediterranean sea, the EV8 Green Route – The Mediterranean by Bike from Draguignan to Cannes offers an unforgettable journey through Var in the Alpes-Maritimes, on a cycle track which blends Provençal charm and maritime horizons. Ideal for a family outingin Biking classic or in VAEIt offers an experience that is at once sporting, cultural and sensory.

Upon release DraguignanThe route winds between small wooded hills and vine-covered valleys of Saint-Pons valleyThe passage at the level of Figanières then Callas, with its famous Callas Mill, announces a climb towards the Boussaque pass before a superb descent on BargemonThere, the old railway line has been transformed into walking and cycling path unfurls its shaded ribbon through the heart of the forest massifs: a peaceful and refreshing stretch, marked by the spectacular Rayol viaduct, an iconic viewpoint along the route.

The road continues towards Seillans et Fayence, where history and heritage enthusiasts will linger over the Clock Tower or toEcomuseum of the Pays de Fayence, before joining Callian and its medieval castleThen comes the Grasse regionkingdom of fragrant plantswhose expertise is registered in UNESCO Intangible HeritageHere, roads lined with jasmine and lavender lead gently to the sea.

The arrival on Cannes , After Mandelieu-la-Napoule reveals the Mediterranean Sea in all its splendor. To prepare for your adventure or to find gourmet and cultural stops, simply Consult the map of the EV8 Green Route, the Mediterranean by Bike, from Draguignan to CannesThis section also connects to the major cycle routes of the EV8 cycle routeallowing you to continue exploring the Mediterranean coastline, from Spain to Italy, at the leisurely pace of pedaling.