Jack Jackson started creating adventures for himself as a teenager, hitchhiking to North Wales for rock-climbing weekends, and has not stopped since - whether on a crag, in the mountains, on the trail, on skis, in a kayak or on a bike. With his love of self-supported journeying Jack has undertaken many bike odysseys, including the Hebridean Way (Scotland), the C2C (Northern England), Lôn Las Cymru (Wales), King Alfred's Way (Southern England), the Kjölur Route (Iceland), the Wolf's Lair (Italy) and La Vélodyssée. Some involve carrying lightweight bivvy gear and freeze-dried food, some cycling from one comfortable hotel to the next, some pushing a mountain bike through knee-deep bogs in driving rain and others cruising along well-surfaced cycle tracks with the warm sun on his back. He has enjoyed every kilometre. Having worked as a climbing instructor, maths teacher, secondary school headteacher and CEO of a Multi-Academy Trust, Jack now spends his time planning, undertaking and, in the case of La Vélodyssée, writing about his adventures in the outdoors.
Cycling La Velodyssee
EuroVelo 1: Atlantic coast of France from Brittany to Hendaye
Guidebook to cycling La Vélodysée, a 1300km route skirting the Atlantic coast of France from Roscoff in Britanny to Hendaye on the Spanish border. Described in 19 stages with suggested itineraries of 8 to 36 days, La Vélodysée is suitable for all bike types, with 80% of the route on traffic-free paths. With 1:200,000 mapping and free GPX files.
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Quick facts
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Trail name: La Vélodyssée (EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route)
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Location: Atlantic coast of France (Roscoff, Brittany to Hendaye on the Spanish border)
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Designation: Fully waymarked long-distance cycle route forming the French section of EuroVelo 1
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Distance: ~1302 km / ~809 miles
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Typical duration: ~2–3 weeks (commonly ridden in about 19 stages)
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Start: Roscoff, Brittany, France
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End: Hendaye, French Basque Country (near the Spanish border)
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Route format: Linear long-distance coastal cycle route
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Stages: ~19 stages (38–85km / 24–53 miles per day)
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Navigation: Excellent waymarking with EuroVelo 1 and La Vélodyssée signage; supported by mapping and GPX files
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Terrain: Coastal cycle paths, canal towpaths, forest tracks, quiet country lanes and seaside promenades
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Difficulty: Easy to moderate – largely flat with 80% traffic-free paths, suitable for most cycle tourers
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Best season: Spring to autumn (April–October) for the best weather and open tourist facilities
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Accommodation: Campsites, hostels, guesthouses and hotels widely available along the route
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Printed book
A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps — everything you need on the trail.
| ISBN | 9781786312747 |
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| Availability | Published |
| Published | 23 July 2026 |
| Weight | 220g |
eBook
The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.
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