France is a cyclist's paradise — a tapestry of lavender fields, Atlantic coastlines, and sun-drenched vineyards waiting to be explored on two wheels. Whether you pedal along the canals of Burgundy or tackle the dramatic cols of Corsica, every route tells a story.
Our curated selection of French cycling tours ranges from gentle riverside paths perfect for families to challenging mountain stages for seasoned riders. Each itinerary is designed by local operators who know the best bakeries, the quietest back roads, and the most stunning viewpoints.
An 8-day self-guided cycling tour from Nice to Genoa covering 240 km along the French and Italian Riviera. Ride through coastal villages, Mediterranean scenery, and Ligurian harbours. From €1,399 per person with luggage transfer and GPS files.
A cycling weekend around Bayeux exploring the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy — from Omaha and Gold Beach to the bocage countryside. Three days of history, coastal cliffs, and quiet country lanes.
A 7-day self-guided cycling tour from Rennes to Mont Saint-Michel covering 240 km through Brittany's countryside. Ride along quiet canal paths and medieval villages to France's most iconic island abbey. From €924 per person.
A compact 4-day cycling escape through Bordeaux's finest wine country. Ride from the Medoc to Saint-Emilion, cross the Gironde estuary, and finish in Bordeaux — three iconic appellations in one short break.
Cycle along the Atlantic coast from La Rochelle to Bordeaux through Charente-Maritime and Gironde. Discover Île de Ré, oyster farms, Cognac vineyards, Vauban's Blaye citadel, and the legendary Margaux wine estates on this 284 km route blending coastline, estuary cliffs, and world-class gastronomy.
The complete crossing of Bordeaux's greatest vineyards. Ride through Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Sauternes, and Graves over nine days, past legendary châteaux, UNESCO sites, and the Gironde Estuary.
The GT20 is Corsica's legendary cycling route — a grand traverse of the entire island from north to south along mountain passes, coastal roads and timeless villages. This northern chapter follows the GT20 from Bastia to Calvi, crossing the wild Cap Corse peninsula, the sun-baked Désert des Agriates and the enchanting hilltop villages of the Balagne region.
Over five cycling stages, you will ride through landscapes that shift dramatically with every turn — from the rugged Genoese watchtowers and lobster ports of Cap Corse to the vineyard-clad hills of Patrimonio, the silent beauty of the Agriates interior and the medieval perched villages of Sant'Antonino and Pigna. The journey ends in Calvi, where a magnificent Genoese citadel rises above an azure bay backed by the snow-dusted peaks of Monte Cinto.
With daily distances of 40–70 km and moderate climbing, this tour is ideal for confident cyclists seeking a deep immersion into northern Corsica's extraordinary diversity of landscapes, flavours and history.
A family cycling holiday through the Loire Valley — five easy stages from Blois to Amboise along the Loire à Vélo paths. Chambord, Cheverny, a natural bathing pool and Leonardo da Vinci's last home, all in 143 km of flat, child-friendly riding.
Follow the award-winning Vélodyssée from La Rochelle to Arcachon along 295 km of France's Atlantic coast. Explore Île de Ré, Royan's belle-époque villas, the wild Médoc shoreline, and the oyster ports of the Arcachon Bay — all on dedicated cycle paths through pine forests, sand dunes, and seaside resorts.
A 6-day self-guided cycling tour through France's Loire Valley covering 179 km past Renaissance châteaux and royal gardens. Ideal for families — flat terrain along the Loire à Vélo cycling path. From €708 per person.
A 6-day self-guided cycling tour through the heart of Beaujolais, one of France's most celebrated wine regions. From Crêches-sur-Saône, you will ride between Pouilly-Fuissé vines and the prehistoric Solutré rock, then follow the route south through Villié-Morgon and Blacé, immersed in the cru villages that give Beaujolais its name.
You will sleep in 3-star hotels chosen for character and location, dine on regional cuisine, and let the roadbook on your phone guide you while your luggage moves ahead. A climb up Mont-Brouilly will reward you with one of the finest viewpoints in the region. On Day 6, a private transfer takes you to Lyon, France's capital of gastronomy.
The heart of Corsica beats in its mountains — ancient forests of towering Lariccio pines, gorges carved into red granite, passes that open onto vast panoramas of lakes and peaks, and villages where time stands still. This central chapter of the GT20 takes you from the azure citadel of Calvi deep into the island's wild interior, through some of the most spectacular and unspoilt landscapes in the entire Mediterranean.
You will ride along the Gulf of Galéria, past the former pirate refuge of Girolata, through the UNESCO-listed Calanques de Piana with their otherworldly red rock formations, and into the majestic Aïtone forest before crossing the Vergio Pass — the highest point on the GT20. The journey ends in Corte, the historic mountain capital of Corsica, perched dramatically above the Restonica gorge.
With five cycling stages that range from gentle coastal rides to one serious mountain day, this tour rewards adventurous cyclists with a side of Corsica most visitors never see.
Cycle through the French Basque Country from Biarritz along dramatic ocean cliffs, across the Spanish border to Hondarribia, and inland through lush green hills dotted with half-timbered villages. Six days of coastal and mountain scenery, Espelette peppers, and world-class gastronomy.
Cycle from the Bordeaux vineyards to the Atlantic through the Sauternes wine region and the Landes pine forest. Spend an extra day exploring Cap Ferret by boat across Arcachon Bay. Six nights of easy riding through southwest France.
Southern Corsica is the island at its most dramatic and untamed — mountain passes that climb above 1200 metres through forests of ancient chestnuts, medieval hilltop villages perched on granite ridges, and the legendary white cliffs of Bonifacio gazing across the strait to Sardinia. This southern chapter of the GT20 takes you from Corte, the historic mountain capital, through the wild heart of the Alta Rocca to the spectacular finale at Bonifacio.
You will cross the Verde Pass at nearly 1300 metres, descend into the remote valley of Zicavo where water flows endlessly through the village streets, ride beneath the famous Bavella Needles at Zonza and loop through the ancient villages of Levie and Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano. The journey ends with a long, exhilarating descent to the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and onward to Bonifacio — a fortress city carved into white limestone above the sea.
With serious mountain stages and over 4900 metres of total climbing, this is a tour for strong cyclists who want to experience Corsica's wildest and most rewarding terrain.
An 8-day self-guided cycling tour from Bordeaux to Biarritz covering 318 km along France's Atlantic coast. Ride the Vélodyssée through pine forests, sand dunes, and surf beaches. From €708 per person.
Cycle from Bordeaux to Cahors along the UNESCO-listed Canal de Garonne and through the Lot Valley. Six days of flat towpaths, vineyard-draped hillsides, and medieval bastide villages in the heart of southwest France.
Ride the VéloSud cycle route in reverse, descending from the Pyrenees to the Atlantic coast on this 6-night self-guided tour. Starting at the world-famous pilgrimage sanctuary of Lourdes, you will cycle through the Béarn countryside to the royal city of Pau, cross the medieval villages of Orthez and Sauveterre-de-Béarn, soak in the salt springs of Salies-de-Béarn, and finish with the Basque Country and the ocean beaches of Biarritz.
Cycle along the Gironde Estuary through legendary Médoc vineyards, charming fishing ports and Cognac country on this 8-day self-guided cycling tour in Southwest France. Ride from Pian-Médoc to Bourg-sur-Gironde crossing the estuary by ferry, tasting world-class wines and savouring five included dinners at handpicked guesthouses.
A weeklong luxury cycling journey through the Loire Valley, discovering its most prestigious châteaux while relaxing each evening in elegant 5-star hotels. From Chambord to Chenonceau, you will ride the Loire à Vélo paths and through the renowned vineyards of Montlouis and Cheverny.
Explore the heart of the Dordogne on this 6-day self-guided cycling tour through Périgord Noir in Southwest France. Ride between Sarlat-la-Canéda and Souillac, visiting the Caves of Lascaux, the clifftop village of La Roque-Gageac, the world capital of prehistory at Les Eyzies, and the sacred city of Rocamadour.
Cycle through the royal countryside of Paris from Fontainebleau to Versailles. Six days past UNESCO palaces, imperial forests and Impressionist villages on the road of Louis XIV.
A 7-day self-guided cycling loop from Saint-Malo covering 200 km through Brittany to Mont Saint-Michel. Ride along the Emerald Coast, past medieval villages, and France's most iconic island abbey. From €899 per person.
Cycle around the Arcachon Bay in southwest France, discovering oyster villages, pine forests, and the wild Atlantic coast. A gentle loop through one of France's most unique coastal landscapes.
Ride the complete Velodyssee from La Rochelle to Biarritz on this epic 11-day Atlantic coast cycling adventure. Pedal through Charente-Maritime, the Medoc, Arcachon Bay, the Landes pine forests, and into the Basque Country.
The GT20 Challenge is Corsica on its most demanding and rewarding terms — the complete Grande Traversée from Bastia to Bonifacio by road bike, six days of sustained climbing through mountain passes, coastal cliffs and ancient forests that will test your legs and thrill your senses in equal measure. This is not a tour for the faint of heart: nearly 600 kilometres and over 11000 metres of elevation gain across some of the most spectacular roads in the Mediterranean.
You will ride the wild coastline of Cap Corse, cross the Désert des Agriates, weave through the perched villages of Balagne, traverse the majestic Aïtone forest and the Vergio Pass, conquer the Verde and Vaccia passes through the mountainous interior, and finish with a triumphant arrival in Bonifacio — the fortress city on white cliffs overlooking Sardinia.
With daily stages averaging nearly 100 km and serious mountain passes every day, this is the ultimate Corsican cycling challenge for experienced road cyclists.
Discover the green Lot valley on this easy 6-night self-guided tour from Agen. You will ride gentle bike paths and quiet roads through orchards, vineyards, and medieval bastide towns. The route links the prune capital of Agen to the impressive fortress of Bonaguil, the perched villages of Pujols and Puy-l'Évêque, and the Cahors Malbec vineyards. Three dinners are included on this relaxed journey through one of France's most fertile and flavourful valleys.
Explore the Basque Country by bike on this 7-day loop from Biarritz. Ride dramatic coastal cliffs to Spain, cross into the green interior through Espelette and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, and return to Biarritz via Bayonne.
Ride the Vélodyssée from Nantes to La Rochelle along the wild Atlantic coast of Brittany and Vendée. Cross the mythical Passage du Gois to Noirmoutier Island, pedal past salt marshes and surf beaches of Les Sables d'Olonne, and finish in historic La Rochelle — 365 km of coastal cycling on France's most acclaimed bike route.
Follow the brand-new VéloSud cycle route from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees on this 6-night self-guided tour. Starting in Biarritz, you will ride through the Basque Country and Béarn with the peaks of the Pyrenees as your backdrop. The route links Bayonne's Vauban ramparts to the salt springs of Salies-de-Béarn, the medieval bridge of Orthez, the royal castle of Pau, and finally the world-famous pilgrimage sanctuary of Lourdes at the foot of the mountains.
A 6-day self-guided cycling tour from Orléans to Tours covering 144 km on the Loire à Vélo path. Ride past royal châteaux, vineyards, and riverside villages on flat, family-friendly terrain. From €708 per person.
Follow the same roads as the third stage of the Tour de France 2013 on this unforgettable ride from Bastia to Ajaccio. You will traverse the entire western coastline of Corsica, where every turn of the pedal reveals a new spectacle of sea, rock, and wild maquis.
Your journey will begin in Bastia, the proud capital of Haute-Corse, and carry you over the Col de Teghime with panoramic views stretching across both coasts of the island. You will ride through the vineyards of Patrimonio, the scented scrublands of the Désert des Agriates, and the sun-kissed harbours of Île-Rousse and Calvi.
From Calvi, one of Europe's most scenic coastal roads will lead you to the fishing village of Galéria, then onward through the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of Scandola and the Calanques de Piana. Each day offers a perfect blend of challenge and reward — mountain passes followed by sweeping descents to hidden bays.
Your adventure will end in Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon, where the Îles Sanguinaires glow amber in the evening light. With comfortable hotels, daily luggage transfers, and GPS tracks guiding your way, you will be free to savour every kilometre of this magnificent coastal crossing.
Explore the legendary vineyards of Bordeaux on this 6-night self-guided tour from Pauillac. You will ride the Route des Grands Crus past Lafite Rothschild, Latour, and Mouton Rothschild, then cross the Gironde estuary by boat to the imposing Citadel of Blaye. Continue through Pomerol and the UNESCO World Heritage town of Saint-Émilion with an extra day to explore its vineyards and villages. Finish along the Roger Lapébie bike path into the heart of UNESCO-listed Bordeaux.
Cycle from Bordeaux to Toulouse along the UNESCO-listed Canal de Garonne. Seven days of flat towpaths shaded by plane trees, fortified bastide villages, and the vineyard-draped hillsides of the Entre-Deux-Mers in southwest France.
A 10-day self-guided cycling tour from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel covering 472 km on the Véloscénie route. Ride from Notre-Dame through Chartres, Châteaux country, and Normandy. From €1,983 per person.
Ride through the legendary Medoc wine region on a 6-day cycling loop from Bordeaux. Pedal the Route des Chateaux past Margaux, Pauillac, and Lafite Rothschild, then cruise Atlantic coast cycle paths through pine forests to Lacanau Ocean.
Follow the iconic Loire à Vélo cycling paths from Blois to Tours and discover the greatest châteaux of the Loire Valley. From the majestic Chambord to the elegant Chenonceau, you will ride through gentle countryside, charming villages, and renowned vineyards along the last wild river in Europe.
This is the Loire Valley at its most refined — a cycling journey through the heartland of French Renaissance art, set against a backdrop of vineyards, orchards, and some of the most celebrated châteaux in the world. Every evening, you will retire to a sumptuous 4-star or 5-star château-hotel where history, elegance, and modern comfort blend seamlessly.
Your ride will begin and end in Amboise, the royal town where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years. From here, you will follow the Loire à Vélo and Indre à Vélo cycling paths through the vineyards of Montlouis, the vibrant half-timbered squares of Tours, and the winding banks of the Indre river to the romantic Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, floating on its mirror of water and greenery.
The route will carry you past Chenonceau — the iconic château spanning the Cher river — through the medieval village of Montrichard, and into the mysterious forests of the Sologne, where the colossal Château de Chambord rises with its 440 rooms and legendary double-helix staircase. A gourmet lunch at the foot of Chambord and two days of spa access at the Château d'Artigny are woven into the journey.
With gentle daily distances of 40 to 55 kilometres on flat to rolling terrain, this tour is designed for those who want to savour every pedal stroke, every glass of Vouvray, and every golden hour spent in a château garden.
A 12-day self-guided cycling tour through Bordeaux's Gironde region covering 480 km of vineyards, Atlantic coast, and estuaries. Ride through Saint-Émilion, Médoc, and Arcachon Bay. From €1,545 per person.
Ride through every great Bordeaux appellation in one grand tour — Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Sauternes, Graves. Six wine-growing stages past legendary châteaux, UNESCO sites, and the Gironde Estuary.
Cycle along Brittany's dramatic northern coastline, where wind-sculpted pink granite rocks glow against the Atlantic. From the fishing port of Paimpol, you will ride past sweeping beaches, rugged cliffs, and Celtic villages like Tréguier, before exploring the car-free island paradise of Bréhat.
Ride the Velodyssee from Bordeaux to Biarritz on this 8-day Atlantic coast adventure. Cycle through pine forests, past the Great Dune of Pilat, along Landes lakes, and into the Basque Country — finishing in legendary Biarritz.
Loop through the Lot-et-Garonne from Agen past medieval bastides, the fortress of Bonaguil and the vineyards of Cahors. Six days of gentle cycling through orchards, river valleys and hilltop villages.
This is Corsica at its most demanding and most rewarding — a road bike tour designed for strong cyclists who crave mountain passes, coastal drama, and the raw beauty of the island's interior.
You will begin in Bastia and immediately tackle the wild Cap Corse peninsula, where the road traces the shoreline between ancient Genoese towers and plunging cliffs before crossing the Col de la Serra at the island's northern tip. The Désert des Agriates and the Balagne mountain villages will lead you to Calvi, then onward along one of Europe's most legendary coastal roads to Porto — the same route raced by the Tour de France peloton in 2013.
After a rest day exploring the UNESCO-listed Calanques de Piana and Scandola reserve, you will face the tour's defining challenge: the Col de Vergio at 1,477 metres, climbed through the Spelunca gorge and the ancient Aïtone forest. The descent through the Scala Santa Regina to Corte is unforgettable. Your final stage crosses four mountain passes through the Castagniccia before rolling back to the coast near Bastia.
With daily distances of 75 to 107 kilometres and elevation gains reaching nearly 3,000 metres, this tour will test your legs and fill your memory with the most spectacular roads Corsica has to offer.
Discover the soul of Normandy on two wheels, from the moving D-Day landing beaches of Gold, Juno and Sword to the enchanting medieval port of Honfleur. You will pedal through the lush bocage countryside, ride along fine sandy beaches, and end your journey in the elegant seaside resorts of Deauville and Trouville.
Cycle through the heart of Occitanie from Toulouse to the Gorges de l'Aveyron. Discover UNESCO-listed Albi, medieval Cordes-sur-Ciel, the vineyards of Gaillac, and charming bastide villages along quiet country roads.
A cycling adventure along the lesser-known stretch of the Loire à Vélo, from Nevers to Orléans. You will ride through Sancerre vineyards, past the spectacular canal bridge of Briare, and along quiet towpaths — finishing in Joan of Arc's legendary city.
An 8-day self-guided cycling tour through the Loire Valley from Saumur covering 292 km past troglodyte caves, royal châteaux, and Chinon's medieval fortress. Quiet roads through France's garden region. From €852 per person.
A week-long cycling journey along the Loire à Vélo from Blois to Saumur — through the heart of the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. You will pedal past the legendary châteaux of Chambord, Chenonceau, and Villandry, through sun-drenched vineyards and quiet riverside villages.
Cycle around the Arcachon Bay and climb Europe's tallest sand dune. Discover oyster villages, pine forests, Cap Ferret, and the bird reserves of this unique coastal landscape in southwest France.
An 8-day self-guided cycling tour through France's Loire Châteaux country covering 274 km from Blois. Ride past Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise on flat riverside paths. Ideal for families. From €924 per person.
Ride through the soul of southwest France on this ambitious 9-night self-guided tour from Bordeaux. You will follow the Roger Lapébie cycle path to the UNESCO-listed vineyards of Saint-Émilion, cross the Périgord Noir to prehistoric Les Eyzies and medieval Sarlat, then reach the sacred cliff-top city of Rocamadour. From there the route traces the Lot valley to Saint-Cirq Lapopie, voted France's favourite village, before winding back through the Graves and Pessac-Léognan appellations to Bordeaux.
Cycle from Bordeaux to Cahors along the UNESCO-listed Canal de Garonne and into the Lot Valley, finishing with a loop to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Seven days of flat towpaths, vineyards, and medieval gems across southwest France.
Cycle from Agen to Cahors along the Lot Valley véloroute. Six days through plum orchards, Malbec vineyards, medieval villages and spectacular river meanders in Southwest France.
Cycle through the medieval heart of Dordogne on this 7-night self-guided tour from Sarlat. You will ride quiet roads and greenways past the sacred cliff-top city of Rocamadour, the prehistoric caves of Lascaux, and the world capital of prehistory at Les Eyzies. The route winds through the Dordogne and Vézère valleys, linking castles at Beynac and Castelnaud with some of France's most beautiful villages before returning to Sarlat, the gastronomic jewel of the Périgord Noir.
A cycling stay in a charming auberge at the heart of Loire castle country. From Chitenay you will ride to Chambord, Cheverny, Blois, and Chaumont-sur-Loire — four days of Renaissance splendour, vineyard lanes, and fine local gastronomy.
Cycle from the Bordeaux vineyards to the Atlantic Ocean through the Sauternes wine region and the pine forests of the Landes. Five nights of easy riding ending at the luminous shores of Arcachon Bay in southwest France.
A centre-based cycling tour from the royal town of Amboise through the Touraine vineyards and Loire châteaux. Four days riding to Chenonceau, Chaumont-sur-Loire, and the Vouvray wine country on quiet lanes.
This is the grand tour of Northern Corsica — a two-week immersion into the island's most dramatic landscapes, from rugged coastal cliffs to silent mountain passes and forgotten inland villages.
You will begin in Bastia and ride around the wild Cap Corse peninsula, where the road clings to the shoreline between tower-studded headlands and turquoise coves. The vineyards of Patrimonio and the chic harbour of Saint-Florent will welcome you before you cross the Désert des Agriates, a vast expanse of maquis scrubland untouched by time.
The Balagne region will unfold its mountain villages and sweeping sea views as you ride toward Calvi and onward along one of Europe's most celebrated coastal roads to Porto. Here the UNESCO-listed bay of Scandola and the red granite Calanques de Piana will leave you speechless. Then the route turns inward — climbing through the Spelunca gorge and the Aitone forest to the Col de Vergio at nearly 1,500 metres, before descending through the wild Scala Santa Regina to Corte, the island's historic mountain capital.
Your final days will carry you through the chestnut forests of the Castagniccia and the Costa Verde's rolling green hills, with three rest days woven into the journey for exploration, relaxation, and a well-earned dip in the Mediterranean.
The ultimate luxury cycling experience through Bordeaux. Stay in Relais & Chateau, 4 and 5-star hotels from Pauillac to Bordeaux. Ride past the greatest grand cru estates, cross the Gironde, and explore Saint-Emilion in deluxe comfort.
An easy cycling journey from Tours to Angers along the Loire à Vélo — through the most castle-rich stretch of the valley. You will ride past Villandry, Ussé, and Chinon, through Anjou vineyards, and on to the tapestry fortress of Angers.
Cycle from Bordeaux to Sarlat-la-Canéda through the Dordogne Valley on this 7-day self-guided cycling tour in Southwest France. Ride past the UNESCO vineyards of Saint-Émilion, the wine villages of Bergerac and Monbazillac, and finish in the medieval capital of Périgord Noir with its prehistoric treasures.
Cycle from Toulouse to Bordeaux along the UNESCO-listed Canal de Garonne. Seven days of flat towpaths shaded by plane trees, medieval bastide villages, and the Entre-Deux-Mers wine region across the heart of southwest France.
Cycle through the legendary vineyards of Bordeaux on this 5-night self-guided tour from Pauillac. You will ride the Route des Grands Crus past Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, and Château Margaux before crossing the Gironde estuary by boat to the imposing Citadel of Blaye. The route continues through the prestigious appellations of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, and finishes along the Roger Lapébie bike path into the heart of UNESCO-listed Bordeaux.
Island-hop along the Charente coast from La Rochelle to Royan. Eight days exploring Île de Ré, Île d'Aix and Île d'Oléron with cycling, seafood and Atlantic views at every turn.
Provence is the Mediterranean France you have always dreamed of — air scented with maquis and lavender, a quality of light that has inspired painters for centuries, and a Roman history woven into every stone. Over five days, you will cycle from the papal city of Avignon through the herb-scented hillsides of St Rémy de Provence, past the dramatic cliff-top fortress of Les Baux, and onward to the timeless Roman city of Arles on the banks of the Rhône.
This gentle itinerary follows quiet backroads and cycling tracks through one of the most beautiful corners of France. You will taste local wines and olive oils in the shadow of the Alpilles mountains, wander through villages where Van Gogh once painted, and end your journey among the medieval and Roman monuments of Arles. A train ticket back to Avignon is included, completing the loop.
With daily distances of 32–40 km on mostly flat terrain and just one hillier stage, this tour is ideal for leisure cyclists and families looking for a sun-soaked cultural escape.
Discover the Charente Valley by bike on this 8-day self-guided cycling tour from Cognac to Angoulême and back through Southwest France. Pedal through rolling vineyards where the world's finest eau-de-vie is distilled, follow the meandering Charente River past white limestone villages, and taste Pineau and Cognac at family estates.
Cycle from the Medoc to Saint-Emilion on this 6-day linear tour through Bordeaux's greatest wine regions. Cross the Gironde estuary by boat, ride through Margaux, Blaye, Pomerol, and finish in Bordeaux via the Roger Lapebie bike path.
Cycle the Vélodyssée from Arcachon to Biarritz along France's Atlantic coast. Six days of pine forests, vast dunes, pristine lakes and legendary surf beaches across Gironde, Landes and Basque Country.
Ride the Flow Vélo from Angoulême to Rochefort along the Charente River. Six days of Cognac vineyards, Romanesque churches, Saintonge heritage and a ferry escape to the wild Île d'Aix.
The complete Bordeaux-to-ocean cycling experience: ride through the Sauternes vineyards, cross the Landes pine forest, then explore both sides of Arcachon Bay including Cap Ferret and the Dune du Pyla. Seven nights of easy riding.
From Angers to Le Croisic, this cycling tour traces the Loire's final journey to the sea. You will ride through the rolling Anjou vineyards, past the lively city of Nantes, across quiet marshlands, and along the wild Atlantic coastline to the charming harbour of Le Croisic.
Cap Corse is Corsica's wild northern finger — a narrow peninsula of wind-sculpted cliffs, ancient Genoese watchtowers and tiny fishing harbours where the mountains tumble straight into the Mediterranean. Over seven days, you will cycle the entire coastline of this untamed promontory, riding from the charming port city of Bastia through sun-drenched hamlets, past secluded coves and over panoramic passes with views stretching to the islands of Elba and Capraia.
The route follows quiet roads that cling to the rocky shore, passing through Erbalunga's stone-walled lanes, the marina village of Macinaggio, the lobster haven of Centuri and the breathtaking cliff-top village of Nonza with its famous black beach. You will finish with a ride through the celebrated vineyards of Patrimonio and a rewarding climb over the Col de Teghime before descending back to Bastia.
With daily distances averaging 30 km and mostly gentle terrain — plus one satisfying mountain pass — this tour is accessible to all cyclists looking for an authentic, sun-soaked Corsican adventure.
Ride from Agen to Sarlat through the heart of Dordogne and Périgord Noir. Six days of medieval bastides, fortified castles, UNESCO heritage and world-class gastronomy across gentle rolling hills.
The prime cycling window runs from mid-April to mid-October. May, June, and September offer the best balance of long daylight, mild temperatures (18–25 °C), and quiet roads. The Loire Valley and Burgundy peak in spring and early autumn; Provence and the Côte d'Azur are best in May or late September to avoid summer heat; Corsica is at its best between May and June.
The Loire Valley, the canals of Burgundy, and the Vélodyssée along the Atlantic coast are the most beginner-friendly. They feature mostly flat terrain, dedicated bike paths separated from traffic, and short daily distances of 30–50 km. The Loire Valley's Loire à Vélo route in particular runs 800 km along the river with gentle gradients throughout.
Yes — almost all our self-guided tours in France include daily luggage transfer between hotels. You ride with a small handlebar bag or saddle pack; your main luggage moves directly to the next accommodation. Bike rental (city, hybrid, e-bike) is available as an add-on with most operators.
Corsica is the most demanding French destination, with the Col de Bavella, Col de Vergio, and Col de Verde reaching 1,100–1,500 m. Daily climbing averages 800–1,500 m. The island suits experienced road cyclists or strong e-bike riders. Routes are typically May–June or September to avoid summer traffic and heat.
Yes — many iconic Tour de France climbs are open to cyclists year-round (except snow season). The Galibier, Tourmalet, and Mont Ventoux can be ridden in 4–6 hours each. Our self-guided tours bundle these legendary cols with shorter recovery stages and quality hotels, so you don't need to support yourself.
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