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Cycling in France

The birthplace of the Tour de France

RIDE THE ROADS OF LEGENDS

Few places in the world offer a cycling experience quite like France. From legendary Alpine passes to rolling countryside and picturesque villages, France is home to the roads that have shaped cycling history and inspired generations of riders.

Our tours take you into the heart of the country’s most iconic cycling terrain, from the high mountain passes that have decided the Tour de France for more than a century to quieter roads through some of France’s most beautiful regions. Ride in the footsteps of cycling’s greatest champions, savour exceptional food and wine, and experience a country where cycling is deeply woven into everyday life.

Our aim is simple: to make your cycling holiday truly memorable, combining exceptional routes with authentic experiences, great riding and the very best of France.

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France's cycling appeal comes from an extraordinary range of terrain packed into one country — the high passes of the Alps and Pyrenees, the rolling vineyards of Burgundy and Bordeaux, and quiet countryside roads that have hosted the Tour de France since 1903. Few countries anywhere in the world have shaped cycling's history and culture as deeply as France.

France stretches from the English Channel in the north to the Mediterranean in the south, with the Alps forming its dramatic eastern border. Our French tours currently explore the French Alps, home to legendary climbs like Col du Galibier, Col de la Madeleine and the Cime de la Bonette — the highest paved road in the Alps. Given this depth of cycling history and terrain, France is a destination where visitors can enjoy a holiday full of serious climbing, cultural discovery, and the thrill of riding roads written into cycling folklore.

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When you think of French food, expect one of the most refined culinary traditions in the world, and one that varies enormously by region. Alpine cheese and charcuterie sit alongside the wine traditions of Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne, while every region brings its own bakeries, pastries and local specialities. There are countless auberges and restaurants throughout the country, set in wonderful alpine and countryside locations, and we will bring you to the best.

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FRENCH FACTS

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LOCATION

France sits in Western Europe, bordered by Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Belgium, with the Alps forming a dramatic natural border in the southeast. Its terrain ranges from high alpine passes to rolling countryside and a long Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline.

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CLIMATE

France's climate varies significantly by region — alpine conditions in the mountains, a temperate oceanic climate across much of the north and west, and warm, dry Mediterranean summers in the south, with average summer temperatures reaching 25-30°C outside the high mountains.

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CUISINE

French cuisine is one of the world's most celebrated culinary traditions, varying by region from alpine cheese and charcuterie to the wine cultures of Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne. Fresh bread, pastries and regional specialities are found in every town.

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TERRAIN

From the legendary high passes of the French Alps — Galibier, Madeleine, Croix de Fer and the Cime de la Bonette — to rolling countryside and vineyard roads further south, France offers some of the most storied cycling terrain in the world.

UPCOMING FRANCE TRIPS

Discover our upcoming France cycling tours and experience riding the Tour de France’s legendary climbs and the incredible beauty that the country has to offer. 

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French Alps

Take on an unforgettable cycling holiday in the French Alps, conquering legendary climbs including Col du Galibier, Alpe D’Huez, Col de la Madeleine, Col de la Croix de Fer, Col d’Izoard, the Cime de la Bonette & more.

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MOST POPULAR FRANCE CUSTOM TOURS

Every custom tour is unique. Explore our most popular France itineraries and let us tailor them to your group, dates and riding goals.

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Raid Alps

Ride from Geneva to Nice, crossing the legendary Alps from the mountains to the Mediterranean.

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Raid Pyrenees

Cross the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, conquering legendary climbs and remote mountain roads on an unforgettable coast-to-coast adventure.

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The Grand Ten

Conquer ten of the French Alps’ legendary climbs, including Alpe d’Huez, Galibier, Izoard and Croix de Fer.

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Corsica GT20

Ride Corsica’s legendary GT20 from Bastia to Bonifacio through mountains, villages and Mediterranean landscapes.

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Pyrenees Classic

Discover the iconic roads of the Pyrenees, riding legendary climbs, quiet mountain routes and breathtaking scenery.

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Mont Ventoux & Provence

Ride Mont Ventoux and explore Provence’s quiet roads, iconic climbs and spectacular landscapes.

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Bordeaux & Dordogne Gravel

Explore vineyards, forests and medieval villages on quiet gravel roads through southwest France.

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Normandy & Brittany

Ride quiet coastal roads, rolling countryside and historic villages across northern France.

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