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Cycling in Alps: Routes, Maps & Travel Tips

9Tours
40Stages
3,783 kmTotal Distance
53,416 mTotal Elevation

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9Tours
40Stages
3,783 kmTotal distance
53,416 mTotal elevation gain
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Tours in Alps

9 tours · 3,783 km · 53,416 m
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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

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

Multi-day tour
10 Days · 579 km · 10,117 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 · 299 km · 1,319 mLyon → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · 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 im Breisgau → Nice
Cross-border
Medium · 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 · 346 km · 2,204 mBordeaux → NiceMedium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

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

Multi-day tour
7 Days · 239 km · 2,533 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 · 231 km · 2,952 mNice → LyonMedium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

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

Multi-day tour
11 Days · 374 km · 3,300 mNice → Freiburg im Breisgau
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Region overview

Tours

9

Stages

40

Total distance

3,783 km

Total elevation gain

53,416 m

Country

France

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Quick facts

Terrain

44% Mountains, 47% Hills, 9% Flat

Best months

April, June, July, September

Surfaces

75% Tarmac, 3% Mixed, 22% Mostly Tarmac

Traffic

Quiet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 days

851 km

Day rides from Alps

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Day 8: Vinadio → Nice

Day 8: Vinadio → Nice

1 day

120 km

Day 7: Cuneo → Vinadio

Day 7: Cuneo → Vinadio

1 day

36 km

Day 6: Turin → Cuneo

Day 6: Turin → Cuneo

1 day

0 km

Day 5: Aosta → Turin

Day 5: Aosta → Turin

1 day

122 km

Day 4: Chamoson → Aosta

Day 4: Chamoson → Aosta

1 day

102 km

Day 3: Murten → Chamoson

Day 3: Murten → Chamoson

1 day

140 km

Day 2: Basel → Murten

Day 2: Basel → Murten

1 day

109 km

Day 1: Freiburg → Basel

Day 1: Freiburg → Basel

1 day

69 km

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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, 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.


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