Dijon Vélotour
Discover Dijon by bike through exceptional and unusual places
About 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.
Vélotour — edition 2026
The Dijon Vélotour celebrates its 20th anniversary on Sunday, September 13, 2026. For this anniversary edition, the fun and family-friendly cycling event starts from a new departure village located at Parc du Château de Pouilly, north of Dijon, with an unusual route of 15 to 25 km punctuated by about ten exceptional places opened specially for the occasion.
The Vélotour celebrates its 20th anniversary in Dijon
The Dijon Vélotour 2026 will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026 and celebrates the event's 20th anniversary, born in Dijon in 2006. Organizers expect around 5,000 participants for this anniversary edition, described as a big popular celebration.
A new start at Château de Pouilly
New for this edition: the start and finish village leaves Parc de la Colombière to settle at Parc du Château de Pouilly, north of Dijon. The route, between fifteen and twenty kilometers long, crosses about ten exceptional places usually inaccessible to cyclists (museums, stadiums, remarkable buildings…), opened specially for the occasion.
A friendly and costume-wearing ride
True to its spirit, the Vélotour is neither a race nor a competition: no stopwatch, no ranking. Participants, often in costume, cycle with family or friends at their own pace, for a ride estimated between two and three hours. Four departure time slots are offered between 8 am and 12 pm.
Highlights Vélotour 2026
- Anniversary edition: the 20th anniversary of the Vélotour, born in Dijon in 2006
- New start/finish village at Parc du Château de Pouilly (north of Dijon)
- Unusual route of 15 to 25 km through about ten exceptional places
- Family event, no stopwatch or ranking, costumes welcome
- Around 5,000 participants expected
Prices Vélotour 2026
Practical information — Vélotour
Practical Information
Access
For the 2026 edition, the start and finish village is located at Parc du Château de Pouilly, north of Dijon (in previous years, the start and finish were at Parc de la Colombière).
By car: parking lots near the starting point. By bike: come directly with your bike!
Schedule
Sunday, September 13, 2026. Four staggered departure time slots are offered (departures between 8 AM and 12 PM depending on the slot reserved during registration). The ride lasts between two and three hours depending on your pace.
Prices
Paid online registration on velotour.fr. Dynamic pricing that increases as registrations progress: starting from €5 for children under 12 and €13 for adults.
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Parc du Château de Pouilly
Parc du Château de Pouilly, nord de Dijon, 21000 Dijon