The Best Cycling in France

France is one of the most popular destinations for family cycling holidays. We offer a variety of different trips for families all over the country meaning you are guaranteed to find the holiday that suits you. The  Best of the Loire Valley holiday is a particular highlight amongst Love Velo travellers. Riding along flat, dedicated cycle ways ensures your cycling is relaxing and enjoyable regardless of your cycling ability or experience. As you ride through central France, you will be introduced to stunning chateau’s and vibrant gardens such as the Gardens of Villandry and Chateau Chambord. This is the perfect trip for all ages, introducing you to the highlights of France with plenty of activities for children (and adults) along the way. Further south, in the Provence region of France, you can enjoy a scenic ride through the beautiful lavender fields and stretching vineyards, tasting the traditional French wines and trying the local food in the authentic city’s of Avignon and Bedoin. This trip is perfect for those looking to escape the city. We can adjust your trip to suit the needs of you and your family. For a slightly different itinerary, our Highlights of the Luberon Holiday takes you round the surrounding Provence region, introducing you to unique towns such as L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, also known as the ‘Venice of Provence’, and Gordes, a beautiful hilltop town in Provence. Love Velo will organise your accommodation, bike hire and transfers for all of these trips ensuring you have the most relaxing, enjoyable holiday possible wherever you decide to travel.

Experienced riders will find that France is a haven for cycling with famous climbs, undulating winding roads and scenic views over stunning mountainous terrain. There’s a reason why the greatest cycling event in the world is held here! Choose from a section of world renowned cycling destinations and some of the most iconic routes in Tour de France history. Following a serious amount of deliberation, the Love Velo office came the conclusion that…there isn’t one singular destination in France that is the best for experienced cyclist – the decision was too hard! Our Mont Ventoux Experience always receives great reviews from our clients with the celebrated climb regarded as one of the most challenging in France and the location of many notable Tour de France stories – including Chris Froome running up the mountain in the 2016 Tour. The Pyrenees also recieved high plaudits due to the number of esteemed climbs and the incredible scenery of the area. Tackling the Col du Tourmalet is a highlight of the area whilst the whole mountain range provides a challenging, rewarding and unique cycling experience for seasoned riders.

We offer fully flexible cycling holidays in France. The itineraries you see on our website simply offer a guide to the holiday you could have, if you wish to extend a route of stay somewhere different, this can be easily arranged when talking to our cycling experience team. This flexibility is perfect for groups of friends of all sizes as we can plan trips for each group member based on what they want to achieve on their trip. If half the group are looking to tackle Mont Ventoux, for example, then this can be easily arranged whilst the other half enjoy the flatter routes surrounding the Bedoin, exploring the Gorges de la Nesque and the stunning French hills. For those looking to explore the beauty of France on two wheels, we offer relaxed trips such as the Provence Cycling Holiday and the Highlights of the Luberon Valley Cycling Trip. Both of these holidays will take you through the beautiful French countryside made up of lavender fields and vineyards. With your friends, you can taste the local wines, explore the charming landscape at your own pace and enjoy relaxing evenings in quaint towns and picturesque villages. Ride as much or as little as you want, just let our team know when you enquire. On our group bookings, the eighth person goes free, one of the great discounts we offer for booking your holiday with Love Velo.

You’ll find that, without meaning to, you will effortlessly fill up your friends’ Instagram feeds following a trip to France. With photo opportunities around every corner, labelling one destination as the best for a picture is no easy task. On our Amsterdam to Paris Cycling Holiday you will be able to take iconic photos in the romantic French capital with the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre and The Arc de Triomphe all popular tourist spots and places you have to visit when spending time in Paris. Away from the tourist trail, you’ll be treated to unimaginable views surrounding any of the famous climbing regions in France. The views of the Alps from Alpe d’Huez are unparalleled whilst the expansive Pyrenees appears never ending when viewed from above. If you can face the climbs, the pictures you’ll be rewarded with from these mountains are worth it.