from Nice
to Freiburg
E-Bike: 4h 23 / day
Bike: 5h 51 / day
From Nice to Freiburg: this 11-day bikepacking route links the Mediterranean, Provence, the Alpine foothills, Switzerland, the Jura and the Black Forest into one varied cycling adventure across Europe. The route leads from the Côte d’Azur via Grasse, Castellane, Sisteron and Grenoble, then continues past the Rhône, Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel towards Fribourg, Balsthal and finally Freiburg. Expect quiet backroads, long climbs, historic towns, river valleys, vineyards and constant changes in scenery. Create a free Rogonneur account to unlock the full route, GPX files, daily stages and practical planning tips.
Start with Day 1 and move through the bike tour stage by stage.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
851 km
Hard
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11 days
67 km1,001 m
70 km1,403 m
83 km763 m
141 km1,087 m
105 km808 m
45 km642 m
86 km607 m
48 km401 m
85 km504 m
68 km847 m
Travel to start
The tour start is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the final transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride to the route.
Travel from finish
The tour finish is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride after the final stage.
Freiburg to Nice by Bike: Alpine Crossing via Grand-Saint-Bernard and Col de la Lombarde
The ride changes character almost every day. After the calm roll through the Upper Rhine plain, things get sharper beyond Basel: Dornach, Hochwald and the first Jura hills bring forest, pasture and lo...
8 days
783 km
Nice to Munich Alpine Crossing: 9-Day Road Cycling Route over Bonette, Galibier and Iseran
This route is not a gentle Alpine crossing with short daily rides. It is long, mountainous and built as a proper road journey. The opening days are shaped by sustained climbs, deep valleys and fast ch...
9 days
1,263 km
London to Freiburg by Bike: The Ultimate 8-Day Trans-European Route
A masterclass in continental bicycle infrastructure. The track features an optimized mix of car-free asphalt greenways, historic riverside towpaths, and pristine agricultural gravel sectors. It is per...
8 days
965 km
3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel
The sporting appeal of this multi-country loop lies in the continuous adaptation to shifting road surfaces and distinct microclimates. The technical start in the southern Breisgau region demands stric...
4 days
469 km
Alps Cycle Route: An 8-Day Bike Tour from Freiburg to Venice
Engineered for pure riding flow, the technical layout heavily utilizes dedicated, traffic-free infrastructure. The tarmac-to-gravel ratio favors smooth endurance setups, making 30mm or 32mm tyres the ...
8 days
726 km
Belfort to Nice by Bike: An Alpine Crossing via the Jura, Galibier and Bonette to the Mediterranean
This is not a polished greatest-hits Alpine route. It feels more like a real crossing, with all the changes that come with it: quiet rail-side roads and lakeshore riding, tight valleys with rock close...
10 days
765 km
