Biking & Cycling Vacations

France | Brittany/Normandy

Follow a spectacular shoreline from St-Malo to Bayeux, snaking through fishing harbors, along windswept seaside plateaus, past historic WWII sites and into a rolling green countryside peppered with sheep, cattle and ancient stone farmhouses.

• Pedal to the backdrop of jagged promontories and sandy beaches, enveloped in the smell of the sea
• Snack on a plate of sweet oysters farmed off the shores of Cancale
• Marvel as Mont St-Michel grows from a speck in the distance as you make your way toward the majestic abbey
• Relive a stirring chapter in American history on a visit to the cemetery above Omaha Beach
• Watch as the story of William the Conqueror unfolds as you walk along the colorful 230-foot Bayeux Tapestry
• Feast on fresh seafood, savory crêpes, Camembert cheese and Calvados apple brandy before unwinding in the comfort of the charming Château de Bellefontaine

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: May, June, July, August
• FROM: From $3,498
• DURATION: 8 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: France Bike Trips

France | Loire Valley

Retrace the footsteps of King Charles VIII, Catherine de Medici, Leonardo da Vinci and Joan of Arc as you indulge in rich history, majestic castles, lush vineyards and world-class cuisine of la Loire.

• Kick-start your day with a mouthwatering pastry in Versailles
• Pedal to King François I’s Chateau de Chambord and count the staircases in the magnificent 440-room estate
• Crisscross at a leisurely pace through vast forests, verdant vineyards, fields of sunflowers and quiet villages
• Practice your French with a local farmer at an open-air market in Loches
• Ride to Le Clos Lucé in Amboise, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci and home to his many inventions
• Explore Chateau de Chenonceau, perched gracefully over the Cher River
• Sip award-winning wine at the world-famous Chinon and Cravant wineries and dine like royalty over an exquisite meal of beef tournedos and handmade cream puffs at the Chateau de Pray

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: May, June, July, September
• FROM: $3,698
• DURATION: 8 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bike Tour Loire

Provence

Experience the landscapes and culture described in Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence” and discover the region’s Roman heritage on a sensory journey not to be forgotten. Pedal on quiet roads past fields of lavender and sunflowers, through local vineyards, enjoying the world-renown rustic cuisine of Provence.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: May, June, September, October
• FROM: $4,995
• DURATION: 8 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Provence Bike Tour

Follow the Race in France

Ride part of a stage of the famous French race, and then be there live in person on the sidelines to cheer on riders during this heart-pounding competition. Ciclismo has you standing at the best vantage points to feel the energy surge through the crowd as racers fly by.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: July
• FROM: $4,595
• DURATION: 8 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Follow the Race in France

Mediterranean Island Hopping

This coastal ride boasts dramatic landscapes that will entice nature lovers and photographers alike and provide some of the most exciting views on a bike imaginable. Discover and be delighted by the secrets of Italian and French flavored Mediterranean living in this island-hopping journey.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: Italy, France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: April, May, September, October
• FROM: $4,995
• DURATION: 11 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Mediterranean Island Hopping

France | Provence

The magnificent region of Provence offers an ideal mix of dry climate, picturesque hill towns, Roman ruins and landscapes blanketed in lavender, sunflowers, vineyards and olive groves.

• Walk in the footsteps of six successive Popes at the medieval Palais des Papes in Avignon
• Pedal to the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard aqueduct, an engineering marvel constructed in places of six-ton stone blocks
•  Stroll the narrow streets of Uzès, where countless towers offer postcard-perfect views of the city and surrounding countryside
• Taste the difference between the black tanche and buttery green picholine olive at an open-air market in St-Rémy-de-Provence
• Soak up the views of the chalky limestone hills of the Alpilles surrounding Les Baux-de-Provence
• Step into a Van Gogh canvas of cornfields,sunflowers and drawbridges in Arles
• Savor a well-earned meal of bouillabaisse, topped off with a sweet Beaumes-de-Venise dessert wine, a plate of fromage de chèvre or a bowl of lavender-infused sorbet

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: April, May, June, August, September, October
• FROM: $3,598
• DURATION: 7 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Provence Bike Tours

France Family | Loire Valley

From castles to kings to vintage cars, this weeklong Loire Valley adventure is a recipe for family fun.

• Pedal at a leisurely pace crisscrossing vastforests, lush vineyards, fields of sunflowers and quiet villages
• Bike to King François I’s Chateau de Chambord and count the staircases in the grandiose 440-room estate
• Marvel at the lifelike King Charles VII and Anne of Brittany wax figures at the Chateaude Langeais
• Ride to Le Clos Lucé in Amboise, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci, to check out his countless inventions
• Explore Chateau de Chenonceau, perched gracefully over the Cher River
• Opt for a gentle kayak along the Vienne River and ooh and ahhh over the vintage car collection at Musée Dufresne
• Whet your appetite over appetizers and a glass of fine vintage champagne at the le Grand Monarque’s exquisite Champagne Bar

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: July, August
• FROM: $2,798
• DURATION: 8 days
• AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: France Family Vacations

Dordogne Castles & Valleys

France’s Dordogne region rewards cyclists with green river valleys, limestone plateaus, thousands of medieval castles and Roman ruins. Ride through an ancient world with storied history and golden-stone villages on this deliciously offbeat itinerary sipping on the superb local wines and feasting on the hearty regional cuisine.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: May, June, September
• FROM: $4,895
• DURATION: 10 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bike Trip in France

Burgundy

Cycle and sip up the Burgundy culture – over a thousand years of hilltop perched villages, royal chateaux, topiary-lined monasteries and exceptional wine. Spin past lush vineyards and get a feel for the true flavor of the region enjoying some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

• ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
• WHERE: France, EUROPE
• AVAILABILITY: June, July, September, October
• FROM: $4,795
• DURATION: 8 days
• AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
• MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bicycle Burgandy