Vélo Francette Stopover: facilities for cycle tourists
- 6 racks with e-bike charging points
- 1 bicycle wash station
- 1 bike repair station
- 1 tyre inflation station
Located in the heart of the village of Soutiers, between La Vélo Francette and La Vélidéale, the La Maison du Bourg cycle/rando stop-off offers cyclists a functional and friendly place to take a break, maintain their bikes or take advantage of the services available along these major tourist routes.
Altinnova has had the honour of designing and installing a complete range of equipment to meet the needs of visiting cyclists, with solutions that are durable, sturdy and suitable for both classic bikes and VAEs.
A wide range of services for cyclists
- ALTAO® Modulo bike wash station: ergonomic and easy to access, specially designed for touring bikes, VTCs and VAEs. It allows cyclists to clean their bikes quickly, contributing to the maintenance and longevity of their equipment.
- ALTAO® Pump inflation station: ultra-practical, it holds the bike wheel during inflation. Its universal head fits all types of valve (Presta, Schrader and Dunlop).
- ALTAO® Fix repair totem: equipped with several essential tools for daily maintenance. The bike, suspended by the saddle, remains perfectly supported throughout the repair session.
These self-service stations provide invaluable assistance to both everyday cyclists and occasional visitors.
All the bicycle service stations are designed and manufactured in France, in stainless steel for maximum robustness.
They are weatherproof, impact-resistant and vandal-proof, thanks to their solid anchoring to the ground, which guarantees stability and security.
Reliable and durable, these stations offer cyclists safe maintenance and inflation, while providing local authorities with a secure, long-term investment.
Cycle tourism: a fully equipped stopover along the Vélo Francette and Vélidéale routes
The stop is strategically located on the Vélo Francette route, which links Ouistreham to La Rochelle, and on La Vélidéale, the route linking the Deux-Sèvres to the Atlantic coast.
This cycling hub allows cyclists to plan their stopovers, recharge their batteries and enjoy the rolling countryside, typical villages and natural wealth of the region.
This makes it an ideal stop-off point for all cyclists, whether they are touring or on a local outing.
A stop designed for the cycling experience
This project is a perfect illustration of our expertise in installing functional, durable and aesthetically pleasing cycling infrastructure. Each piece of equipment has been selected for :
- meet the needs of cyclists and hikers,
- make it easier to maintain and park bicycles,
- blend harmoniously into the local environment.
These facilities will make the La Francette cycle stopover in Soutiers an attractive stop-off point on the major greenways of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, boosting the facilities on offer for cycling enthusiasts and active tourists.
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