How difficult is this tour?

Easy — mostly flat or gently rolling terrain on cycle paths and country roads. Total elevation around 1,110 m over 4 cycling days, with stages averaging 50-57 km.

What type of accommodation is provided?

3-star and 4-star hotels with breakfast included every night.

When is the best time to ride this route?

April to June and September-October are ideal.

How do I get to Fontainebleau and leave from Versailles?

You will need to plan your own travel to Fontainebleau and back from Versailles.

Can I extend my trip?

Extra nights are available in both Fontainebleau and Versailles — ideal for combining with a Paris city break.

How much luggage can I bring?

Luggage transfer covers one suitcase per person (max 23 kg) plus a small hand bag. Extra luggage can be transferred for a supplement.

Paris: Vaux-le-Vicomte to the Palace of Versailles

Île-de-France

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Trekking bikeGravel BikeE-bike6 days / 5 nights217 km3/5MediumLinear

Self-guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

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.

Tour Program

Day 1 — Welcome to Fontainebleau
Arrive at your hotel near Fontainebleau and collect your roadbook and bikes. Discover the gateway to the royal Paris countryside, just a few kilometres from the capital.

Day 2 — Vaux-le-Vicomte, Blandy & Fontainebleau | 57 km · ↑ 260 m
Ride to the stunning Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte with its immaculate French gardens, then through Melun's riverbanks to the medieval fortress of Blandy-les-Tours. Follow the Seine past charming villages and finish at the UNESCO-listed Palace of Fontainebleau — eight centuries of royal history in 1,500 rooms.

Day 3 — Imperial Forest to Étampes | 55 km · ↑ 300 m
Pedal through the 25,000-hectare imperial forest of Fontainebleau, pausing at Barbizon, birthplace of Impressionist painting. Discover Dannemois and reach Étampes, a royal City of Art and History.

Day 4 — Royal Cities & Forest of Rambouillet | 55 km · ↑ 300 m
Follow a charming river path to the royal city of Dourdan, gateway to the Chevreuse Natural Park. End the day at Rambouillet Castle, set within 20,000 hectares of forest — residence of kings, emperors and presidents.

Day 5 — Chevreuse Valley to Versailles | 50 km · ↑ 250 m
Cycle through the picturesque Valley of Chevreuse past abbeys, castles and wash houses. Arrive at the Palace of Versailles — Louis XIV's masterpiece, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 6 — Departure from Versailles
Breakfast and end of services.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📲 GPS or navigation APP
💼 Luggage transfer
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🗺️ Maps

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🌎 Tourist taxes
🛡️ Travel insurance

🙋 Common questions

How difficult is this tour?
Easy — mostly flat or gently rolling terrain on cycle paths and country roads. Total elevation around 1,110 m over 4 cycling days, with stages averaging 50-57 km.
What type of accommodation is provided?
3-star and 4-star hotels with breakfast included every night.
When is the best time to ride this route?
April to June and September-October are ideal.
How do I get to Fontainebleau and leave from Versailles?
You will need to plan your own travel to Fontainebleau and back from Versailles.
Can I extend my trip?
Extra nights are available in both Fontainebleau and Versailles — ideal for combining with a Paris city break.
How much luggage can I bring?
Luggage transfer covers one suitcase per person (max 23 kg) plus a small hand bag. Extra luggage can be transferred for a supplement.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

> 45 days before arrival 20% of the total travel price

44- 30 days before arrival 50% of the total travel price

29 - 15 days before arrival 75% of the total travel price

14 days before arrival 100% of the total travel price

Starting from

€717/ person

or €761

Available

1 Apr 2026 – 31 Oct 2027

Departures

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Starting from

€717/ person

or €761

Available

1 Apr 2026 – 31 Oct 2027

Departures

Every day of the week

Get a personalised quote in 24 hours.

Ask for more info

We reply within a few hours, 7 days a week. During peak season it may take a bit longer, but never more than 12 hours.

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Short Description

Tour Program

Tour details

✅ What is included in the trip?

❌ What is not included?

🙋 Common questions

How difficult is this tour?

What type of accommodation is provided?

When is the best time to ride this route?

How do I get to Fontainebleau and leave from Versailles?

Can I extend my trip?

How much luggage can I bring?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Get a personalised quote.

Ask for more info

Organized by

Evazio

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