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    Cycling in France: Regions, Routes & Travel Guide

    25Tours
    144Stages
    13,644 kmTotal Distance
    132,912 mTotal Elevation

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    25Tours
    144Stages
    13,644 kmTotal distance
    132,912 mTotal elevation gain
    24Regions
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    Tours in France

    25 tours · 13,644 km · 132,912 m
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    Nice - Florence

    Multi-day tour
    6 Days · 109 km · 1,019 mNice → Florence
    Cross-border
    Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Milan to Nice Cycling Route: Across the Alps to the Sea

    Multi-day tour
    8 Days · 564 km · 10,254 mMilan → Nice
    Cross-border
    Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel

    Multi-day tour
    4 Days · 260 km · 2,954 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Hard · Mixed (25-50% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    London to Freiburg by Bike: The Ultimate 8-Day Trans-European Route

    Multi-day tour
    8 Days · 479 km · 3,003 mLondon → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Freiburg to Ribeauvillé Cycling Tour: 2 Days through Kaiserstuhl & Alsace

    Multi-day tour
    2 Days · 153 km · 918 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Freiburg to the Vosges Cycling Tour: 4 Days via Petit Ballon & Grand Ballon

    Multi-day tour
    4 Days · 283 km · 3,852 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Freiburg, Alsace & Vosges Cycling Tour: 3 Days via Munster, Markstein & Thann

    Multi-day tour
    3 Days · 244 km · 3,188 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Corsica Cycling Tour from Bastia: Cap Corse, Bavella & Col de Vergio

    Multi-day tour
    7 Days · 831 km · 14,521 mBastia → BastiaHard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Paris to Cologne Bike Tour: 6 Days through Roubaix, Flanders and Wallonia

    Multi-day tour
    6 Days · 350 km · 1,840 mParis → Cologne
    Cross-border
    Medium · Mixed (25-50% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    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

    Freiburg - Colmar Cycling Loop: 5 Days through Alsace, Kaiserstuhl and the Black Forest

    Multi-day tour
    5 Days · 126 km · 786 mFreiburg → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / E-Bike

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

    Multi-day tour
    10 Days · 643 km · 11,304 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 · 535 km · 2,208 mLyon → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Medium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Brest to Madrid by Bike: From the Britany through the Basque Country to Castille

    Multi-day tour
    14 Days · 897 km · 5,145 mBrest → Madrid
    Cross-border
    Hard · 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 → Nice
    Cross-border
    Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Paris to Freiburg Bike Tour: Five Days Through Champagne, Lorraine, the Vosges and Alsace

    Multi-day tour
    5 Days · 528 km · 2,938 mParis → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Hard · 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 · 1,019 km · 6,235 mBordeaux → NiceMedium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Paris to Bordeaux Cycling Tour: Bikepacking Route through the Loire Valley, Poitou, Cognac and South-West France

    Multi-day tour
    6 Days · 634 km · 3,514 mParis → BordeauxMedium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

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

    Multi-day tour
    7 Days · 657 km · 8,246 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 · 552 km · 5,821 mNice → LyonMedium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Cycling from Lyon to Barcelona: A Bikepacking Route through Southern France and Catalonia

    Multi-day tour
    6 Days · 619 km · 2,172 mLyon → Barcelona
    Cross-border
    Medium · Mixed (25-50% gravel) / Gravel Bike

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

    Multi-day tour
    11 Days · 511 km · 5,704 mNice → Freiburg
    Cross-border
    Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

    Ancona to Nice Cycling Route: 8-Day Bikepacking Adventure through Italy, Liguria & Southern France

    Multi-day tour
    8 Days · 59 km · 734 mAncona → Nice
    Cross-border
    Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / E-Bike

    Amsterdam to Paris Cycling Route: 6-Day Bikepacking Adventure via Netherlands, Belgium & France

    Multi-day tour
    6 Days · 308 km · 1,625 mAmsterdam → Paris
    Cross-border
    Easy · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / E-Bike

    Country overview

    Tours

    25

    Stages

    144

    Total distance

    13,644 km

    Total elevation gain

    132,912 m

    Regions

    24

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    Alps

    Alps

    3,603 kmof Trails
    10Tours
    56,432 mVertical Gain
    4.7/5Expert Ratings
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    Top Tours in France

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    • Nice - Florence

      6 days

      625 km

    • Milan to Nice Cycling Route: Across the Alps to the Sea

      8 days

      890 km

    • 3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel

      4 days

      469 km

    • London to Freiburg by Bike: The Ultimate 8-Day Trans-European Route

      8 days

      965 km

    • Freiburg to Ribeauvillé Cycling Tour: 2 Days through Kaiserstuhl & Alsace

      2 days

      153 km

    • Freiburg to the Vosges Cycling Tour: 4 Days via Petit Ballon & Grand Ballon

      4 days

      283 km

    • Freiburg, Alsace & Vosges Cycling Tour: 3 Days via Munster, Markstein & Thann

      3 days

      244 km

    • Corsica Cycling Tour from Bastia: Cap Corse, Bavella & Col de Vergio

      7 days

      831 km

    • Paris to Cologne Bike Tour: 6 Days through Roubaix, Flanders and Wallonia

      6 days

      574 km

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

      9 days

      1,263 km

    Day rides from France

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    • Day 31: St. Tropez → Nice

      1 day

      109 km

    • Day 30: Toulon → St. Tropez

      1 day

      67 km

    • Day 29: Marseille → Toulon

      1 day

      66 km

    • Day 28: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer → Marseille

      1 day

      105 km

    • Day 27: Gap d'Agde → Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

      1 day

      101 km

    • Day 26: Carcassonne → Gap d'Agde

      1 day

      112 km

    • Day 25: Toulouse → Carcassonne

      1 day

      98 km

    • Day 24: Auch → Toulouse

      1 day

      0 km

    • Day 23: Mont-de-Marsan → Auch

      1 day

      104 km

    • Day 22: Biscarosse → Mont-de-Marsan

      1 day

      97 km

    The Curated List

    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, France offers diverse terrain for all skill levels.


    The best time for cycling in France 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! France 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 France 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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