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Search for tours:2025 Tour de France – A guided ride along a Tour de France stage
Cycle the final 30 or 40km of the stage of your choice
Meeting in the morning near the Tour route at an easily accessible car park around 30km from the finish of the day's stage. Enjoy a breakfast of pastries and coffee and your guide. After adjusting your bike to your body shape, you'll set off for the last 30 to 40 kilometres to the finish line of your chosen stage. A guide will cycle by your side throughout the day, while you'll also have van support so that you can move at their own pace. Like the TDF peloton, the roads will be closed for the occasion and an official car will escort you across the finish line to the cheers of the crowds already lining the roads. Afterwards, you'll have the privilege of standing on the official podium of the Tour de France – an unforgettable memory. A gourmet picnic will be provided as close as possible to the finish and you'll be able to enjoy it as the pro riders whizz by. The price of this tour does not include bike hire, although lots of options are available if you can't bring your own bike. Please note that at the time of writing the website for this tour is in French only, but the team at Rêve de Vélo will be happy to answer any of your questions in English over the phone or by email.
An Epic Mont Ventoux Road Cycling Trip
Conquer the mighty Mont Ventoux with local experts
Offered by:
Ride And More Travel – Provence
Phone number:
+33 (0)6 76 35 50 96
Tour length:
5 days/4 nights
Price:
From €785
This is a cycling holiday for avid roadies looking for a challenge on arguably the most iconic of the Tour de France climbs. Three roads depart the plains to reach the lunar landscapes of the summit, from where the views extend to the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. From your accommodation at the foot of mighty Ventoux, Christophe, a local cycling expert who grew up in the shadow of the Ventoux, has created no less than 10 rides, including a leisurely ride through the plains, to the coveted Cingles du Ventoux challenge: an exclusive club for those who have completed all three climbs in a single day. Explore breathtaking roads, enjoy villages that are off the usual beaten Provence track, and restore your energy with delicious Provençal fare. Stay in carefully selected hotels and B&Bs – you can choose between 2/3* or 5* options. Each one is sourced personally by Christophe and run by owners who are used to welcoming cyclists. The price of this tour includes 4 nights' accommodation with breakfast, 5 days of riding itineraries on a GPS app, a welcome briefing, all luggage transfers, private transfer to Avignon on the final day, on-call assistance, concierge service for restaurant and activities, 24/7 emergency assistance and a brand new helmet and water bottle. Bikes are not included but high-end road bikes can be rented if required. Each day you'll ride between 60km and 100km and climb between 675m and 4600m.
Anyone for Corsica? My bespoke cycling service
Let me help you sort your cycling holiday with this personal service
Located off the southern coast of France, the island of Corsica is a MAGIC place to cycle. It's diverse and beautiful and isolated, yet within reach. You can fly in or get the ferry across, you can ride guided or unguided, in the hills or along the coast. If you want to find out more about Corsica, or if you need a hand planning your cycling holiday there, then the my bespoke Freewheeling France service could be for you. I can help you tailor your trip to your budget, your time and your ability. Just check out the info in my blog here and drop me a line. Whether it's road riding or mountain biking, whether you're cycling solo or in a group – just email me through your requirements and I'll help take the hassle out of planning a super cycling holiday in one of France's most amazing corners. Lyn @ FWF.
Bespoke Provence Cycling Holidays
My bespoke service to help you plan your Provence cycling holiday
Provence is one of the most popular regions for cycling in France, but deciding where exactly where to ride can be hard (there's so much to see and do). So I've set up this special reader service to help you find the right guided or self-guided ride for your ability and budget. If you can't find the right tour for you on these pages, I can hook you up with experts on the ground to help you arrange luggage transfers, bike hire and accommodation, or to recommend routes and provide maps. It may help take the stress and worry out of your trip, as well as save you some pennies on booking each element separately. (I have a similar service for Corsica and one for Ventoux – for other French cycling destinations, just email me at lyn@freewheelingfrance.com).
Cross the French Pyrenees by Bike – Guided
Ride the great cols of the Pyrenees from the Med Sea to the Atlantic
During the Tour de France, the riders cross the two biggest mountain ranges in France: the Alps and the Pyrenees. This fully supported tour offers the chance to ride the length of the Pyrenees from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. The route alternates between mythical Tour de France cols and lesser-known passes so that you can discover the many facets of the Pyrenees – from dense forests and jagged peaks to the lush green mountains of the Basque country. The price of this tour includes the assistance of a trip leader in a support vehicle (breakdown assistance, daily luggage transport and catering), 7 nights in 2* and 3* hotels in double/twin rooms with en-suite facilities, 7 hearty breakfasts, 7 picnic lunches prepared daily with fresh, regional products: high-energy salad (pasta, rice, lentil), cheese, cold cuts, fruit and muesli/cereal bars, 7 dinners (3 or 4-course menus), carefully designed itineraries on 2 levels of difficulty (80-110km per day or 100-150km per day), navigation app, detailed road book with maps (digital format) and GPS tracks. See here for the regular departure dates.
Cycle Through the Upper French Alps
Conquer cols with Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc as your backdrop
Offered by:
Cyclomundo
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 50 87 21 09
Tour length:
6 nights / 7 days
Price:
From €1050
One of Cyclomundo's best-selling trips has been revamped for 2022 to take-in even more of this stunning area. With Lake Geneva, Lake Annecy and Mont Blanc as picture perfect backdrops. Ride between 50 and 100km a day through the Chablais mountain area and skirt the southern shore of Lake Geneva. En route, conquer the area's best climbs, including Col de la Forclaz, Col de la Croix-Fry, the Colombiere, Col de Joux-Plane, Col de l'Encrenaz, Col de la Ramaz, Col de la Faucille, Col de la Givrine and Col du Marchairuz. On your last day, cross the Lake in Yvoire – an impossibly photogenic Medieval village – and ride through the Swiss Jura. Price includes transfer between Geneva airport and your first/last place of stay, 6 nights of accommodation, daily breakfast, 3 dinners, luggage transfer between hotels, a GPS device (subject to availability) and detailed route maps and notes. Bike rental can be arranged on request.
Cycling + French Lessons in the Alps (Morzine)
Learn French while riding in the Alps – a perfect combination
Offered by:
Alpine French School
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 50 79 08 38
Tour length:
6 nights (5 half-days and one full day free for cycling, 5 half-day French classes – longer courses available)
Price:
Packages and prices can be tailored for you
Learn French while indulging in a French cycling holiday in the Alps. This French language course – tailored especially for cyclists – includes three hours a day of intensive French lessons over five days. When you're not in the classroom you'll be out on the bike in the Morzine area climbing Joux Plane, Avoriaz, Ramaz and much more. The cycling – over five half-days and one full day – is unguided, so ride as much or as little as you like. Helen (an avid rider herself) and her team will be on hand to help with local route advice and maps. The price includes self-catered accommodation in a shared apartment or lodgings with a local host family. Ask Helen about options if you'd like to take a longer package of French lessons, or if you need more time on the bike.
Cycling from Mont Ventoux to Alpe d'Huez
A guided or self-guided ride conquering two of France's icons
Offered by:
Cyclomundo
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 50 87 21 09
Tour length:
6 nights/ 7 days
Price:
From €1285
Forget watching the Tour de France on television – experience some of the most famous climbs in south-western France for yourself on this 7-day journey from Mont Ventoux to Alpe d’Huez. Cycle up the 'Giant of Provence' – twice if you want! – and follow Cyclomundo's tried-and-tested Alps itinerary. Encounter mind-boggling vistas, gorgeous gorges, and the charming towns of Sault, Orpierre, Guillestre, and Briançon, among others. This is a challenging self-guided tour passing over such legendary cols as the Izoard and climbing the famous 21 hairpin bends to Alpe d’Huez. The amazing views are an added bonus. Available self-guided or fully guided with on-road vehicle support. Price includes 5 nights' accommodation, daily breakfast, 2 dinners, luggage transfers, marked maps and route notes, a GPS device (subject to availability). Bike rentals available on request.
Cycling holiday to the highlights of the French Basque country
Explore the Pays-Basque and the foothills of the Pyrenees with its unique history and culture
Offered by:
Le Vélo Voyageur
Phone number:
+33 (0)1 80 91 98 18
Tour length:
8 days
Price:
From €1179
This is a wonderful self-guided loop around the French Basque country that starts in Biarritz and finishes back there 8 days later after some amazing riding on quiet country roads or cycle paths. Along the way, visit Bayonne – famed for its colourful timbered houses – and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a beautiful stopover on the route of the Santiago de Compostela. Throughout the trip, enjoy the delicious local products such as the famous Espelette chilli peppers and Basque tarts to give you lots of energy. The itinerary also takes you to the Atlantic coast on the Velodysee Euro Velo 1 bike route, passing by the coastal town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its cosy harbour before arriving back in Biarritz. Electric bikes are provided on this tour to help flatten the roads on the inland portion of the tour. Luggage transfers, accommodation and all maps and GPS guidance also included.
Cycling Holidays in the Lot et Garonne – Fixed base holidays for small groups
Discover the Lot Valley on a guided bespoke cycling holiday
Offered by:
Lamamotte Gite Cycling Holidays
Tour length:
4 to 7 nights (with guided rides)
Price:
From €300 per person
Jess and Mark are keen road cyclists and offer unguided, or fully guided, road cycling holidays from their luxurious, fixed base accommodation complete with pool. The Lot et Garonne has quiet country roads and rolling hills, making it ideal for intermediate cyclists in particular. Ride distances and difficulty can be tailored for you. The area has superb scenery, including river valleys, chateaux and castles, medieval hilltop Bastide towns and rural landscapes. All rides are organised to stop at scenic destinations for photos and refreshments. Local destinations include Monflanquin, Pujols, Penne d’Agenais and Nerac. These holidays are for groups of between 4 and 10 people staying in a beautifully converted farmhouse with a pool in a rural setting. There are 5 bedrooms, a mix of doubles and twins, some with ensuite. The price includes luxury accommodation. Continental breakfast, 3-course evening meal with wine, guided rides and transfers from Bergerac Airport can be arranged. Self-catering is an option available on request. Hire of quality carbon road bikes can easily be arranged or you can bring your own. You can also see Jess and Mark's Facebook page here.
Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes - Supported Road Biking
Lake Geneva to the Côte d'Azur via the big cols of the Tour de France
Cross the French Alps from Lake Geneva to the Côte d'Azur on this fantastic 8-day tour. Ride from the Northern Alps and the Mont Blanc range right to the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea via some of the most mythical cols in road biking: L'Iseran, Le Galibier, Le Lautaret, L'lzoard and many more. Road biking doesn't get any better than this! The price of this tour includes the assistance of a trip leader in a support vehicle (breakdown assistance, daily luggage transport and catering), accommodation in 2* and 3* hotels, hearty breakfasts, picnic lunches prepared daily with fresh, regional products: high-energy salad (pasta, rice, lentil), cheese, cold cuts, fruit and muesli/cereal bars, dinners (3 or 4-course menus), carefully designed itineraries on 2 levels of difficulty, navigation app, a detailed road book with maps (digital format) and GPS tracks.
Epic Provence Road Cycling Holiday
Locally designed road biking itinerary taking in the best of Provence
Offered by:
Ride And More Travel – Provence
Phone number:
+33 (0)6 76 35 50 96
Tour length:
7 days/6 nights
Price:
From €1265
Local cycling expert and guide Christophe, who was born in the Vaucluse, has personally designed this itinerary to take in Provence's best landscapes. Discover a rich and varied region, accompanied by the sound of cicadas and the scents of the garrigue. Provence is a land of poetry and gastronomy but also a true cycling paradise. Visit some of the prettiest villages in France, ride through vineyards and fields of lavender and enjoy fascinating stops along the way. On your own or with a guide, experience a handcrafted trip designed by locals to take you off the beaten path. For self-guided riders, routes are provided on a GPS, with lots of great insider information on the dedicated Ride And More app. There are several ride options each day, so you can easily adjust what you decide to do on a daily basis. Stay in carefully selected hotels and B&Bs – choose between 2 or 3-star or 5-star. The price includes accommodation and breakfasts, 5 days of riding with itineraries/GPS, a welcome briefing, luggage transfers, private transfers to Avignon on the final day, a concierge service for restaurants and activities, 24/7 emergency assistance and a new helmet and water bottle. Bikes are not included but high-end road bikes are available for rent. Each day you'll ride between 60km and 100km and climb between 650m and 2000m.
Étape du Tour 2025 - Ride it!
Ride the 2025 Étape du Tour cyclosportive from Albertville to La Plagne
Offered by:
Rêve de Vélo
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 67 15 82 04
Tour length:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From €1190
Experience the legend of the Tour de France on the same roads and in the same conditions as the professionals with this guided tour that allows you to enjoy this exceptional experience knowing that everything has been organised for you. Arrive on the July 18, acclimatise and prepare on July 19 before the ride itself on July 20. Included in the price of this experience is your race number, 3 nights' accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 3 evening meals, a guide and support vehicle, transfers with your own driver and refreshment stops throughout the stage. You can bring your own bike or hire one. Please note that at the time of writing the website for this tour was in French only, but the team at Rêve de Vélo will be happy to answer any of your questions in English over the phone or by email.
French Classes + Mountain Biking (Morzine)
Learn French while mountain biking in Morzine – a perfect combination
Offered by:
Alpine French School
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 50 79 08 38
Tour length:
6 nights' accommodation (3 half-day biking sessions, 5 half-day French classes – longer courses available)
Price:
Packages and prices can be tailored for you
Combine mountain biking in the incredible Alps with intensive French lessons. This course – tailored for mountain bikers new and old – includes three hours a day of intensive French lessons over five days. When you're not in the classroom you'll be out on the bike, exploring the Morzine, Châtel and Les Gets trails in the High Alps. This is prime mountain bike country with a plethora of cross-country and downhill routes on offer (more than 650km of marked trails in total). Your mountain biking can be guided or unguided, and routes can be tailored to your experience and ability. The price includes self-catered accommodation in a shared apartment or lodgings with a local host family. Ask Helen about options if you'd like to take a longer package of French lessons.
Giants of the Alps - Road Cycling
Ride the iconic cols of the Tour de France between Savoie and Dauphiné
For over 100 years, images of the mythical climbs of the Tour de France and their heroes have fed our imagination. And these legendary mountain roads of the Savoie and Dauphiné regions have lost none of their fascination. This is a 7-day loop to discover these giants of the Alps. Set off for the Cormet de Roselend and the Iseran, Galibier, Glandon, Croix de Fer and Madeleine passes. Tackle the mythical climb of Alpe d'Huez and its 21 bends, that of La Toussuire and finally the famous Montvernier laces, magnificently clinging to the cliffs of the Maurienne Valley. A day's ride around Bourg d'Oisans allows you to fully enjoy the wild roads of this Alpine cycling paradise. This fully supported tour is for seasoned col-baggers as well as newer climbers. The price includes the assistance of a trip leader in a support vehicle (breakdown assistance, daily luggage transport and catering), accommodation in 2* and 3* hotels, breakfasts, picnic lunches prepared daily with fresh, regional products: high-energy salad (pasta, rice, lentil), cheese, cold cuts, fruit and muesli/cereal bars, dinners (3 or 4-course menus), carefully designed itineraries on 2 levels of difficulty, navigation app, a detailed road book with maps (digital format) and GPS tracks.
Need planning help? Use our bespoke service
Let Freewheeling France help you plan your French cycling adventures
If you want to cycle in France but you're not sure where to go or how to sort it – maybe you're strugglng to find accommodation or the right self-guided or guided ride for you – then this service is for you. It's my own bespoke service that matches your holiday wishlist to the right tour operator or accommodation option for you. This is for riders who need a little support on the road – anything and everything from accommodation advice and route planning to hiring bikes and luggage transfers. I'm working with a network of cycling specialists across France to offer you the best cycling holidays possible – and tailored just for you, your dates and your cycling ability. Hit the brown button below or see this link for details.
Paris-Roubaix Challenge 2025
Tackle the cobbled classic yourself this spring
Offered by:
Rêve de Vélo
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 67 15 82 04
Tour length:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From €120
Take part in the Paris-Roubaix Challenge this year – the cyclosportive that runs in conjunction with the classic pro event. Rêve de Vélo will provide you with a race number and organise a night's accommodation, allowing you to relax and enjoy the experience of riding the legendary Paris-Roubaix on the same roads – and cobbles – and under the same conditions as the professionals. You'll arrive on April 11 and stay in Roubaix before taking part in the event itself on April 12. Bike hire not included, but can be arranged. Please note that at the time of writing the website for this tour was in French only but the team at Rêve de Vélo will be happy to answer any of your questions in English over the phone or by email. (See also their other Monuments trips).
Upper Provence, Ventoux, and Luberon
Get right to the heart of beautiful Provence on this self-guided holiday
Offered by:
Cyclomundo
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 50 87 21 09
Tour length:
5 nights / 6 days
Price:
From €1115
This six-day, self-guided bike tour allows you to explore the heart of Provence at a more challenging level than other tours of the region. Beginning in Bédoin and ending in Gargas, the itinerary features relatively short daily rides, allowing you to fully experience Provence rather than just see it as you pass by. With options to climb the legendary Mont Ventoux, or snake through the Gorges de la Nesque, your efforts will be rewarded with numerous spectacular views. Highlights include visits to some of Provence’s most acclaimed wine-making towns (Vacqueyas, Gigondas, Beaumes de Venise), stops in several of France’s “most beautiful” villages (Séguret, Gordes, and Roussillon), and options to climb legendary Mont Ventoux or snake through the Gorges de la Nesque. Each night, you’ll stay in comfortable, character-filled hotels set in utterly charming towns. Price includes 5 nights of accommodation, daily breakfast, 1 dinner, luggage transfer, detailed maps and route notes, a GPS device (subject to availability), and transfers to and from Avignon. Bike rental can be arranged on request.
Ventoux Cycling Holidays
My bespoke service to help you plan your Mont Ventoux cycling holiday
It's the icon of Provence, a Tour de France legend. I get loads of enquiries each year about Ventoux cycling holidays and accommodation – to help give you the info you need, I've set up this bespoke service to help you find the right tour for your ability (and budget). Just send me your wishlist and I'll suggest some local options to help take the stress and worry out of your trip. I'll point you to guided or self-guided rides, plus accommodation and support services such as bike hire and transfer services. (I have a similar service for Corsica – for other French cycling holidays, just email me at lyn@freewheelingfrance.com). Photo thanks to Adam Bird.
All accommodation has been checked to ensure it meets our cycle-friendly criteria. We also deal with tour operators personally before adding them to the site. To recommend a great French cycling holiday or a nice bike-friendly place to stay, please email lyn@freewheelingfrance.com
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