Cycling in France
The French will never look at you strangely if you turn up on a bike. It’s their much loved national sport and, consequently, they have cycling trails through forests, along canals, coasts and between châteaux – so you just can’t go wrong. Our most popular France cycling holidays include the hilltop villages of Provence, the flats of the Normandy coast and the peaks of the Pyrenees. As well as their most recent addition, the Via Rhôna, which follows the iconic river between Lake Geneva in Switzerland and France’s Mediterranean coast.
Popular bike tours in France
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Best cycling routes in France
The French never look at you strangely if you turn up on a bike. It’s their beloved national sport and so they have cycling trails through forests or fine winelands, along canals, coasts and between châteaux. Here are our top vélo-vacays.
Best time to go to France
Working out when and where to go to France is like choosing a French wine. With so many out there, all appealing to adventurous palettes, you will discover a natural adventure where you can raise a glass and say santé.
Top cycling holidays accessible by train
If you enjoy the slow travel aspect of a cycling tour, watching landscapes gradually unfold around you, and taking in the view as you traverse new terrain, then you’ll love travelling by train. Read more to swap contrails for loco-rails.
Our top responsible cycling tips
Cycling has come a long way over the years, thanks to those who live, love and lobby for better biking. We want to join the chorus of goodwill and share some thoughts on responsible cycling, both at home and away.
Our best coastal cycling tours
From Cornwall to Catalonia, Greek to Canary Islands, these are cycling holidays with a high dose of Vitamin Sea from beginning to end, sunrise to sunset.
What to pack for a cycling trip
A few top tips on must haves for a velo-vacay, starting with a helmet and working from head down to your toes. From sustainable gear to chafing and cleats, there’s a lot to ponder.
