France. Home of legendary road cycling and its national passion.
The Tour de France. The world’s most famous bike race, the iconic climbs of the Alps and Pyrenees are embedded in cycling folklore.
Passionate about cycling? France will be high on your bucket list.
For cycling aficionados, the Alps are a must. No question. Followed swiftly by Provence, Ventoux and the Pyrenees.
But the beauty of France is its strength and depth. So while these are the big hitters, you’ll find epic rides almost everywhere:
- Loire Valley if you love castles, wine and easy cycling holidays;
- Long distance cycling routes in France, including the EuroVelo 1, 3 and 8
- Iconic Tour de France climbs if you love a challenge in the mountains
Browse our content on cycling France
Click below to find your one-stop guides to epic road cycling in France: ride guides, café stops, the best places to stay and things to do when you’re not cycling.
You might also like our articles on
- gravel cycling in France
- best bike hotels in France
- best cycling destinations in France
- best easy cycling holidays in France
- how to pick the right cycling holiday in France for you.
Plus there’s our articles comparing the
For the climbers out there, you might also want to take a look at our pick of the best climbs in Europe, many of which are in France!
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