Cycling in France
17 spots written up in France, across every type of ride.
Col d'Aubisque: the great Pyrenean ride by bike
Climbing the Col d'Aubisque from Laruns: profile, difficulty, best season and tips for this legendary Pyrenean ascent.
Col de Bavella: highland Corsica by bike
Climbing the Col de Bavella from Zonza: profile, difficulty, the Bavella needles and tips for this spectacular Corsican pass.
Col du Galibier: the roof of the Tour de France
Climbing the Col du Galibier from Valloire: profile, difficulty, best season and tips for tackling one of the highest passes in the Alps.
Col du Tourmalet: the Pyrenean giant by bike
Climbing the Col du Tourmalet from Luz-Saint-Sauveur: profile, difficulty, best season and tips for this Tour de France legend.
Gravel in the Cévennes: Mont Aigoual from Meyrueis
Gravel route from Meyrueis in the Cévennes: forest tracks, the Mont Aigoual climb, and practical tips.
Gravel in the Luberon: hilltop villages and ochre trails
Gravel route from Lourmarin in the Luberon: trails, hilltop villages, difficulty and the best season to ride in Provence.
Gravel in the Périgord Noir: Sarlat and the Dordogne valley
Gravel route from Sarlat in the Dordogne: bastide towns, hilltop villages, tracks and tips for a ride in the Périgord Noir.
Gravel riding in the Ardèche Gorges from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Gravel route from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: the plateau above the Ardèche Gorges, the Pont d'Arc arch, and practical tips.
La Loire à Vélo with kids: Blois, Chambord and Cheverny
Family loop on La Loire à Vélo from Blois: the Chambord and Cheverny castles, distance, difficulty and practical tips.
La Vélodyssée: the great family-friendly Atlantic crossing
1,200 km of near-flat greenway along the French Atlantic coast: the guide to planning a family ride on La Vélodyssée.
FranceMont Ventoux: climbing Provence's Giant by bike
Complete guide to climbing Mont Ventoux from Bédoin: profile, difficulty, water stops and where to stay at the foot of the Giant of Provence.
Mountain biking in Font-Romeu: the Cerdagne bike park
MTB guide to Font-Romeu in the Pyrénées-Orientales: chairlift-served trails, skill levels, and tips for a ride in the Cerdagne.
Mountain biking in the Jura: Les Rousses and the Haute Chaîne
MTB guide to the Jura mountains from Les Rousses: trails, forests, skill level required and tips for a ride in the Haut-Jura.
Mountain biking in the Vosges: La Bresse and Le Markstein
MTB guide to the Vosges mountains from La Bresse: bike park, trails, skill level required and tips for a ride between La Bresse and Le Markstein.
Portes du Soleil: enduro and bike park MTB paradise
MTB guide to the Portes du Soleil from Morzine: trail network, lifts, skill level required and tips for a day at the bike park.
The Alsace Wine Route with kids, from Colmar
Family bike loop from Colmar on the Alsace Wine Route: Eguisheim, Riquewihr, half-timbered villages and practical tips.
The Gulf of Morbihan by bike, for the whole family
A family cycling loop around the Gulf of Morbihan from Vannes: flat route, distance, difficulty and practical tips.