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Cycling in France: Regions, Routes & Travel Guide

23Tours
168Stages
16,283 kmTotal Distance
141,249 mTotal Elevation

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23Tours
168Stages
16,283 kmTotal distance
141,249 mTotal elevation gain
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Tours in France

23 tours · 16,283 km · 141,249 m
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3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel

Multi-day tour
4 Days · 260 km · 2,954 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Hard · Mixed (25-50% gravel) / Gravel Bike

London to Freiburg by Bike: The Ultimate 8-Day Trans-European Route

Multi-day tour
8 Days · 479 km · 3,003 mLondon → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Freiburg to Ribeauvillé Cycling Tour: 2 Days through Kaiserstuhl & Alsace

Multi-day tour
2 Days · 153 km · 918 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Freiburg to the Vosges Cycling Tour: 4 Days via Petit Ballon & Grand Ballon

Multi-day tour
4 Days · 283 km · 3,852 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Freiburg, Alsace & Vosges Cycling Tour: 3 Days via Munster, Markstein & Thann

Multi-day tour
3 Days · 244 km · 3,188 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Corsica Cycling Tour from Bastia: Cap Corse, Bavella & Col de Vergio

Multi-day tour
7 Days · 831 km · 14,521 mBastia → BastiaHard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Paris to Cologne Bike Tour: 6 Days through Roubaix, Flanders and Wallonia

Multi-day tour
6 Days · 350 km · 1,840 mParis → Cologne
Cross-border
Medium · Mixed (25-50% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Nice to Munich Alpine Crossing: 9-Day Road Cycling Route over Bonette, Galibier and Iseran

Multi-day tour
9 Days · 792 km · 17,152 mNice → Munich
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Freiburg - Colmar Cycling Loop: 5 Days through Alsace, Kaiserstuhl and the Black Forest

Multi-day tour
5 Days · 126 km · 786 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / E-Bike

Belfort to Nice by Bike: An Alpine Crossing via the Jura, Galibier and Bonette to the Mediterranean

Multi-day tour
10 Days · 643 km · 11,304 mBelfort → Nice
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Lyon to Freiburg Cycling Route: From the Saône through Burgundy to the Black Forest

Multi-day tour
7 Days · 535 km · 2,208 mLyon → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Brest to Madrid by Bike: From the Britany through the Basque Country to Castille

Multi-day tour
14 Days · 897 km · 5,145 mBrest → Madrid
Cross-border
Hard · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Freiburg to Nice by Bike: Alpine Crossing via Grand-Saint-Bernard and Col de la Lombarde

Multi-day tour
8 Days · 120 km · 2,076 mFreiburg → Nice
Cross-border
Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Paris to Freiburg Bike Tour: Five Days Through Champagne, Lorraine, the Vosges and Alsace

Multi-day tour
5 Days · 528 km · 2,938 mParis → Freiburg
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Nice to Venice by Bike: 13 Days Through Liguria, Tuscany and Northern Italy

Multi-day tour
13 Days · 104 km · 1,143 mNice → Venice
Cross-border
Medium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Bordeaux to Nice by Bike: 11 Days Across Southern France

Multi-day tour
11 Days · 1,019 km · 6,235 mBordeaux → NiceMedium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Paris to Bordeaux Cycling Tour: Bikepacking Route through the Loire Valley, Poitou, Cognac and South-West France

Multi-day tour
6 Days · 634 km · 3,514 mParis → BordeauxMedium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Provence Cycling Loop: Bikepacking from Avignon via Nice, Verdon and Valensole

Multi-day tour
7 Days · 657 km · 8,246 mAvignon → AvignonHard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Cycling from Nice to Lyon: A Bikepacking Route through the Côte d’Azur, Provence and Mont Ventoux

Multi-day tour
6 Days · 552 km · 5,821 mNice → LyonMedium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Cycling from Lyon to Barcelona: A Bikepacking Route through Southern France and Catalonia

Multi-day tour
6 Days · 619 km · 2,172 mLyon → Barcelona
Cross-border
Medium · Mixed (25-50% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Bikepacking from Nice to Freiburg: 11 Days Through Provence, Switzerland, Jura & Black Forest

Multi-day tour
11 Days · 511 km · 5,704 mNice → Freiburg
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Ancona to Nice Cycling Route: 8-Day Bikepacking Adventure through Italy, Liguria & Southern France

Multi-day tour
8 Days · 59 km · 734 mAncona → Nice
Cross-border
Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / E-Bike

Amsterdam to Paris Cycling Route: 6-Day Bikepacking Adventure via Netherlands, Belgium & France

Multi-day tour
6 Days · 308 km · 1,625 mAmsterdam → Paris
Cross-border
Easy · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / E-Bike

Country overview

Tours

23

Stages

168

Total distance

16,283 km

Total elevation gain

141,249 m

Regions

25

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4,043 kmof Trails
10Tours
56,370 mVertical Gain
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Top Tours in France

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  • 3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel

    4 days

    469 km

  • London to Freiburg by Bike: The Ultimate 8-Day Trans-European Route

    8 days

    965 km

  • Freiburg to Ribeauvillé Cycling Tour: 2 Days through Kaiserstuhl & Alsace

    2 days

    153 km

  • Freiburg to the Vosges Cycling Tour: 4 Days via Petit Ballon & Grand Ballon

    4 days

    283 km

  • Freiburg, Alsace & Vosges Cycling Tour: 3 Days via Munster, Markstein & Thann

    3 days

    244 km

  • Corsica Cycling Tour from Bastia: Cap Corse, Bavella & Col de Vergio

    7 days

    831 km

  • Paris to Cologne Bike Tour: 6 Days through Roubaix, Flanders and Wallonia

    6 days

    574 km

  • Nice to Munich Alpine Crossing: 9-Day Road Cycling Route over Bonette, Galibier and Iseran

    9 days

    1,263 km

  • Freiburg - Colmar Cycling Loop: 5 Days through Alsace, Kaiserstuhl and the Black Forest

    5 days

    315 km

  • Belfort to Nice by Bike: An Alpine Crossing via the Jura, Galibier and Bonette to the Mediterranean

    10 days

    765 km

Day rides from France

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  • Day 31: St. Tropez → Nice

    1 day

    109 km

  • Day 30: Toulon → St. Tropez

    1 day

    67 km

  • Day 29: Marseille → Toulon

    1 day

    66 km

  • Day 28: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer → Marseille

    1 day

    105 km

  • Day 27: Gap d'Agde → Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

    1 day

    101 km

  • Day 26: Carcassonne → Gap d'Agde

    1 day

    112 km

  • Day 25: Toulouse → Carcassonne

    1 day

    98 km

  • Day 24: Auch → Toulouse

    1 day

    0 km

  • Day 23: Mont-de-Marsan → Auch

    1 day

    104 km

  • Day 22: Biscarosse → Mont-de-Marsan

    1 day

    97 km

The Curated List

Frequently Asked Questions

These routes are recommended for their scenic beauty, cultural significance, and well-maintained cycling infrastructure. Whether you're looking for challenging mountain passes or gentle valley rides, France offers diverse terrain for all skill levels.


The best time for cycling in France typically depends on altitude and weather patterns. Generally, late spring through early autumn (May-September) offers the most favorable conditions for multi-day bike tours. Check individual route details for optimal timing.


Yes! France offers cycling routes for all experience levels. Look for tours with lower daily distances (under 60km) and minimal elevation gain. Many valley routes and bike paths provide excellent beginner-friendly options.


Cycling tours in France range from easy valley rides to challenging alpine adventures. Check each tour's elevation profile, daily distance, and difficulty rating for guidance.


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