"Accueil Vélo is the benchmark for quality French-style bicycle tourism
The Intercommunal Tourist Office has been an assessor for the six communes of Méditerranée Porte des Maures since 2019!
Cycling is a major theme in tomorrow's tourism, and the Communauté de communes is actively working on a cycling plan for the coming years.
That's why we're continuing to roll out the "Accueil Vélo" brand across the intercommunal territory.
The "Accueil Vélo" label in a nutshell:
Accueil Vélo is a national label guaranteeing a high-quality welcome and services along cycle routes for touring cyclists.
Accueil Vélo is a guarantee for cyclists of an establishment:
- Located less than 5 km from a cycle route
- With facilities adapted to cyclists: secure bike shelter, repair kit, etc
- With a warm welcome (practical information, advice, itineraries, weather, etc.)
- Provides services dedicated to travelers by bike: laundry and drying, bike rental and washing, etc
Why become Accueil Vélo?
- Be featured on the various media used by your tourist offices, departmental and regional tourist boards and national organizations specializing in cycling.
- Be visible to specialized bicycle tour operators
- Enhance your visibility to cycling tourists in the field, thanks to the sign displayed prominently on your facade:
Can I become Accueil Vélo?
I can become Accueil Vélo if I'm a :
- Tourist accommodation
- Cycle rental
- Cycle repairer
- Tourist office
- Visitor and leisure site
- Restaurant
I must be less than 5 km from a signposted cycle route (to be checked with the brand coordinator in my area).
I must meet all the mandatory criteria of the Accueil Vélo quality standards for my area of activity.
You can consult the national "Accueil Vélo" standards - France Vélo Tourisme:https://www.francevelotourisme.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/guide-pratique-av.pdf
How much does this qualification cost?
The intercommunal tourist office covers the costs, so it's free for the service provider (instead of €200 for 3 years).
How do I obtain the "Accueil Vélo" label?
- Send a request to my host by e-mailà
- The host organizes an inspection visit to check that the establishment meets the criteria of the Accueil Vélo guidelines.
- Authorization touse the label for 3 years if the Accueil Vélo criteria are met.
- Signature of the Accueil Vélocommitment.
Financial assistance from ADEME and Région SUD:
The ADEME (Agence de la Transition Ecologique) and the Région Sud have solutions for you!
- ADEME: "Developing bicycle tourism" program
The "Développer le vélotourisme" program aims to support tourism players and local authorities in developing bicycle tourism.
Who can benefit?
Initially reserved for tourist sites and tourist offices, the scheme is now open to classified accommodation and restaurants, as well as to establishments already awarded the label who wish to become Accueil Vélo and sites already marked who wish to improve and also provide a "plus" in relation to the fundamentals of the reference system.
What's new?
All facilities related to bicycle parking and locker services (bicycle racks, shelters with roofs including free-access attachment supports, storage lockers, individual or collective lockers and electric recharging points).
How much will it cost?
Up to 55% of the cost (excluding VAT), with maximum subsidies varying for each item of equipment.
Applications can be made directly online at:https://developper-velotourisme.ademe.fr/
To find out if I'm eligible for assistance: download the ADEME document "Développer le vélotourisme" ("Developing bicycle tourism")
- SUD Region: Support for tourist accommodation
Who can benefit?
Traditional independent hotels / Open-air hotels / Group cottages / Villages and vacation centers run by private non-profits and associations.
Priority will be given to accommodations with the Accueil Vélo label that wish to improve and also offer a "plus" in relation to the fundamentals of the standard, and those that wish to become Accueil Vélo.
What's new?
All structural and finishing work and/or non-mobile equipment enabling a higher classification to be achieved, or a range of diversification facilities, including accommodation for seasonal workers, helping to increase the attractiveness of the establishment and its sales.
What's the cost?
Up to 50% of the cost (excl. VAT) of work related to equipment specifically for the cycling industry.
For more information: https://www.maregionsud.fr/vos-aides/detail/soutien-a-lhebergement-touristique
Download the document to find out how the South Region can support tourist accommodation .