Where to cycle in France - Freewheeling 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.

Mountain Biking in Morzine

Morzine, in Portes du Soleil in the French Alps, is the heartbeat of France's downhill mountain biking scene. Amie Marsh has this overview of what's on offer

Cycling Le Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez

Here are some useful links for anyone planning a cycling trip to Le Bourg d'Oisans, an ideal base for riding Alpe d'Huez

Hotels for cycling the Galibier in the Maurienne Valley

Reader Q&A: Martin emailed to ask about hotel accommodation for cycling the Galibier and Iseran in the Maurienne Valley.

Cycling the Loire: Gerbier de Jonc to Le Puy en Velay

John Higginson on cycling the Loire from its source at Gerbier de Jonc to Le Puy en Velay

Bike hire and cycling accommodation in the French Alps

Reader Q&A: Kevin emailed to ask about cycling accommodation and bike rental for a trip to take on the Galibier, Alpe d'Huez and the Madeleine.

Cycling from Caen to Avignon

Reader Q&A: Will emailed to ask about cycling in northern France and about routes from Caen to Avignon.

Cycling accommodation review: Brown Bear Lodge, Morzine

Andy Hodges checked out the specialist cycling and triathlon chalet, Brown Bear Lodge, on a recent cycling holiday in Morzine. Here's his review.

Climbing Col de la Croix de Fer

Col de la Croix de Fer in the Rhône-Alpes is one of the legends of the Tour de France. Steven Herrick has this first-hand account of climbing it.

Cycling hotel review: Les Amandiers Hotel, Tournon-sur-Rhône

Jacqui Brown checked out the accueil vélo Les Amandiers Hotel in Tournon-sur-Rhône on the Via Rhona bike route.

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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