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Discover the roads and cols of the French Riviera, the Provence mountain ranges and the breathtaking VerdonRef CR06

During the off-season, when bikes are usually stored away, the Côte d’Azur region of France offers superb cycling with mild temperatures and winter sunshine! Discover a wealth of beautiful mountains, secret cols, and small Provençal villages... A trip beginning and ending in Nice, concocted by local cyclists, for whom the cycling season is year round! Enjoy the foothills of Nice, the region of Vence, the Esterel and Maures mountain ranges, Draguignan and the Var backcountry on this road bike tour with hotel accommodation and support vehicle. Thanks to the quiet off-season period, the trip offers a relaxing holiday, with superb views of the Mediterranean Sea under clear blue skies...

Tour with assistance vehicle: from 1415€ - Details Duration : 7 days | Level : Customer satisfaction :
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+33 458 140 435 A dedicated team of travel specialists is available to offer you expert advice Monday to Friday from 9 to 12:30 AM and 13:30 to 6 PM (French time) on the phone, or by email.
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Physical level :  

Your profile:
You road bike year round, at least once a week on average.
Tour profile:
80 to 110 km per day depending on the route profile.

Physical level :  

Your profile:
You train, have a good level of fitness, and regularly ride over 100 km in a day.
Tour profile:
100 to 150 km per day depending on the route profile.

Highlights

  • The Mediterranean climate, offering superb off-season riding
  • A backcountry trip, away from the busy tourist areas
  • Comfortable hotel accommodation
  • Visit a string of small mountain ranges: Verdon, Esterel, Maures, Sainte Baume, Sainte Victoire...

Description

  • Tour formula:

    Support vehicle

  • Accommodation:

    Hotel

  • Luggage transport:

    Only your daypack; your baggage will be carried by vehicle

  • Next departures:

    View dates

Comments

  • This trip exists in 2 versions: V2 = 2 wheels / V3 = 3 wheels. Each day you can choose between two different itineraries (V2 or V3), with varying distances and profiles.
  • Special offers available for private groups. Please contact us for a quote.

Detailed itinerary

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Nice - Grasse

Itinerary start : Rendezvous with organization team is fixed on day 1 at 9 am at SNCF train station of Nice. On demand we can book for you one night in Nice for the previous day. We can also organize a transfer from Nice airport.

Rendezvous in Nice on the morning of the first day. We meet our support vehicle (and driver!), our guardian angel for the week. Then it’s time to leave the city and head for our first climb of the day. After a ride along the famous Promenade des Anglais, we cross the Var River before tackling the Col du Peyron at 304 m, with its stunning views of the sea. We then take a pretty little mountain road above the Var River, the source of which is not far from the Col de la Cayolle, a mythical mountain pass on the Grande Traversée des Alpes. Our route then takes us along the eastern side of the Mouton d'Anou mountain, a summit well known to Nice hikers. We quickly reach our first small Provençal villages, such as Bouyon and Bezaudun les Alpes, with their flat, tiled roofs, typical of the Nice hinterland. Our altimeters hit 4 digits as we find ourselves at 1000 m above the Promenade des Anglais! We then descend the beautiful Gorges du Loup on a small winding road, which takes us to our first stopover of the week: Grasse. Perfume capital, Grasse is also full of small winding streets and alleys, some dating from the middle ages. Time to settle in to our hotel before dinner at a restaurant. 

Distance and altitude gain :

  • 2 wheels :  approx. 80 km / Ascent: approx. 1500 m.
  • 3 wheels :  approx. 105 km / Ascent: approx. 2000 m.
Day 2: Grasse - Saint Raphaël

A few kilometres from Grasse, we have the option of a loop via Opio, famous for its olive oil. We then head west, quickly reaching the Lac de Saint Cassien, with its dam and beautiful turquoise water. Our route winds upwards, with views of the lake, before taking us round the small Tanneron range. An extension of the Esterel range, the Tanneron is covered in vast mimosas and eucalyptus forests. The range is transformed during the 3 winter months, covered with a beautiful blanket of yellow flowers, their intense colour all the more beautiful under the striking Mediterranean sky. Even outside the mimosa flowering period, the Tanneron is an enchanting range, with its soft contours and quiet winding roads. We descend back down to sea level at Mandelieu la Napoule, before following the coast along the Esterel cliffs, from Théoule sur Mer to Saint Raphaël. 30 kilometres of beautiful rugged coastline made up of cliffs, creeks, promontories and islands. Arrival in Saint Raphaël for a picture postcard sunset, before settling in to our hotel. 

Distance and altitude gain :

  • 2 wheels :  approx. 85 km / Ascent: approx. 1100 m.
  • 3 wheels :  approx. 115 km / Ascent: approx. 1800 m.
Day 3: Saint Raphaël - Le Lavandou

Saint Raphaël and Fréjus mark the dividing line between two major ranges of the Côte d'Azur: the Esterel and the Maures. These two towns aside, the temperamental River Argens also symbolizes the gateway to the Massif des Maures. Unfortunately, the Argens, which takes its source in Seillons, a village that we will cross on day 5, gets regular press coverage due to the heavy flooding that it causes. The day’s journey takes us through the shaded forest of the Maures, and over the Valdingarde (392 m), Peigros and Gratteloup (225 m) passes. We then head due south to join the famous town of Saint Tropez. Crossing "Saint Trop" in the off-season is the best way to appreciate this pretty little port, away from the hustle and bustle of the summer months. We then follow the gulf of Saint Tropez, riding along the sinuous mountain roads used for the car chase scenes in the famous French film "Gendarme de Saint Tropez"… Ramatuelle, Col de Collebasse and La Croix Valmer. The coastal road, along the Corniche des Maures, takes us gently towards Le Lavandou, for a well-earned rest and overnight stay. 

Distance and altitude gain :

  • 2 wheels :  approx. 115 km / Ascent: approx. 1300 m.
  • 3 wheels :  approx. 120 km / Ascent: approx. 1600 m.
Day 4: Le Lavandou - Trets

A tonic start to the day, making the most of the panoramic views and cool morning air on the 400 m climb to the Col de Babaou. The mountain pass allows us to cross the Maures from south to north. Our route then follows the flow of the Collobrières River, descending the last foothills of the Massif des Maures, before arriving in the Toulon hinterland. Our route skirts round the capital of the Var, preferring to stay on quieter country roads, before heading west to the challenges of the Sainte Baume range. A mere 20 kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea, this long mountain ridge stretches for 35 km and is 15 km wide. Our itinerary takes us along the eastern then northern flanks of the Sainte Baume, before joining Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume. We are now at the most westerly point of our Provençal itinerary. From here on, we’ll start heading back to Nice via a series of mountain passes and Provençal villages...We head to the small town of Trets, located a little further north... Overnight stay at a hotel.

Distance and altitude gain :

  • 2 wheels :  approx. 105 km / Ascent: approx. 1700 m.
  • 3 wheels :  approx. 125 km / Ascent: approx. 2400 m.
Day 5: Trets - Moustiers Sainte Marie

Protected from the famous Mistral wind by the Sainte Baume range, we make an early start, heading due north. We pass the source of the Argens River, before heading for the Gorges du Verdon. Our route takes us via the Artigues Mountain, then through the forest of Mont Major. For the more energetic amongst us, a climb to the village of Saint Julien, at the top of a rocky outcrop, offers superb views over the plains of Haute Provence. We join the Verdon River at Gréoux-les-Bains, before arriving at the shore of the Lac de Sainte Croix, and finishing the day at Moustiers Sainte Marie. 

Distance and altitude gain :

  • 2 wheels :  approx. 120 km / Ascent: approx. 1900 m.
  • 3 wheels :  approx. 135 km / Ascent: approx. 2100 m.
Day 6: Moustiers Sainte Marie - Castellane

We start the day with a big breakfast, in preparation for what will certainly be the most mountainous day of the week. We embark on a superb route overlooking the grand canyon of the Verdon, at the foot of the Corniche Sublime, 1500 m above the foot of the canyon. The route offers breath-taking landscape! A climb to the top of the Col d'Illoire and the Col de Vaumale, before continuing on towards Comps sur Artuby on one of the most beautiful roads in Provence. The surroundings offer a radical change in scenery, despite the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea. We avoid the classic route of the Gorges du Verdon, with its inherent traffic, and follow a route through small villages along the edge of the canyon. After a long section at between 700 and 900 m above sea level, we arrive in Castellane, on the banks of the Verdon. Hotel for the night in Castellane. 

Distance and altitude gain :

  • 2 wheels :  approx. 95 km / Ascent: approx. 1900 m.
  • 3 wheels :  approx. 120 km / Ascent: approx. 2200 m.
Day 7 : Castellane - Nice

For the start of the last day of this trip through Provence, we tackle a 330 m climb to the Col de Luens (1054 m). We leave the busy Route de Napoléon behind us and head up the second to last climb of the week: the Col de Bleine (1439 m). Highest point of the journey, the pass is reached after a series of steep hairpin bends. By this time we start to feel the benefits of the previous 6 days in the saddle, and the climb is one to remember. In the event of bad weather, a lower altitude route is possible. Descent to the foot of the Barres du Cheiron, before joining a short section ridden in the opposite direction at the beginning of the week. Then it's the final assault of the Col de Vence, at nearly 1000 m above sea level, with splendid views of the coast and surrounding mountains. It's all downhill from here, as we coast our way down to the sea, and Nice, the final destination of this trip!

Distance and altitude gain :

  • 2 and 3 wheels :  approx. 110 km / Ascent: approx. 1600 m.

Itinerary end : The trip ends in Nice at 3pm. On demand we can book for you supplementary nights in Nice and/or organize a transfer to Nice airport.

The given length (Km) and altitude difference (m) are given as reference and can slightly change depending on unpredictable local conditions

Dates and price

Dates
From   20/09/2026    to   26/09/20267 days1415 €Available
From   21/03/2027    to   27/03/20277 days1495 €Available
From   11/04/2027    to   17/04/20277 days1495 €Available
From   02/05/2027    to   08/05/20277 days1495 €First bookings
From   06/06/2027    to   12/06/20277 days1495 €Available
From   05/09/2027    to   11/09/20277 days1495 €Available
From   19/09/2027    to   25/09/20277 days1495 €Available

Costs and services

The price includes:
  • Tour leader in assistance vehicle
  • 6 nights in 2* and 3* hotels in double rooms (DR) with en-suite facilities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • 7 picnic lunches
  • 6 dinners (3 to 4 course menu)
  • Daily baggage transfers
  • Carefully designed itineraries on 2 levels of difficulty
  • Our navigation app for smartphones, a detailed road book including maps (digital format) and GPS tracks
What is not included:
  • International flights
  • Your transfer to the meeting place (see paragraph below)
  • All services mentioned in extensions
  • Insurance, assistance
  • Drinks at the accommodation
  • Visits to museums, monuments and sites not covered by the programme
  • Additional travel related to change in the programme due to bad weather
  • All personal expenses
  • Everything not mentioned under  “the price includes".

Extra services

(Price per person)

Single room accommodation (6 nights) 340 € / 

Extra nights

Extra night in Nice in 2* hotel, twin room, including breakfast 80 € / 

Extra night in Nice in 2* hotel, double room, including breakfast 80 € / 

Extra night in Nice in 2* hotel, single room, including breakfast 140 € / 

Extra night in Nice in 3* hotel, twin room, including breakfast 110 € / 

Extra night in Nice in 3* hotel, double room, including breakfast 110 € / 

Extra night in Nice in 3* hotel, single room, including breakfast 200 € / 

IMPORTANT: Due to an event in Nice, the above rates cannot be guaranteed for departures between 7 June and 13 June.

Transfers

One way transfer Chambéry - Nice 95 € / 

One way transfer Nice - Chambéry 95 € / 

Vélorizons cycling jersey
(shipping not included)		 75 € / 

Road bike rental

Rental road bike models:

Standard road bike
Carbon frame and fork, disc brakes, Shimano Tiagra groupset, 10 speeds, 50/34 - 11/32, aluminium wheelset, model Scott Addict 50 or equivalent, roughly 9 kg		 325 € / 

Premium road bike
Carbon frame and fork, disc brakes, Shimano 105 groupset, 12 Di2 speeds, 50/34 - 11/32, aluminium wheelset, model Scott Addict 40 or equivalent, roughly 8,9 kg		 395 € / 

Ultimate road bike
Carbon frame and fork, disc brakes, Shimano 105 groupset, 12 Di2 speeds, 50/34 - 11/34, carbon Mavic or Syncros wheelset, model Scott Addict 30 or equivalent, roughly 8,4 kg		 510 € / 

E-road bike
Carbon frame and fork, aluminium wheelset, Shimano 105 groupset, 11 speeds, 50/34 - 11/32 supplied with 1 x 248Wh battery (+ 1 extra battery 210Wh), model Orbea Gain M30 or equivalent, roughly 13 kg		 700 € / 

Rental bike equipment (for all models):

  • Repair kit included: 2 CO2 cartridges, patches, multi-tool, 1 inner tube, tyre levers
  • 2 bottle holders (except size 47 bicycles on which only one can be placed)
  • Helmets and water bottles: not included
  • Pedals: Our rental bikes come without pedals. You can either bring your own pedals or specify your needs; we can install 3 types of pedals at no extra charge: Look KEO easy, Shimano SPD-SL or Shimano SPD.

Please indicate your choice of model and pedals as well as your height (if possible also frame size and inseam) when filling out your booking form.

You will receive your chosen model from the tour leader on the first day of your tour. He will carry out an inventory of the bike with you, as well as a second inventory at the end of the tour.

Bike “consumables" (tyres, tubes, brake pads, cables) are included in the rental price. Only parts and components that are broken due to a crash and/or misuse will be charged. In the event of bike loss or theft, a fixed fee will be charged (2200 € for the Standard model, 3590 € for the Premium and Electric models and 5700 € for the Super light model).

Vélorizons cycling jersey

A cycling jersey to our taste.

A timeless road cycling jersey produced in France, inspired by our team and our road cycling trips. High quality, made in France by a Savoy company and with a feel-good character for long days in the saddle. Offered at a great price.

Features

- High-quality SIRTECH + LYCRA textiles
- 3 pockets, one with a central zip + 1 side pocket
- Full front zip
- Half-high cycling collar
- Short raglan sleeves in Lycra with seamless ends
- Gripper at the hem

Available sizes (EU sizing): XXS bis XL
Cut: Slim fit, unisex
Price: see above

Order and further information by e-Mail or ask our leaders while on tour.

Private groups / Custom tours

You are a group of friends, a family, a company or a cycling club and you would like to organise a private cycling tour on the dates of your choice. This option is available for guided and self-guided tours.

  • If you are interested in one of the tours presented on our website, we can provide you with a detailed quote based on the number of persons in your group.
  • If you are interested in a custom version of one of our tours, with specific requirements (tour duration, accommodation type, vehicle assistance, airport transfers, bike rental, etc.), we can provide you with a detailed quote based on the number of persons in the group and the group's specific requirements.

For more information or to receive a quote, please contact us by phone at +33 458 140 435  or by email at info@france-bike-trips.com.

Travel insurance

It is important to be correctly insured when embarking on a cycling holiday. We recommend checking the details of your travel insurance (if you have one) and, if necessary, subscribing to our contract below. Please note that France Bike Trips is simply an intermediary between you and the insurance company.

You can choose between these travel insurance contracts while completing your booking form:

  • I subscribe to the "comprehensive multi-risk" insurance cover (4.5%), minimum premium of 15 €:
    This contract covers assistance, repatriation, lost or stolen luggage, holiday interruption and cancellation. To see the full contract, click here.
  • I purchase the "cancellation only" insurance cover (2.5%), minimum premium of 10 €:
    This policy covers cancellation only. To see the full contract, click here.
  • I purchase the "repatriation & assistance" insurance cover (1.6%), minimum premium of 10 €:
    This policy covers assistance, repatriation, lost or stolen luggage and holiday interruption. To see the full contract, click here.

Recommendation:
If you choose to take out a travel insurance policy with another insurance company, please check that the search and rescue coverage is suitable: area covered, expenses included, risks covered (as an indication, a minimum cover of 15 000 € is recommended). Please note that credit card insurance rarely offers this type of coverage.

Booking procedure / Cancellation

How to book

In order to make a booking please fill in the online booking form on the "booking" page of your chosen tour. At the end of the booking process you will be transferred to our bank's secure payment page in order to pay a 30 % deposit.

Last minute booking

All self-guided bookings made within 21 days of tour departure will incur a surcharge of 15 € per person.

Expert advice
  • Unsure which tour to book?
  • Interested in a custom version of one of our tours?
  • Not sure if a particular tour is suitable for your riding style?

A dedicated team of travel specialists is available to offer you expert advice Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (French time) by phone - +33 458 140 435 or by mail - info@france-bike-trips.com.

Tour confirmation

In order to confirm our guided tours, we need to reach a minimum number of participants (usually 5 persons are necessary). Therefore booking a guided tour does not necessarily mean the tour is confirmed. In the unlikely event that we are unable to confirm your chosen tour, we will offer you the opportunity (no less than 21 days before departure) of switching to another (confirmed) tour, or receiving a full refund.

Self-guided or custom tours: We confirm bookings of self-guided tours and custom tours directly after booking.

In both cases, please await our final booking confirmation before making any travel arrangements.

Balance payment

Tour balance payment must be made no less than 30 days before tour departure. Your travel documents will be sent to you once we have received your balance payment. Road books and maps will be sent to you 3 weeks before departure.

Cancellation

In the event that you are obliged to cancel your tour France Bike Trips will reimburse the entire sum paid for the tour, minus the following cancellation charges:

  • More than 60 days before departure: 5 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 60 and 31 days before departure: 15 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 30 and 21 days: 30 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 20 and 14 days: 50 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 13 and 7 days: 70 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Less than 7 days before departure: 100 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium

Full details of our sales conditions are available here

Daily schedule

During riding you carry only your day pack. All your luggage is transported each day by the support vehicle.

After breakfast, the support vehicle driver will pack your luggage in the van, distribute cereal/energy bars, and announce the time slot for lunch. The driver can also hand out picnics to any participants who do not wish to stop at the designated picnic lunch stop.

Once all the participants have passed the picnic stop, the driver transports your luggage directly to the following nights accommodation, before returning to wait at the foot of the last climb of the day. He is then available to help any members of the group in difficulty or who encounter a mechanical problem. You'll usually meet the van driver several times during the day, offering the opportunity to fill up with water, change clothing, etc.

Each participant is free to ride at his or her own pace, using the road book and GPS route to navigate during the day. However, the driver is equipped with a mobile phone, and can be reached at any time during the day if a particpant encounters a problem. The driver is also available throughout the trip to provide information and advice.

Getting there

By train: From Paris Gare de Lyon train station to Nice train station (about 6h by TGV train).
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

By plane:

  • From Marseille airport: join the Marseille train station then head to Nice.
  • From Nice airport: head to Nice train station.

By car:
Route planner: en.mappy.com


Route navigation

You will receive an email 2 weeks before departure, containing all the information necessary for your upcoming tour, including the following navigation tools:

Our dedicated smartphone app

Follow your route with comfort and ease! Thanks to the Velorizons navigation app, download the full trip itinerary to your smartphone, view route maps and profiles, access the list of booked accommodation, services and useful contacts, and use the integrated route guidance (visual and vocal) for navigation.

►See the mobile app presentation video

To benefit fully from the app navigation system, we strongly recommend attaching your smartphone to the bicycle handlebar using a dedicated mount. An example can be viewed here.

Velorizons app compatibility
Operating systemAndroidAppleWindows PhoneBlackberry
CompatibilityVersion 8.0 minimumiOS 8.0 minimum. iPhone compatible, iPad compatible if GPS equippedNon compatibleNon compatible
A detailed Road Book

Your tour road book will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The road book contains:

  • Full colour maps with highlighted routes,
  • Step-by-step route description,
  • Route profiles
GPS tracks

Tour GPS tracks will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The tracks are in .gpx format, compatible with all GPS devices/apps.

Food

This trip is fully catered (breakfast, lunch and dinner included). We pay very careful attention to the quality and the variety of your meals. Fresh and local products will be served wherever possible. This trip is also an opportunity to discover the local gastronomy and regional products - l'art de la table!

Please note: If you have any food intolerances, please inform us in the comments field on the booking form.

  • Continental breakfasts taken at the accommodation  
  • Simple cereal/muesli bars and dried fruit are distributed in the morning before the start of the stage. You must bring your own specific energy bars and isodrinks, if desired.
  • Hearty dinners (3 to 4 courses, with local dishes)

For lunch, our tour leader will offer you a picnic stop along the route. Our picnics combine a rich salad based on carbohydrates and fresh vegetables with cold meats and cheese, fresh fruit and bread (wherever possible from local producers) as well as sweet and savoury snacks. If you do not want to stop for lunch, we can offer the following options:

  • Our tour leader provides you with a picnic to carry along in a small backpack or a handlebar bag. It contains an individual salad (carbohydrate and vegetable based salad), cold meats, cheese and fruits
  • "Racing food" for weight weenies and those "allergic" to backpacks: energy bars, dried fruit
  • Feel free to stop and eat when and where you want (restaurant, bakery, grocery store...)

Car sharing

If you sign up for a guided tour, we offer you the opportunity to see if you can carpool with other participants to get to the point of departure. To do this, go to "Car sharing" in our website. By entering the complete reference and the date of departure of the tour (available on the registration confirmation that we have sent you), you have access to route details and emails of other participants who wish to carpool.

Baggage

During the day you carry only a daypack for additional clothing, water, food, camera, etc. The rest of your baggage is transferred each day to the following nights accommodation.

Our / Your state of mind

- A "group" tour: If you join a guided tour, you will be part of a group for several days. This is a superb opportunity to meet new people and share some magical moments. However, a group tour requires that each person show friendliness, openness and mutual respect for their fellow travellers.

- An "adventure" tour: despite the most careful preparation, adventure tours can present unforeseen events. Accepting these risks will help you enjoy your trip to the full, in the knowledge that your guide, our local partners and the entire France Bike Trips team will offer you the most suitable solutions to any given situation.

Bike and plane / train

If you decide to bring your own bike, be aware that transporting a bike by plane or train is no longer an issue. However a few simple guidelines help to optimise the transport and avoid potential damages that could occur.
Your bike must be transported in a designated bike bag (standard size 120x90cm). This maximal size allows you to travel with your bike as "hand luggage" in any high-speed and regional trains.
It is very important that you protect your bike in the bag. After having deflated the tires, removed the wheels (by removing the quick release mechanisms), pedals and rear derailleur (which is left hanging on the chain), we recommend you wrap your bike inside the bag in a sheet of dense foam (thickness of 3 to 5 cm). A piece of cardboard or rigid plastic positioned between the foam and the inside of the cover can be beneficial to provide more rigidity.

Once folded up the bike bag will take up very little space and will be transported by the assistance vehicle during your tour.

Bike bags are available directly from France Bike Trips at a cost of 70 euros, plus postage.

Personal Gear & Packing List

Luggage

All your belongings should be divided into two bags: a backpack and a travel bag.

1/ Backpack or Small Bag (to be kept in the support vehicle or on the bike)

This is the bag you use every day while cycling. It is kept in the support vehicle (accessible during the lunch stop or carried along on the bike (frame, seat or handlebar bag). This bag should not be too large (up to 15 litres).

It will contain: snack food, camera, waterproof and extra clothing, sunglasses, etc.

2/ Travel bag

This bag will be transported by vehicle from one accommodation to the next. It should contain all the items you won’t need during the day. You can expect to find it at your accommodation in the evening (generally not accessible during lunch).

Packing list
For your head
  • A cap or other head protection against the sun
  • A hat or sweat band
  • A bike helmet
For your upper body
  • Two or more cycling jerseys (or technical t-shirts made of synthetic or natural breathable fabrics)
  • A warm and long cycling jersey or shirt; alternatively: arm warmers
  • A sweatsheart and t-shirts (for the evenings)
  • A wind & waterproof jacket
  • A pair of cycling gloves
For your legs
  • Two or more good quality bib shorts with seat pad (chamois)
  • A pair of long and warm cycling tights or leg warmers
  • A casual short (for the evenings)
  • A swimsuit
For your feet
  • A pair of cycling shoes
  • A pair of shoes suitable for the evening
  • Sandals (not compulsory, but nice for warm evenings...)
  • Cycling socks
For your bike
  • Adapted gearing: if in doubt ask us our your local cycle dealer
  • Bike lights with batteries (or charger)
  • 2 spare tubes
  • Puncture repair kit or tubeless repair kit
  • Spare brake pads (except if you start with new pads)
  • Chain lube
  • A small pump
  • A multi tool
Other
  • 2 bike bottles 75 cl (or camelbak)
  • A toiletry kit and towel
  • A bike lock (not compulsory)
  • A small individual pharmacy: sunscreen (face and lips); band aids + double skin (Compeed); Immodium; pain killers, earplugs, other personal medication.

Self-guided formula

    Average tour rating:

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    5/5 - 6 Reviews
    Mark S. | Participant rating:
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    "An excellent tour through magnificent countryside on good (and quiet) roads.

    Our guide, Luc, and driver, Julien, were both excellent. Very professional, helpful and friendly and kept us safe and comfortable. Well done and thank you from us all."
    This review has received a response from France Bike Trips:
    Thank you Mark for the feedback on your private group trip with us, including a support vehicle and a road bike guide.
    Sula G. | Participant rating:
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    Carole T. | Participant rating:
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    "Our guide was absolutely brilliant. He took great care of us all, fed us extremely well, was always on hand to provide advice and guidance and was great fun too. The route was perfect with diverse landscapes and scenery and jaw dropping beauty spots. 10 out of 10."
    Mikael P. | Participant rating:
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    "Very well organised, providing the basic support and routed via wonderful roads."
    Wallace H. | Participant rating:
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
    "Perfect"
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