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Cycling in France

Discover a map of 534,275 cycling routes and bike trails in France, created by our community.

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Before starting your bike trip through France, prepare by finding the best cycle routes through France with the help of the Bikemap bike route planner, as France offers a sheer unlimited variety of cycling routes. Passing the Provence’s blooming lavender fields, cycling through Burgundy’s fertile vineyards or along the Atlantic coast while enjoying the beach and the sea - France is a paradise for bikers. There are already about 2600 kilometres of safe, marked “véloroutes” (cycling routes) on low traffic streets crossing through the beautiful landscape.

36,524,158 km

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534,275

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The best bike routes in France

Von Couvent St Ulrich bei Dolving ĂĽber Zabern, St  Johann bei Zabern bis Mommenheim Bhf
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Von Couvent St Ulrich bei Dolving ĂĽber Zabern, St Johann bei Zabern bis Mommenheim Bhf

Cycling route in Sarrebourg, Grand Est, France

73 km
Distance
608 m
Ascent
750 m
Descent

Connac-Circle through Lebous, Sérieux, and Réquista

Cycling route in Réquista, Occitanie, France

38.5 km
Distance
710 m
Ascent
704 m
Descent

Albi to Montauban

Cycling route in Albi, Occitanie, France

75.4 km
Distance
968 m
Ascent
1,022 m
Descent
Montauban to Colomiers (Toulouse-Blagnac)
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Montauban to Colomiers (Toulouse-Blagnac)

Cycling route in Montauban, Occitanie, France

63.2 km
Distance
335 m
Ascent
304 m
Descent

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Highlights

  • A bike trip through the Loire valley, known for spectacular scenery, mighty castles, pittoresque vineyards and historic villages is highly recommendable.
  • Discover the French Riviera (CĂ´te d’Azur) by bike. Although the Riviera is famous for the splendour of St. Tropez, Monaco and the film festival in Cannes, there are many other, less known destinations like the villages Eze and Saint-Paul De Vence or the perfume stores of Grasse, which are also worth a visit.
  • Boasting more than 45 million visitors every year, the French capital Paris is the most popular touristic destination in the world. Filled with famous sights like the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, you can discover something new every time you visit Paris. There are also a lot of bike rentals in the city.  

Tips

  • Usually, there are bicycle shops in every French small town. However, depending on the region, the next town could be 20 or 30 kilometres away. Nevertheless, you’ll be able to find most spare parts.
  • At night or during periods of poor visibility, cyclists have to wear safety vests outside of built-up areas in France.

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