Compare tours, stages and useful stops across the region.
3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel
Nice to Munich Alpine Crossing: 9-Day Road Cycling Route over Bonette, Galibier and Iseran
Belfort to Nice by Bike: An Alpine Crossing via the Jura, Galibier and Bonette to the Mediterranean
Lyon to Freiburg Cycling Route: From the Saône through Burgundy to the Black Forest
Freiburg to Nice by Bike: Alpine Crossing via Grand-Saint-Bernard and Col de la Lombarde
Nice to Venice by Bike: 13 Days Through Liguria, Tuscany and Northern Italy
Bordeaux to Nice by Bike: 11 Days Across Southern France
Provence Cycling Loop: Bikepacking from Avignon via Nice, Verdon and Valensole
Cycling from Nice to Lyon: A Bikepacking Route through the Côte d’Azur, Provence and Mont Ventoux
Bikepacking from Nice to Freiburg: 11 Days Through Provence, Switzerland, Jura & Black Forest
Tours
10
Stages
42
Total distance
4,043 km
Total elevation gain
56,370 m
Country
France
Terrain
47% Hills, 44% Mountains, 9% Flat
Best months
June, July, September
Surfaces
9% Mixed, 65% Tarmac, 26% Mostly Tarmac
Traffic
Quiet
3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel
4 days
469 km
Nice to Munich Alpine Crossing: 9-Day Road Cycling Route over Bonette, Galibier and Iseran
9 days
1,263 km
Belfort to Nice by Bike: An Alpine Crossing via the Jura, Galibier and Bonette to the Mediterranean
10 days
765 km
Lyon to Freiburg Cycling Route: From the Saône through Burgundy to the Black Forest
7 days
535 km
Freiburg to Nice by Bike: Alpine Crossing via Grand-Saint-Bernard and Col de la Lombarde
8 days
783 km
Nice to Venice by Bike: 13 Days Through Liguria, Tuscany and Northern Italy
13 days
999 km
Bordeaux to Nice by Bike: 11 Days Across Southern France
11 days
1,019 km
Provence Cycling Loop: Bikepacking from Avignon via Nice, Verdon and Valensole
7 days
657 km
Cycling from Nice to Lyon: A Bikepacking Route through the Côte d’Azur, Provence and Mont Ventoux
6 days
552 km
Bikepacking from Nice to Freiburg: 11 Days Through Provence, Switzerland, Jura & Black Forest
11 days
851 km
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, Alps offers diverse terrain for all skill levels.
The best time for cycling in Alps 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! Alps 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 Alps range from easy valley rides to challenging alpine adventures. Check each tour's elevation profile, daily distance, and difficulty rating for guidance.
