For responsible and sustainable tourism... and the pleasure of a quality welcome!
Greater Lyon’s Tourist Office has been deploying the national ‘Accueil Vélo’ certification to improve the welcome given to bicycle tourists at our destination.
Calling all amateur cyclists and cycling enthusiasts: saddle up for a different way to travel! Take up the challenge of rediscovering France’s landscapes via its many cycle routes, while reducing your environmental footprint.
Bicycle tourism is growing in France and Europe. Travelling by bicycle is a practical and environmentally friendly way to get to various holiday destinations. It offers a chance to keep fit while making the most of the landscapes.
France Vélo Tourisme created the Accueil Vélo certification to encourage the growth of this green and active form of transport.
This national brand aims to ensure quality services for cyclists along managed cycle routes. Certified establishments are listed on the website and the cycle route map, in order to inform bicycle tourists about service providers that are equipped to welcome cyclists.
ONLYLYON Tourism has taken up this mission by becoming the pilot evaluator/expert for the Lyon metropolitan area. Supported by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, we assist tourism professionals seeking Accueil Vélo certification.
Categories of establishments eligible for certification: restaurants, accommodation providers, rental companies, repairers and tourist sites.
Main certification criteria
- Be located less than 5 km from a cycle route;
- Provide suitable equipment: secure bicycle storage room, cycle stands, cleaning area;
- Provide a warm welcome: information and advice about cycle routes;
- Provide dedicated services (ability to call on external services providers): luggage transfer, laundry and dry cleaning, bycycle hire.
See below the list of establishments certified "Accueil Vélo" in Lyon Metropole!
Ibis Styles Lyon Centre Gare Part-Dieu
3 stars
Our design hotel is located in the business district of Lyon and not far from the historic heart of the city. Ideal for a business trip or leisure,...
Mercure Lyon Part-Dieu
4 stars
The Mercure Lyon La Part-Dieu is a charming new hotel, located in the heart of Lyon's business district and a stone's throw away from the historic...
Fourvière Hôtel
4 stars
The building: A former convent that dates back to 1854. The site: The hill overlooking Lyon's Renaissance district, near the Roman amphitheatre and...
Slo Living Hostel
A new generation hostel in the center of Lyon : stylish, more comfortable and always at cheap prices. Our goal : make you live Lyon differently.
Mama Shelter Lyon
A unique concept which resulted from a meeting between the designer Philippe Starck and the Trigano family, and offers a totally new hotel experience...
Hôtel Lyon-Ouest
3 stars
Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, the hotel looks forward to welcoming you into a peaceful setting alongside the river Saone, in a...
Ibis Lyon Carré de Soie
3 stars
Following your business meeting, relax in the lounge bar, take a stroll through the shopping centre or support your team at the Groupama Stadium....
Tibone & Dorade
Along the banks of the Saône, discover the Tibone & Dorade restaurant, orchestrated by Chef William Louvel, who creates a tasty menu every day with...
Maison Grand Large
For more than 22 years working in the family with the same passion ! In the kitchen, the young chef Maria Gharbi, a graduate of the Institut Paul...
Hôtel Le Roosevelt
4 stars
Close to the Part-Dieu district, the congress centrer and the Tête d’Or Park, the Roosevelt hotel will seduce you with its authenticity and a warm...
Hôtel du Simplon
3 stars
Between the Rhône and the Saône, between Perrache and Bellecour, this charming and distinctive hotel welcomes you to its warm family atmosphere, with...
Ibis Budget Lyon Part-Dieu
2 stars
On your travels, opt for a stay in a modern and pleasant room, in the heart of Lyon's Part-Dieu district and at a very economical price, and enjoy a...
Hotel Lyon Métropole
4 stars
Located opposite the soothing banks of the Saône River, the Hotel Lyon Métropole offers you a 4-star infrastructure unique in Lyon. 174 rooms, a 2,500...
Ibis Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences
3 stars
Situated opposite the Tony Garnier Hall, and a stone’s throw from the Palais des Sports, the Matmut Stadium, and the Museum of Confluences, Ibis Lyon...
Novotel Lyon Gerland - Musée des Confluences
4 stars
This hotel, situated close to Lyon city centre, offers a range of spacious and comfortable guest rooms. Whether you stay for business or pleasure,...
Campanile Lyon Part-Dieu
3 stars
Situated in the heart of the vibrant Part-Dieu district, within easy reach of the public transport networks, this hotel is the perfect choice for your...
Brasserie Lyon Plage
For a business lunch or just a moment of sheer relaxation, the Brasserie Lyon Plage whisks you away for an exciting culinary journey. Chef Georges...
Grand Parc Miribel Jonage
Its 3000 hectares of undeveloped land, 2200 hectares of natural park, 850 hectares of forest and 600 hectares of protected environment make it one of...
Automobile Museum Henri Malartre
On the banks of the Saône, 11km north of Lyon, the Rochetaillée-sur-Saône castle Belle-époque and its 3 ha wooded park, houses the collections of...
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