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2024 Tour de France program and race guide

AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW! The official Tour de France 2024 race program and guide includes all the route maps for each stage, plus stage start and end times, and team and rider profiles.

Cycling Sanary-sur-Mer to Nice via Toulon on the Véloroute littorale

The Véloroute littorale is a coastal bike route from Sanary-sur-Mer, just west of Toulon, to Nice.

La Régalante bike route - Cycling Mont St Michel to Nantes

La Régalante véloroute is a bike route that takes you 298km from Mont St Michel to Nantes.

Saint-Brieuc to Lorient on Voie 8 in Brittany

The Voie 8 Bretagne bike route goes from Saint-Brieuc on the northern coast of Brittany to Lorient on the Atlantic Coast. It is both practical and wonderful.

Vélocéan bike route - Pénestin to Saint-Nazaire on the Atlantic Coast

Vélocéan is a short Atlantic Coast bike route that passes through seaside communities from Pénestin to Saint-Nazaire.

Grande Traversée du Jura à Vélo – The Jura by bike from Montbéliard to Culoz

The Grande Traversée du Jura à Vélo – the Jura by bike from Montbéliard to Culoz – is one of France's most stunning long-distance road routes.

La Belle Via: Cycling Aix-les-Bains or Chambery to Valence

La Belle Via is a beautiful bike route that takes you from either Aix-les-Bains or Chambery in the Alps to Valence on the Rhone River.

My French cycling holiday bespoke planning service

Need help arranging your cycling holiday in France? Then this page is for you.

Tour de France Femmes 2024: Stage-by-stage guide

The 2024 Tour de France Femmes will be the third edition of the race after it was reintroduced in 2022.

La Voie Verte Pyrénées Cathares

La Voie Verte en Pyrénées Cathares proves that it is possible for anyone to cycle in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Vendée Vélo Tour - Circular regional bike route in western France

Vendée Vélo Tour is a circular regional bike route in western France, linking to the Atlantic Coast.

La Seine à Vélo - Cycling Paris to Le Havre and Deauville

The full La Seine à Vélo bike route from Paris to Le Havre and Deauville on the English Channel via the River Seine.

Tour de France 2024 route: Stage-by-stage guide

An overview of the 2024 Tour de France route, maps and profiles, plus links and tips for watching the TDF in France.

La Vélobuissonnière from Alençon to Saumur via Le Mans

La Vélobuissonnière from Alençon to Saumur links Veloscenie, the Loire à Velo and Velo Francette bike routes.

Accommodation for cycling in the French Alps

B&B, hotel and chalet accommodation in the French Alps, Morzine, Grenoble, Alpe d'Huez, Galibier, and on other Tour de France cols.

Santiago de Compostela bike route - Le Puy en Velay to St Jean Pied de Port

Cycle the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route from Le Puy en Velay to St Jean Pied de Port.

Bordeaux to Lacanau bike route

The Bordeaux-Lacanau bike path links one of France's premier cities – and its wine capital – to the beautiful Atlantic Coast.

Sauveterre-de-Guyenne - Lovely loop bike route

A rewarding circular Sauveterre bike ride that offers lovely cycling and a diversion from the popular Canal de Garonne route.

Taking bikes on trains to Calais and the Somme - map and advice

What you need to know about taking a bike on trains to Calais, the Somme and other places in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

What is a véloroute? What is a voie verte?

What's the different between a véloroute and a voie verte when you're cycling in France? And are they car-free? We explain the differences.

Cycling the Western Front Way

The Western Front Way is a walking and cycling route that follows the line of No Man's Land from World War One.

Euro Velo 8 - Mediterranean Cycle Route

The Euro Velo 8 Méditerranée à Vélo bike route connects Spain to Italy via the south of France. It also links with the Canal du Midi.

Véloroute de la Vallée de la Baise (V82 bike route)

The Véloroute de la Vallée de la Baise bike route from the Canal de Garonne to Nerac, Condom, Valence-sur-Baïse and Lannemezan.

Circuit Coteaux de Garonne

A circular bike route from the banks of the Canal de Garonne at Tonneins.

Île d'Oléron Vineyards bike route – St-Pierre to St-Georges d’Oleron loop

A lovely bike route through the vineyards in the north of the Île d'Oléron, off the west coast of France.

Le Tour de Gironde à Velo

From Bordeaux to beaches and vineyards, Le Tour de Gironde à Velo is a lovely bike route that takes in all the highlights of the Gironde department of south-west France.

The Ardennes to Reims via the Vineyards of the Champagne

A lovely cycle touring route that links the Ardennes to Reims, the gateway of the Champagne vineyards.

Voie verte de la vallée de la Marne (Marne Valley Greenway)

The Voie Verte de la Vallée de la Marne (Marne Valley Greenway) makes an ideal day bike ride to explore the vineyards of the Champagne.

Cabrerets and the Chemin de Halage on the Lot River

Cycling from Cabrerets to the Chemin de Halage on the Lot River, near Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and Pech Merle.

La Véloroute de la vallée du Dropt, the Dropt Valley bike route

La Véloroute de la vallée du Dropt is a one-way bike route following the river Dropt in south-west France.

Circuit Rembrandt bike route from Le Mas d'Agenais on the Canal de Garonne

Circuit Rembrandt is a lovely circular day ride from the Canal de Garonne in south-west France.

La Voie Verte des Gaves is Lourdes to Pierrefitte-Nestalas via Argelès-Gazost

La Voie Verte des Gaves is a converted railway line route from Lourdes to Pierrefitte-Nestalas via Argelès-Gazost in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Guidebook for cycling the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse

There is now an English-language guidebook from a mainstream publisher for cycling the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse.

Tips for planning your first bicycle tour

Mike Barry was one of Canada’s most respected frame-builders and a regular visitor to France. Here, we share his tips for your first cycling tour.

Maps for cycling in France

Here is an overview of IGN and Michelin maps for cycling in France – and how to choose the best one for your cycling holiday in France.

10 Epic Canal Bike Routes in France

If you are looking for an epic canal bike ride in France, then these 10 ideas from Richard Peace might provide the inspiration you need.

Cycling the wine regions of France

There are so many French wine areas to explore by bike – Caro Feely has this guide to help you decide where to start.

Itinerary for cycling for La Flow Vélo

La Flow Vélo is one of France's newest bike routes. Here's our itinerary from when we cycled from the Atlantic Coast at l’île d’Aix to Thiviers in the Dordogne.

V90 Véloroute Voie Verte de la Vallée de l'Isle - Moulin-Neuf to Perigueux

The V90 Véloroute Voie Verte de la Vallée de l'Isle goes from Moulin-Neuf, near Montpon-Ménestérol on the Dordogne/Gironde border, to Perigueux.

English guidebook for the Veloscenic bike route

An English guidebook has now been released for the popular Paris to Mont-St-Michel Veloscenic bike route.

Cycling on Île de Ré

Everything you need to know to enjoy a cycling holiday on Île de Ré, an island off the west coast of France.

Bike route for cycling from Calais to Paris

Richard Peace has this bike route suggestion for cycling from Calais to Paris.

Bike carriers and car racks for cycling in France

What you need to know about hiring or buying a car rack for your bikes while cycling in France.

Medical certificate for cycling in France

You may need a medical certificate for all cycling competitions, sportives and even some local leisure rides in France. Here's a template you can use.

A self-guided cycling holiday on La Velo Francette – a DIY itinerary

La Velo Francette is one of France's hottest cycle routes. Here's a DIY itinerary for the route.

Cycling in the Bois de Vincennes in Paris

The largest public park in Paris, the Bois de Vincennes, is an absolute delight for cyclists. Here's how to enjoy it by bike.

Circuit du Duc de Lauzun bike route

The circular Circuit du Duc de Lauzun near Eymet south of Bergerac is a gem of a bike route through vineyards, bastide towns and valleys.

Advice for vegetarians cycling in France

Cycling in France hasn’t always been easy for vegetarians – we have these tips to help make it a bit easier.

Itinerary for cycling the Canal de Garonne

Here is a do-it-yourself itinerary for cycling the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse.

School holidays and public holidays in France

Mark these public holiday and school holiday dates in your cycling diary so you don't get caught out by closed shops and fully booked accommodation.

Cycling La Sarthe à Vélo

We sent Jacqui and Adrian Brown off on La Sarthe à Vélo to check out one of France's lesser known cycling networks. Here are their daily reports.

7 things for your Veloscenie cycling holiday itinerary

Heading out on the Paris to Mont St Michel Veloscenie bike route? Here are 7 things to factor into your itinerary.

Road rules for cycling in France

Here are the road rules (read: laws) for cycling in France, according to the French Highway Code.

5 Must-Ride Mountain Bike Trails in France

France is blessed with hundreds of kilometres of world-class mountain bike trails – here are five of the best.

The Roger Lapébie bike path from Bordeaux to Sauveterre

Ravi Nookala cycles the Roger Lapébie bike path from Bordeaux to Créon and back.

5 Great Bikes Routes in Paris

Want to see Paris by bike? Local cyclist Mark Cramer has this insider's guide to 5 bike routes around Paris

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2024 Tour de France program and race guide

AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW! The official Tour de France 2024 race program and guide includes all the route maps for each stage, plus stage start and end times, and team and rider profiles.

Posted: 23 Apr 2024