Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, a key zone for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is preparing to host five major Olympic events spread over four separate venues. The Colline d'Élancourt will be the scene of mountain biking competitions, while the Vélodrome National will host track cycling and para-cycling events. The BMX Stadium promises a thrilling BMX competition, and the Golf National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines will be transformed into a demanding course for Olympic golfers.
For this major event, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is putting in place an ingenious transport system to facilitate access to the various sites and ensure a seamless experience for spectators and participants alike. Special shuttles and the innovative Urbanloop system will be at the heart of this scheme. This public transport network will facilitate access to the fan zone, located one kilometer from the Vélodrome national de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, which will welcome 5,000 visitors every day. 6 capsules will travel at 50 km/h on a two-kilometer circuit, with two stops planned along the way. During the competitions, the system should have the capacity to transport 240 people per hour in each direction. And the good news is that Urbanloop is free.
Paris 2024: Urbanloop, autonomous rail capsules for getting around Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Urbanloop could be the future of public transport in medium-sized towns! This month, the first tracks of these ecological, autonomous capsules will be laid in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines! [Read more]
To complete the transport system, a vast network of cycle paths is being set up. The departmental Olympic committee has announced the creation of a 100-kilometer network of bike paths, linking the Olympic venues to each other and starting from the Montigny-le-Bretonneux/SQY train station. You can easily rent a bike from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines station. Don't forget to make a reservation. Scooters are also freely available. This initiative reinforces the region's commitment to sustainable mobility and accessibility. Encouraging the use of bicycles and public transport is part of an eco-responsible approach, in line with the values of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
With more than 350,000 spectators during the Games, a specific transport plan is in place. Regular transport lines will be maintained. The SQY/Montigny station, the central access point to the Olympic venues, is currently undergoing a facelift to handle the large flow of passengers, with new-generation trains, longer platforms and additional entrances. The station is served by Transilien line N trains (Paris-Montparnasse network), Transilien line U trains( La Défense - La Verrière line), RER line C trains and TER Centre-Val de Loire trains.
While access to the Vélodrome National and the BMX Stadium will be easy on foot, by bike or scooter from the SQY station, the Golf National and Colline d'Etancourt sites for mountain biking will require special arrangements, similar to those successfully put in place in 2018 for the Ryder Cup. A temporary bus station is planned on avenue du Centre, south of the SQY/Montigny train station, with a fleet of shuttle buses to transport spectators to the various Olympic venues.
At 231m, the Colline d'Élancourt is the highest point in the Ile-de-France region! Located in the Yvelines department, the track will be hosting the mountain bike cycling events during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Planning your travel to and from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines during the Games will be essential to making the most of this global event. Adopting public transport, using the dedicated shuttles, exploring the bike paths and discoveringUrbanloop will offer an environmentally-friendly experience.
To anticipate your visit to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, bear in mind that transport and roads will be very busy. Traffic restrictions will be in place, and it's advisable to plan your journeys in advance. The French Ministry of Transport has created an interactive map to help you visualize the impact on roads and public transport. Alternatives such as cycling or walking will certainly be preferred in the vicinity of the Olympic venues.
One issue of particular concern to the people of Ile-de-France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is transportation. But to anticipate any problems this summer, here's everything you need to know on the subject! [Read more]
With the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just around the corner, many Parisians are worried about public transport ridership. The government has just launched the "anticiperlesjeux.gouv.fr" information website, and you can find out which metro, tramway, RER and Transilien lines will be most affected during the Paris Olympics. Several metro stations will also have to be avoided, while others will be closed to passengers. [Read more]
For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Île de loisirs de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines will be transformed into one of the main fan zones, open from July 26 to August 11, promising free access and festivities for all. [Read more]
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