Can anyone tell me the green laning rules in France?

Can anyone tell me the green laning rules in France?

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nakedninja

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539 posts

194 months

Saturday 11th February 2023
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I fancy getting a little motorbike to put put around on and perhaps even explore a little off the paved road.

So far my French googling has not turned up much in terms of dos and don'ts, so I thought I'd ask you lot. I'm in the 66 region and have a trials club and a motocross club close by, but I'm not serious enough about either of those to pay to join.

Thanks.

Fatt McMissile

330 posts

133 months

Saturday 11th February 2023
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I don't know if it is permitted or not, but you may find this https://fr.wikiloc.com/itineraires/moto-trail/fran... interesting to pick up some useful search phrases.

Patrick Magooagain

9,993 posts

170 months

Saturday 11th February 2023
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You can ride on the chemins and I believe they must be treated the same as Tarmac roads and its laws.


smifffymoto

4,561 posts

205 months

Sunday 12th February 2023
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There is probably club near you,there are clubs for everything in France as you probably know.

My club,in 24, have enduro events every month from March to November.

smifffymoto

4,561 posts

205 months

Sunday 12th February 2023
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I see you have clubs near by but don’t want to pay.
My club is only 20€ to join and 15€ per event entered.

It’s also a good way to meet new people.

Gnits

919 posts

201 months

Sunday 12th February 2023
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Normally I understand it is fine on any track that has two wheel ruts unless signposted otherwise, there might be exceptions in National Parks (or equivalent) at certain times of year.
Most countries in Europe are fine with offroad driving/riding. UK seems to be the odd one out and super hateful of that kind of thing, if it helps Bywaymap.com is quite a nice website for England and Wales:


Have a look at the TET (Trans Euro Trail) website for more info.

nakedninja

Original Poster:

539 posts

194 months

Sunday 12th February 2023
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Thanks for the quick and informative responses everyone.

Smiffy, maybe I should have moved near you, my local clubs are much more expensive!

Happy trails.

Edited by nakedninja on Sunday 12th February 12:39

Rushjob

1,853 posts

258 months

Monday 13th February 2023
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As mentioned above, some areas are restricted access, not only in National Parks but any area of beauty or interest can have restrictions. A local example for me is about the banks along about10km of the river bank are restricted to horses, pedestrians and pedal cycles. Having said that there are literally thousands of km of rideable / drivable trails in each department over here. Either a club, or the Mairie for the area you're interested in riding in will be able to give you the info you need, and certainly around here the restricted trails are well signposted.

smifffymoto

4,561 posts

205 months

Monday 13th February 2023
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That’s one of the many good things about where I live,you can ride nearly every where without hassle.

Rushjob

1,853 posts

258 months

Tuesday 14th February 2023
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I've got a Dutch mate nearby with a large gite who runs enduro weekends. He'll get up to 8 bikes with a local guide and the guys have 3 full days of riding, out in the morning, stop at a restaurant for lunch then ride all afternoon before food and beer in the evening. Most of his clients are Dutch and they cannot believe how relaxed the locals are with them riding the trails here. Back in NL, he only has to get his trail bike out on his drive at home to clean it and the neighbours are ringing the Police about off road bikes!

nakedninja

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539 posts

194 months

Tuesday 14th February 2023
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That sounds great Rushjob. Do you have a link?

Rushjob

1,853 posts

258 months

Tuesday 14th February 2023
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nakedninja said:
That sounds great Rushjob. Do you have a link?
It's in Dutch but Deepl should help you!

https://endurofrankrijk.nl