Getting Around Montpellier by Bicycle
With well over 90 miles (150kms) of bike paths, Montpellier is a cyclist's dream. But, you don't have to worry about schlepping your bike from home - Montpellier's Vélomagg system is simply awesome - and a great "green" idea that has taken the city by storm.
There are 1,000 bikes available at 50 Vélomagg throughout the Montpellier city centre for blocks of time from four hours (1€) to an entire day (2€). Monthly and yearly cards are also available. It comes with a security chain, basket and back-wheel storage rack, and the bikes are a lightwieght aluminum made with chains so there's no catching on your pants.
Take day trips to the beaches or the mountains - or just make sure you hit all the markets during your morning errands! Either way, it's a fun, inexpensive way to see the city and the surrounding areas.
You can sign up for Vélomagg and get bike path maps at:
Office de Tourisme de Montpellier
30 allée Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
34000 Montpellier - France
Tél. 33 (0)4 67 60 60 60
Fax 33 (0)4 67 60 60 61
contact@ot-montpellier.fr