Fades Electric Velorail

The Vélorail des Fades is a 7 km (14 A/R) stroll during which you will have the pleasure of crossing 3 tunnels then you will have the privilege of accessing the viaduct and admiring the magnificent landscapes and Lake Fades from a point single view.

Description

The start of the Vélorail is at the Ancizes station where you will be given some instructions for use. You will have the pleasure of crossing 3 tunnels, one of which is more than 300 m long, very popular in summer for its permanent freshness, before arriving on the Fades Viaduct.
A reversal system will allow you to return your railbike on the Viaduct for the return trip. The return will be effortless thanks to the electric assistance.
Mandatory reservation. Check availability and book online on our website.

Équipements

• Toilets
• Parking nearby

Complément accueil

No reservations by email will be taken into account.
There must be at least two people per velorail.

• Age minimum : 9 mois

Tarifs

From 01/04 to 31/10/2025.

From 01/04 to 01/11/2026.


No deposit required. In case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, cancellations can be made by telephone.
Adults (over 16): €15
Teenagers (10 to 15): €10
Children (4 to 9): €5
Babies (9 months to 3 years): free.

Modes de paiement

• Check
• Travellers Cheque
• Cash
• Credit transfer
• Online payment

Période d'ouverture

From 01/04 to 31/10/2025 on Monday. On Tuesday. On Wednesday. On Thursday. On Friday. On Saturday. On Sunday.
Open in July/August: every day, departures at 9am, 11.15am, 2pm, 4.15pm and 6.30pm

Open in April/May/June/September and October: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, departures at 11am, 2pm and 4.15pm, and every day during school holidays.

From 01/04 to 01/11/2026 daily.
Open in July/August:
every day, departures at 9am, 11.15am, 2pm, 4.15pm and 6.30pm
Open in April, May, June, September and October:
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, departures at 11am, 2pm and 4.15pm
and every day during school holidays.

Langues parlées

• English
• French

Tourisme adapté

• Not accessible in a wheelchair

Localisation

Access to the Fades rail bike via Avenue de la Gare

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui

Animaux acceptés avec supplément : Non

Thèmes

• Host portrait

  Take a desire to discover ancient railway heritage, such as magnificent century-old viaducts and tunnels.
  Add a pinch of fun activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family and are accessible to all.
  Sprinkle it all with a large bowl of fresh air in parts of France that are usually inaccessible.
  The result is Ecoloisirs, which has been offering wonderful electric rail bike rides at several sites in Auvergne for over 10 years.

• Sustainable tourism

  Most often nestled within picturesque or spectacular natural areas, rail bike networks offer you the opportunity to discover the most beautiful corners of our country in a fun way.
  Rail biking is an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed in complete safety on specially adapted disused railway tracks.
  Electric assistance makes this activity accessible to everyone (all generations) without effort and in an environmentally friendly way.

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