France Biking Tours & Itineraries

Explore 22 biking trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to France.

If you're planning to discover France via bike, check out our different itineraries that vary by region and trip duration. For those interested in exploring Tour de France routes, look into our itineraries, similar to this 6-day ride through the scenic Chablais region and Alps, where you'll stay in cozy mountain lodges along the way. If you're interested in nature, history, and wine, consider an itinerary like this 7-day cycle and wine ride of the Upper Provence, where you'll pedal through the historic rural villages. For those wanting an extended trip, opt for something similar to this 14-day adventure, which includes riding through the lavender roads of Sault and exploring nature parks and historic sites.

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Cyclists overlooking the bay in Calvi
Map of Cycling Corsica: 7 Days
Cycling Corsica: 7 Days

Perfect for avid cyclists, this 7-day tour of Corsica winds through classically Corsican villages, past sweeping mountain views, and over scenic seaside roads to take you through the very best of the island. Road bikes, hybrids, and e-bikes are all good options and breathtaking views are guaranteed.

Hinterland Provence discovery by Ebike in summer
Map of Upper Provence Cycling & Wine Tour - 7 Days
Upper Provence Cycling & Wine Tour - 7 Days

Provence encomasses more than tbe southeastern coast of France. Go north and you’ll find valleys abounding with olive groves and lavender fields, the limestone cliffs of the Alpilles Mountains, and chateaus producing some of the best wines in the country. See it all on an e-bike tour of Upper Provence—with this eco-friendly mode of transportation, you'll cover up to 50 miles per day on a rechargeable battery.

Buildings in La Roque Gageac
Map of Biking the Dordogne - 8 Days
Biking the Dordogne - 8 Days

Discover the countryside towns and historic landmarks of the Dordogne River region as you bike along its banks on this eight-day itinerary. You'll pass by prehistoric dwellings, Roman ruins, medieval castles, and some of France's officially designated most beautiful villages, accompanied by picturesque natural landscapes and rich cuisine.

Peaceful country road in the French Alps
Map of Cycling in the Alps - 6 Days
Cycling in the Alps - 6 Days

This award-winning cycling tour takes place in the Alps playground. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the world-famous alpine resort of Alpe d'Huez, climb some of France's most famous cols: Colombiere, Saisies, and Alpe d'Huez. The tour is available in two options: self-guided or with a support vehicle. Enjoy winding downhill roads, stunning views of the Alps, and comfortable overnight accommodations.

Sunset in Corsica's Balagne region
Map of Cycle the Cape of Corsica to the Castagniccia - 8 Days
Cycle the Cape of Corsica to the Castagniccia - 8 Days

Perfect for active travelers who want a more off-the-beaten-track experience of Europe, this Corsican cycle trip winds along windswept coastlines and into the island's hilly interior. Experience rich culture and gastronomy while pedaling your way through the best that this charming French island has to offer.

Watermill in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Map of Provence Cycling Tour - 8 Days
Provence Cycling Tour - 8 Days

Cover the highlights of Provence at your own pace on this eight-day cycling tour. You'll start and end in the medieval walled city of Avignon, wheeling your way through the vineyards of the Côtes-du-Rhône, historic fortresses, charming villages, and mountain landscapes of the Provence region.

Vaison Village
Map of Discover Provence by E-Bike: Sault, Roussillon, Avignon, & More - 14 Days
Discover Provence by E-Bike: Sault, Roussillon, Avignon, & More - 14 Days

Spend two weeks exploring Provence the best way we know how: by e-bike! Enjoy the "douceur de Vivre" and let the electric assistance pedaling system do all the work for you. Browse Provençal food markets to find local specialties, see Roussillon’s famous ochre cliffs, spend a day in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse & see the springs, and more!

Mont-Saint-Michel Countryside Cycling Tour - 6 Days
Map of Mont-Saint-Michel Countryside Cycling Tour - 6 Days
Mont-Saint-Michel Countryside Cycling Tour - 6 Days

Imagine cycling across expanses of farmland as you spot something floating in the distance—a spire reaching toward the sky, extending above tiers of weathered stone resting on a rocky island. The towering island of Mont-Saint-Michel, its ancient abbey, and its serene bay are the major highlight of this six-day cycling tour, but the rest of the region has plenty to recommend it. You'll start and end in the walled port city of Saint-Malo, making your way through the countryside of Brittany and Normandy to destinations including the fishing port of Cancale and the village of Dinan.

Discover the countryside of Normandy
Map of Best of the Veloscenic Bikeway - 7 Days
Best of the Veloscenic Bikeway - 7 Days

The newest bikeway in France, la Véloscénie (the Veloscenic) cycle route links Paris and Mont-Saint-Michel via some of the country's most scenic landscapes. Spend a week exploring the secrets of northern France as you cycle along greenways, bike paths, and quiet secondary roads, through the hedgerow fields of the Bocage Normand, forests of oak and pine, and the nature parks of La Perche and Normandie-Maine, sampling Normandy's gastronomic heritage along the way.

Route des Vin
Map of Via Rhôna Bike Tour - 6 Days
Via Rhôna Bike Tour - 6 Days

If you're dreaming of hitting the open road but are short on time, this 5-day cycling trip is the perfect fit! Travel on the Via Rhone, a quiet and peaceful path along the Rhone River between the cultural capitals of Lyon and Geneva. Stop in the picture-perfect villages of Pérouges and Seyssel, explore shimmering lakes and fields of wildflowers. Every stop along the Rhône possess nuggets of history, timeless beauty, and a hint of magic.

Mountain pass near Monetier-Les-Bains
Map of Provence & Southern Alps Cycling Tour - 6 Days
Provence & Southern Alps Cycling Tour - 6 Days

Experience some of the most famous Tour de France climbs in Provence and the Southern Alps for yourself on this challenging six-day cycling tour, from Mont Ventoux to Alpe d’Huez. Cycle up the “Giant of Provence,” spin through the peaks of the Alps, and explore French country towns, all accompanied by scenic natural views to help you keep your pace up along the way.

Lavender fields
Upper Provence Bike Tour - 6 Days

Explore the heart of Provence at your own pace on this 6-day, self-guided bike tour. Begin in Bédoin or Mazan and end in Roussillon or Gargas, enjoying short daily rides to fully experience Provence. Visit some of Provence’s most acclaimed wine-making towns, climb legendary Mont Ventoux, or snake through the Gorges de la Nesque. In between, lodge in medieval villages and enjoy local cuisine.

Provence countryside in winter
Map of Discover Provence by E-Bike: Sault, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Avignon, & More - 12 Days
Discover Provence by E-Bike: Sault, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Avignon, & More - 12 Days

If you've got twelve free days and adventure on your mind, head to romantic Provence for an e-bike tour you'll never forget. Ride along secured off-the-beaten-path roads across two nature parks as you visit small medieval towns, browse Provençal food markets to find local specialties, and visit the landscapes that inspired famous French painter Cezanne.

Mount Sainte-Victoire in Provence
Map of Discover Provence by E-Bike: Grignan, Roussillon, Avignon, Aix, & More - 17 Days
Discover Provence by E-Bike: Grignan, Roussillon, Avignon, Aix, & More - 17 Days

Everyone's heard of Provence, but few have cycled its quiet countryside roads and explored its many medieval village. You'll get the chance to do just that—effortlessly, on an e-bike. In this 17-day itinerary, which leads from Grignan to Aix-en-Provence in the south, you'll ride pleasant, off-the-beaten-path roads through two nature parks and experience the Provence way of life as you visit the landscapes that inspired the famous French painter Cezanne.

Village of Sault
Map of Discover Provence by E-Bike: Grignan, Sault, Roussillon, Avignon, & More - 16 Days
Discover Provence by E-Bike: Grignan, Sault, Roussillon, Avignon, & More - 16 Days

Visit the landscapes that inspired famous French painter Cezanne and enjoy views of Mont Ventoux as you bike along quiet countryside roads on this 16-day itinerary. From the cozy cafes and wide boulevards of Paris to romantic Aix-en-Provence, you'll relax and enjoy the "douceur de vivre" as the electric assistance pedaling system on the bikes gives your legs a break.

Blooming lavender in Provence
Map of Discover Provence by E-Bike: Grignan, Vaison, Sault, Roussillon, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Avignon, & More - 11 Days
Discover Provence by E-Bike: Grignan, Vaison, Sault, Roussillon, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Avignon, & More - 11 Days

Follow the lavender roads at the heart of Provence and experience the French way of life on this 11-day e-bike tour. Explore Paris’s cozy cafes and wide boulevards, savor Provence flavors like olive oil, Picodon (provencal cheese), & thyme, and see Roussillon’s famous ochre cliffs. Spend a day in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse & see the springs, then explore history & architecture in Avignon.

Conquer multiple routes in the French Alps on this weeklong cycling trip
Map of Cycle the French Alps: Annecy, Allemont & Aix-les-Bains - 7 Days
Cycle the French Alps: Annecy, Allemont & Aix-les-Bains - 7 Days

Smell the pine forests, hear the cowbells, and marvel at the snowcapped peaks as you cycle through the French Alps on this weeklong self-drive adventure. Touch down in Geneva and drive to Annecy to paraglide over the glacial lake and conquer two Alpine cycling routes. Explore the historic Old Town's canals and bridges before driving to Allemont for the legendary L'Alpe d'Huez climb and a ride around Lac du Verney. End your tour in Aix-les-Bains with a lunch cruise on Lac du Bourget and a thermal spa.