Dijon Vélotour

A concept born in Dijon in 2006

Vélotour is a fun and family-friendly cycling event born in 2006 in Dijon, initiated by three Dijon students studying in Paris-Dauphine and ESCP-EAP. Supported from its beginnings by the municipality of Dijon, the concept is simple: cycle through the city by crossing exceptional places usually inaccessible to cyclists.

An unusual route through the city

Each edition offers a 15 to 25 km route marked by about fifteen exceptional places: museums, opera houses, stadiums, administrative buildings, green spaces, concert halls, and other remarkable sites. The 2025 edition notably featured an exceptional crossing of the Dijon-Bourgogne Airport, offering a unique experience to participants.

Conviviality and costumes

Vélotour is not a competition: no timing, no ranking. The only requirement to participate is to smile. Participants, often in costume, pedal with family or friends in a festive atmosphere. The start and finish are at the Parc de la Colombière, with entertainment, music, and catering areas.

A national success

Building on its Dijon success, the concept has been exported to thirteen other French cities: Toulouse, Tours, Orléans, Colmar, Reims, Nantes, Grenoble, and many others. Since its creation, over 360,000 participants have taken part in a Vélotour, and more than 650 sites have been discovered by bike across France.