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Search for tours:Loire Valley from Blois to Amboise in 4 days
An easy meander along the Loire Valley for all abilities
Offered by:
Le Vélo Voyageur
Phone number:
+33 (0) 1 80 91 98 18
Tour length:
4 days
Price:
From €359
This is a very easy Loire Valley bike ride for cyclists of all ages and abilities. The route is along established bike paths and quiet roads, making it a safe and easy weekend getaway for young and old. Visit the Loire's famous chateaux (including Blois, Chenonceau, Amboise, Cheverny, Beauregard, Chaumont and Le Clos Lucé) at a leisurely pace, stopping to take photos or taste wine en route. This is an enchanting river ride that will give you a true taste of the Loire – and make you want to come back. It's also been tried and tested by Bérangère and Eugénie at Le Vélo Voyageur, who started cycling across France when they were 22; they never stopped.
Loire's Chateaux and Vineyards
Pedal gently through fairytale France on this self-guided tour
Offered by:
BSpoke Cycling Tours
Phone number:
+44 (0)20 7471 7750
Tour length:
4 or 7 nights
Price:
From £745
Soaring high-slated turrets are your constant companions on this tour of the famous chateaux of the Loire valley. As you spend 8 days cycling through glorious countryside and medieval towns, you can sample some of the world's finest food and wine while staying in highly rated 3- and 4-star accommodation. Lots of the route is on quiet roads or the Loire à Velo cycle path, so a relaxing ride with a chance to enjoy the natural surroundings is guaranteed. The price includes bed and breakfast. Optional fights and transfers from UK can be arranged. Luggage transfers, bikes, panniers and puncture repair kits and route maps all included, as is assistance whenever needed. Tandems and electric bikes available on request.
Mediterranean Cycle Route from Avignon to Sete
Discover Provence and the Camargue on this coastal bike route
Offered by:
Le Vélo Voyageur
Phone number:
+33 (0)1 80 91 98 18
Tour length:
7 days
Price:
From €949
The Mediterranean cycle path winds its way through diverse and varied landscapes from Provence to the Mediterranean coast. You'll start your self-guided tour in Avignon, where the Palais des Papes looks over the medieval alleys. From there, ride into Provence, reaching the postcard village of St Rémy-de-Provence, a small Provençal jewel and accompanied by the sweet singing of cicadas and the pleasant smell of heather. In the Camargue, encounter flamingoes and wild horses. In Aigues-Mortes, gaze over the reddish hues of the salt marshes. The Mediterranean Cycle Route continues along the sand dunes and coast to the city of Montpellier and onto the Mediterranean coast at Sète, where you can relax in front of a nice plate of fresh seafood. The price of this tour includes bikes, luggage transfers, accommodation with breakfast and detailed route information.
Mont Ventoux Challenge
A challenging weekend of road riding in Provence
Offered by:
BSpoke Cycling Tours
Phone number:
+44 (0)20 3918 7846
Tour length:
4 nights
Price:
From £1150
Climb one of France's showpiece peaks, the iconic Mont Ventoux, on the classic Tour de France Bedoin route. This self-guided holiday is based in Mazan, a short ride from Bedoin, helping to make a hassle-free ascent. The route starts with 10 mostly flat kilometres into Bedoin, which serves as the perfect warmup. As well as tackling the giant of Provence, enjoy additional handcrafted routes taking in the Gorges de la Nesque and the charming towns of this stunning part of France. The price of this tour includes meals, transport and accommodation in Mazan. Flights from the UK and airport transfers can also be arranged.
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On the heels of the Impressionists in Normandy
Normandy by bike, from the Côte d'Albâtre to the Pays de Caux
Offered by:
France Bike Trips
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 58 14 04 35
Tour length:
3 or 4 days
Price:
From €245
Always on the lookout for contrast, light and atmosphere, painters never choose an area by chance – and these places tend to also be great places for holidays, places to wind down and relax. It wasn't just a few painters who fell in love with Normandy, but an entire movement. From the grey and blue hues of the English Channel to the ever-changing skies, the white chalk cliffs of Etretat, the traditional ochre cob of the houses and their abundant flower arrangements, the Côte d'Albâtre is far more colourful than one imagines. The Impressionists had stumbled upon a never-ending source of inspiration. It's an inspiration as well for this cycling tour: a superb mix of quiet coastal backroads, interspersed with charming fishing ports and small villages, the cliffs of Etretat, but also the wonderful Fécamp and Veulettes-sur-Mer. The price of this tour includes 2 or 3 nights in guesthouses and 2* or 3* hotels in double rooms with en-suite facilities, 2 or 3 breakfasts, daily baggage transfers, a carefully designed itinerary, navigation app for smartphones, a detailed roadbook including maps (digital format) and GPS tracks. Easy and moderate options.
Pearls of Provence
From Avignon to Arles under the gaze of the mighty Mont Ventoux
Offered by:
France Bike Trips
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 58 14 04 35
Tour length:
6 days
Price:
From €645
What better way to explore the heart of this charming corner of Provence than on a bike? From bustling Avignon and the Palais des Papes, cross lush orchards and wine estates – including the famous Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Beaumes de Venise. The route offers breathtaking views of the Dentelles de Montmirail and the majestic Mont Ventoux. A network of quiet roads with little traffic will take you from village to village as you discover the local architecture and cultural heritage. Further south, reach the white rocks of the Parc des Alpilles before heading towards the medieval perched city of Les Baux de Provence, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. To finish the week, gently descend to the ancient city of Arles, whose historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The price of this tour includes 5 nights in guesthouses and 2* or 3* hotels in double rooms with en-suite facilities, 5 breakfasts, daily baggage transfers, carefully designed itineraries with different levels of difficulty, navigation app for smartphones, a detailed roadbook including maps (digital format) and GPS tracks.
Perfumes of Provence
Stunning light and colours of the Luberon hills, valleys and villages
Offered by:
BSpoke Cycling Tours
Phone number:
+44 (0) 20 3733 3617
Tour length:
4 or 7 nights
Price:
From £840
Explore Van Gogh’s playground – Provence is bursting with colour, from dazzling sunflowers and lavender to emerald rivers and red cliffs – best enjoyed with local food and a glass of rosé. it's a colourful landscape strewn with lavender fields, sunflowers and grapevines. Provence enjoys a wonderful Mediterranean climate – and this self-guided tour helps you make the most of it. Take in the Luberon hills through lush green valleys and ancient villages. The light here is dazzling – no wonder so many artists have painted the region’s varying vistas. And the food is wonderful too. The tour includes fully serviced bikes, water bottle and accessories, B&B/hotel 3 and 4-star accommodation, tour information pack upon arrival, detailed maps (often including GPS maps), local support whenever needed and full financial protection through ABTA and ATOL. E-bikes available on request. Flights and transfers from the UK available on request
Postcards of Provence: From Papal Avignon to Roman Arles
An incredibly varied cycling holiday in beautiful Provence
This self-guided cycling holiday explores the heart of Provence – visit the papal palace of Avignon, Van Gogh's St-Rémy-de-Provence and the Roman city of Arles. Your luggage is transferred ahead as you cycle through vines, orchards, and the rice paddies of the Camargue. A journey southward – with the warm prevailing winds to your back – to reveal quintessential Provençal landscapes of olive groves and sunflower fields framed by the dramatic hills of the Alpilles, ending in the Rhône’s luxuriant delta, a unique area known as the Camargue where flamingos and egrets fly lazily overhead while gardians (cowboys) ride the region’s famed white horses to herd their black bulls across the patchwork of grassy waterways, reed beds, rice paddies and lagoons. The price of this tour includes accommodation, meals, bike hire, luggage transfers, plus cycling notes and maps. Electric bikes are also available for an additional charge.
Provencal Perfection
A diverse tour of Provence taking in the highlights of stunning
Offered by:
BSpoke Cycling Tours
Phone number:
+44 (0) 20 3918 6923
Tour length:
9 nights
Price:
From £2740
Few places lend themselves to being explored by bicycle quite as perfectly as Provence in the south-eastern corner of France. This self-guided cycling tour takes you between some of the region’s most stunning spots, from Van Gogh country in St-Remy-de-Provence to the lavender fields of the Luberon and into the wine country of the Côtes du Rhône. Make your way through this diverse region, stopping in boutique hotels, all under your own pedal power. The cycling on this tour is easy going, with average distances of 35km per day, meaning you will have plenty of time to dismount and explore to your heart’s content and to ride at your own pace. The price of this tour includes delightful 3 and 4-star hotels on a B&B, 6 evening meals, fully serviced bikes with panniers, water bottle and repair kit, detailed route information through the Ride With GPS app, expert on-the-spot support, luggage transferred between hotels and 100% financial security through ABTA and ATOL. E-bike upgrades available on request.
Provence and its Most Beautiful Villages
Cycle among charming landscapes and villages of Provence
Offered by:
Abicyclette Voyages
Phone number:
+33 (0)2 30 964 954
Tour length:
9 days / 8 nights
Price:
From €925
Often perched, with their houses regrouped around the castle, Provencal villages dominate the surrounding vineyards, and plains. They offer unique landscapes perfect for cycling, with vineyards and plane trees lining your route. This self-guided itinerary includes all six of the villages in Provence classified as 'Most beautiful villages of France': Séguret in the Haut-Vaucluse, Venasque in the Comtat Venaissin, Gordes, Roussillon, Ménerbes in the Luberon and, finally, Les Baux de Provence in the heart from the Alpilles massif. Your efforts to reach these pretty villages will be rewarded every time with spectacular views (and, often, good coffee!) The price includes 24/7 phone assistance, GPS guided itinerary, luggage transfers, bike rental, and accommodation with a number of different options to cater for all budgets.
Riverside Riding in the Loire
Riverside riding among fairytale chateaux
Offered by:
BSpoke Cycling Tours
Phone number:
+44 (0)20 7471 7750
Tour length:
4 or 6 nights
Price:
From £985
Take the scenic riverside cycle route along the river Loire as it meanders westwards from Blois to Saumur. A perfect riding tour for anyone hoping to visit the most celebrated châteaux in France and to sample the produce along the way. The cycling days are varied, a perfect mix of tourist sites and countryside, with mileage ranging from 27km per day to 63km (though this can be further tailored for you). This is a self-guided tour, with bikes, panniers and handlebar bags included, along with stacks of local knowledge, and full route maps and notes. Flights from the UK can also be arranged and included in your itinerary. Electric bikes available on request.
Road biking - Le Tour de La Provence
Explore the ups and downs of the beautifully varied Provence region
Offered by:
BSpoke Cycling Tours
Phone number:
+44 (0)20 3411 0632
Tour length:
6 nights
Price:
From £1295
Provence is one of France’s cycling heartlands. The landscape is a mix of wide valleys, small mountain ranges, such as the Alpilles, and dramatic gorges. The landscape’s majesty is matched by the charm and beauty of the towns and villages that sit within it, where French café culture is at its finest and the cuisine is built on the region’s excellent local produce, served alongside refreshing local wines. Whilst soaking all of this in, the silhouette of Mont Ventoux is never far from view. Will you go for the summit? Highlights include the twisting climb up the Val d’Enfer and the views from Baux-de-Provence at the top, the picturesque hilltop villages of Provence and the climb of Mont Ventoux (or at least a visit to Bedoin!) The price of this tour includes fully serviced aluminium road bikes (carbon fibre upgrade available), water bottle and accessories, 3 and 4-star B&B/hotel accommodation, tour information pack upon arrival, detailed navigational material, often including GPS maps, local support whenever needed. Flights and transfers from the UK are available on request. Full financial protection through ABTA and ATOL.
The Atlantic coast cycle route from Arcachon to Biarritz
A relaxing ride surrounded by nature and the seaside
This tour will you down the Atlantic coast of France from Arcachon to Biarritz is an easy bike ride except for a short stretch after Biscarrosse, where you bike softly up and down the dunes, which lets face it sounds like fun anyway! You will begin in the beautiful old seaside town of Arcachon and then head south towards the highest dune in Europe, the Pilat dune befire following the Southern part of the Atlantic cycle route named Velodyssey. Along the way you will ride through quiet pine forests, nice villages, typically just a few steps away from a lake, and of course you can stop at any moment on the long beaches of the Atlantic for a dip or relax. The final part of the holiday will takes you along the Basque coast, first to Bayonne and then to Biarritz, the famous seaside town of the Basque country.
Three Lakes: Geneva, Bourget, Annecy
Cycle in the French Alps without climbing any mountains
Offered by:
Cyclomundo
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 50 87 21 09
Tour length:
5 nights/ 6 days
Price:
From €775
Experience the magic of the Alps without having to struggle up its famous mountains on this self-guided cycling holiday linking Lake Geneva, Lake Bourget and Lake Annecy. Follow paths and back-roads along the Rhone and Isere rivers, take in historic villages and stop to admire those famous cols from a comfortable distance. Daily distance: 48km-68km. Choice of either hotel or B&B/guesthouse accommodation. Price includes 5 nights of accommodation, daily breakfast, 2 dinners, luggage transfers, detailed maps and route notes, a GPS device (subject to availability). Bike rental can be arranged on request. If you would like to take on the climbs, a more challenging version of the same tour can be organized. Bike rental can be arranged on request.
Upper Provence and Luberon – A cycling jaunt
Ride Provence's villages, vineyards and flower fields (and tackle Ventoux)
Offered by:
Cyclomundo
Phone number:
+33 (0)4 50 87 21 09
Tour length:
3 nights/ 4 days
Price:
From €655
If you have only a short time in Provence, Cyclemundo offer this tour which is an adapted version of one of their best-loved tours for a taste of the best Provence has to offer. Cyclomundo indulges avid cyclists’ need for a brief escape from reality with a complex route that is exhilarating and beautiful. You will ride from the sharp peaks of the Dentelles-de-Montmirail to the heights of Mont Ventoux and finish in the rolling heights of the Luberon. All over Upper Provence you will see pristine villages cling to hillsides, while vineyards and flower fields cover terrain of all types. Price includes 3 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.
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 €995
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 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.
Van Gogh’s Provence
See the colour of Provence through Van Gogh's eyes
Offered by:
BSpoke Cycling Tours
Phone number:
+44 (0)20 3918 7583
Tour length:
5 or 7 nights
Price:
From £965
This pocket of Provençal perfection inspired Vincent van Gogh through the most productive period of his career, with the beauty of the region, both natural and cultural, captured in more than 200 of his works. The route will let you in on your own starry nights in St-Remy-de-Provence, soak up the colours and culture of Arles and explore the glorious Provençal countryside. Highlights include soaking up the atmosphere of Arles from one of its charming cafes, the hilltop haven of Baux-de-Provence, with its vast panoramas, flamingo spotting in the Camargue nature reserve. The price of this tour includes fully serviced bikes, water bottle and accessories, Bed & breakfast basis as standard, 3 & 4 star accommodation, tour information pack upon arrival, detailed navigational material, often including GPS maps, local support whenever needed. E-bikes, flights and transfers are available on request. The tour is fully protected through ABTA and ATOL.
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.
Ventoux to Avignon
A varied, interesting and exciting pedal through Provence
Offered by:
BSpoke Cycling Tours
Phone number:
+44 (0)20 3918 6543
Tour length:
4 to 6 nights
Price:
From £985
Explore the Côtes du Rhône by pedal power and sample some of the region’s finest landscapes, most charming towns and most delectable wines. The highlights of this tour include the spectacular scenery of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards, where you are never more than a short walk from an opportunity to indulge in the world-famous local produce, and the city of Avignon, with its rich history as a seat of power for the Catholic church. This is the perfect tour for oenophiles and history buffs alike. Other highlights include sampling the produce of the Château des Fines Roches wine estate during your stay, soaking up the cycle-centric atmosphere of the charming village of Bedoin and exploring the contemporary culture and rich history of Avignon. The price of this tour includes fully serviced bikes, water bottle and accessories, accommodation, tour information pack upon arrival, detailed navigational material, often including GPS maps, local support whenever needed. E-bikes and flights and transfers are available on request. The trip is protected through ABTA and ATOL.
ViaRhona from Seyssel to Lyon in 7 days
Follow the Rhone river as it meanders to magnificent Lyon
Offered by:
Le Vélo Voyageur
Phone number:
+33 (0)1 80 91 98 18
Tour length:
7 days
Price:
From €799
For the vast majority of this ride you will follow the Rhône river on the ViaRhona, exploring by old towpaths and quiet roads. If the river views aren't enough, there's the beautiful mountain bikedrop as well. Discover traditionals hamlets and fishing ports such as Chanaz or Groslée as well as the lively spa town of Aix-les-Bains and its lake of Bourget. Taste local specialities along the way: from Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers and the Cité du Gâteau to the medieval streets of Pérouges (and its sugar pie) to Lyon's famous bouchons, this is a bike ride for foodies, wine enthusiasts, history buffs and nature lovers. The price of this self-guided ride includes bikes, GPS routes, maps and tourist leaflets, accommodation and panniers. Ebikes and luggage transfers can be added on as extras.
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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