Where to cycle in France - Freewheeling France

Cycling in the French Alps: When to go

Weather, traffic, road closures – Paul Henderson has this overview of the best times to cycle in the French Alps

Veloroute du Calavon, Provence

The Veloroute du Calavon in Provence is a super easy greenway ride for all abilities.

Chemin du Train des Pignès bike route in Provence

We explore a small slice of railway history in central Var on this 20km loop between Lorgues and Flayosc in Provence.

Cycling Sanary-sur-Mer to Nice via Toulon on the Véloroute littorale

The Véloroute littorale is a coastal bike route from Sanary-sur-Mer, just west of Toulon, to Nice.

Cycling in Robert Louis Stevenson’s footsteps

Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s 'Travels With A Donkey', Patrick Perring cycles from the Tarn to Marseille via the Cevennes and Ventoux.

Cycling Ventoux from Crillon le Brave

The hilltop village of Crillon le Brave in Provence is a picturesque place from which to cycle Mont Ventoux

Maps for mountain bike centres in France

Use these handy maps and resources to pinpoint where you want to mountain bike in France.

Cycling in the French Alps: Tough Tour Climbs

Paul Henderson uses the gradient-squared system to compare Tour de France cols Mont Ventoux, Alp d'Huez, Galibier and Col de la Croix de Fer to find out which is toughest.

Ventoux cycling accommodation and planning advice

Reader Q&A: Julia emailed to ask about Mont Ventoux cycling accommodation and for local route planning advice.

Bike hire and cycling routes from Monaco to Barcelona

Reader Q&A: Jabandie wants to know about getting bikes to France from Germany. Or should they rent bikes? They plan to cycle from Monaco to Barcelona.

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2026 Tour de France program and race guide

The official Tour de France race guide and program ALWAYS SELLS OUT. It has all the info you need to watch the Tour de France in person or on TV. Here is how to find it.

Posted: 23 Oct 2025