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Prenez votre vélo et découvrez la ViaRhôna ! Du lac Léman en Suisse à la mer Méditerranée, suivez un itinéraire emprunté par les civilisations successives depuis plus de 2 000 ans. Des paysages magnifiques, des villes, des villages authentiques, une nature impressionnante, des vignobles et une gastronomie délicieuse vous attendent tout au long du chemin!
Commencez ce superbe voyage à vélo depuis la ville cosmopolite de Genève. Suivez la ViaRhôna qui serpente à travers les montagnes et les vallées du Haut-Rhône. Vélo à travers les paysages à couper le souffle de la Savoie et du Bugey: montagnes, lacs, gorges ... et passez devant de vieux villages typiques avant votre séjour dans l'élégante ville historique de Lyon.
Après une visite de la capitale gastronomique, la deuxième partie du circuit vous montrera pourquoi le Rhône a longtemps été reconnu comme le parcours de civilisations successives.
Arrivée à Genève et installation à votre hôtel. Prenez le temps de découvrir cette belle ville de Suisse, également connue comme la "capitale de la paix" avec sa tradition humanitaire, elle vous séduira par son charme international et sa vieille ville offrant un large choix de délicieux restaurants. Profitez d'une agréable promenade le long du lac Léman.
Votre première balade à vélo vous emmènera de la Suisse à la France le long du Rhône, vous découvrirez le "Défilé de l'Écluse" puis les premiers vignobles entre montagnes et vallées, tout en gardant à l'esprit les somptueuses montagnes des Alpes. Cette partie du voyage sera sur des routes plus fréquentées, mais le reste de la semaine sera beaucoup plus calme. Vous passerez la nuit dans la charmante petite ville de Seyssel, au bord de la rivière.
Distance: 59.9km, 677m positif, 804m negatif
Quittez Seyssel et faites du vélo entre les crêtes et le plateau sur les deux rives du Rhône. Arrivé à Chanaz, également appelée "La Petite Venise Savoyarde", profitez d'un agréable séjour dans l'un des charmants restaurants au bord du canal de Savières. Continuez en direction de Culoz et de Belley, petites villes paisibles au riche patrimoine qui jalonnent le Bugey. Poursuivez votre voyage, dans une nature surprenante pour arriver dans la région de Champagneux.
Distance : 54.5km, 528m positif, 539m négatif
Aujourd'hui, vous passerez par Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, pour les gourmands, nous vous conseillons de vous y arrêter pour déguster les fameuses pralines à la brioche ! Plus loin, un petit détour vers le village de Glandieu vous permettra de vous rafraîchir avec sa cascade majestueuse, merveille de la nature. Après, vous traverserez Morestel, et flânerez dans les rues étroites de la vieille ville, cité des peintres, cité fleurie et poétique. Une jolie voie verte relie "La Vallée Bleue" à Villebois, c’est là que vous passerez la nuit.
Distance: 66.3km, 628m positif, 635m négatif
Cette étape de Via Rhôna vous fait traverser la campagne préservée de Burgey au-dessus du Rhône. Vous traverserez de beaux villages ce matin : Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey, Sault-Brénaz et La Balme-les-Grottes, avec ses grandes grottes et son centre pittoresque. Votre destination sera bientôt visible lorsque vous approcherez du village médiéval perché de Pérouges, classé parmi les Plus Beaux Villages de France.
Distance : 55.4km, 444m positif, 418m négatif
Ce dernier jour à vélo reliera intelligemment les parcs et les lacs du Grand Lyon, notamment le Réservoir du Grand Large et le Parc de Miribel-Jonage. Profitez ensuite de la magnifique piste cyclable qui traverse le centre de Lyon, le long des rives du Rhône. Au confluent du Rhône et de la Saône, vous arrivez dans un nouveau quartier marqué par l’architecture contemporaine, le bâtiment le plus remarquable étant le Musée des Confluences. Les options pour le reste de la journée sont infinies, mais vous pouvez également récompenser votre âme de cycliste avec un délicieux repas dans un petit restaurant typique de la ville.
Distance : 45.9km, 266m positif, 368m négatif
Après le bourdonnement de Lyon, l'itinéraire traverse les villes de Grigny et de Givors, puis St-Romain-enGal. L'importance historique de la navigation est plus explicite ici que partout ailleurs le long du Rhône. Les musées de St-Romain-en-Gal et de Vienne donnent une bonne idée de la riche histoire du fleuve, du classique au contemporain.
*Veuillez noter qu'il y aura un "changement de vélo" à Lyon, car nous avons deux prestataires de vélos différents.
Distance : 32.8m, 322m positif, 336m négatif
Cette remarquable journée à vélo offre une grande variété de paysages. De Vienne, ancienne capitale de la Gaule romaine, à la réserve naturelle de L'île au Beurre, témoin du côté sauvage du Rhône, en passant par des vignobles en terrasses escarpées, dont la prestigieuse Côte-Rôtie, et les premiers grands vergers de la Vallée du Rhône, cette étape ravira les amateurs d’histoire, de nature et de gastronomie.
Distance : 33.1km, 255m positif, 270m négatif
Votre itinéraire aujourd'hui traverse des vignobles escarpés et des vergers denses. Au sud de Lyon, c’est la première étape de la ViaRhôna à pénétrer dans l’Ardèche accidentée, un beau département situé sur le puissant flanc ouest du Rhône. Ici, la rivière apprivoisée abrite des vergers, des jardins maraîchers et des vignes produisant des vins haut de gamme de Saint-Joseph. En arrivant à Tournon-sur-Rhône, profitez d'une agréable pause chargée d'histoire gallo-romaine.
Distance : 61.3km, 438m positif, 448m négatif
Après une halte au port fluvial de l’épervière, au sud de Valence, votre itinéraire vous ramène sur la rive ouest du Rhône, en Ardèche. L'Ardèche est connue pour ses grottes exceptionnelles, ses sites archéologiques, ses villages de caractère, ses châteaux et ses réserves naturelles. Poursuivre vers le sud sur ViaRhôna et emprunter la récente passerelle de style himalayen à Rochemaure est une expérience formidable. Construit à l'aide des piliers du Vieux Pont, il s'agit d'un pont historique sur le Rhône. Vous voici aux portes de la Provence: "Montélimar" où une présence humaine existe depuis plus de 50 000 ans. Réputée pour son nougat, Montélimar est une ville agréable où il fait bon flâner dans le vieux centre-ville.
Distance : 70.9km, 460m positif, 503m négatif
En quittant la belle ville de Montélimar, pédalez le long du Rhône et traversez des villes historiques: Viviers, avec son esprit médiéval; Bourg-Saint-Andéol avec ses trésors comprenant une sculpture rare d'une divinité mithriaque. Aujourd'hui, votre court itinéraire regorge de trésors du patrimoine, notamment religieux, tels que cathédrales, chapelles et grandes résidences de clercs. Ceux qui aiment l’histoire ainsi que la nature peuvent se régaler.
Distance : 28.5km, 205m positif, 236m négatif
Aujourd'hui, pour votre dernier jour à vélo, voici votre programme : entrez en Provence et découvrez une nature impressionnante aux senteurs du Sud ! Vous traversez tout d'abord le charmant village de Pont-Saint-Esprit. Dans l'après-midi, vous atteignez la belle ville d'Orange. Parmi les nombreux édifices et monuments romains construits à l'origine, vous pouvez encore voir des parties du rempart, de l'Arc de Triomphe et du théâtre (patrimoine de l'UNESCO), dont le mur de la scène, décrit par le Roi Soleil Louis XIV comme le plus beau rempart dans son pays.
Distance : 50.6km, 304m positif, 308m négatif
Fin du voyage après le petit-déjeuner. Nous vous conseillons de prolonger votre séjour afin de prendre le temps de visiter la belle ville de Lyon.
Tous les hébergements sont soigneusement sélectionnés en raison de leur emplacement, de leur ambiance et/ou de leurs services uniques.
Nous avons choisi des hôtels ou chambres d'hôtes 2*/3* confortables où toutes les chambres disposent d'une salle de bains privée et où le petit-déjeuner est inclus.
Pour plus de confort, lorsque cela est possible, nous pouvons surclasser les hôtels avec la catégorie 3*/4* (supplément appliqué).
Si vous n’apportez pas votre vélo, nous pouvons vous proposer un vélo en location. Ils sont équipés d'un minimum de 21 vitesses et fournis avec antivol, kit de réparation, sacoche avant et arrière. Vous trouverez ci-dessous toutes les informations concernant nos vélos de location.
Chacun de nos itinéraires comprend différents niveaux de difficultés. Afin de faciliter votre voyage et de répondre au mieux à vos envies et besoins, nous vous proposons divers types de matériel. Ainsi, vous pourrez utiliser des vélos VTC classiques ou des vélos électriques. Les vélos électriques vous permettront d'accompagner vos compagnons et vous donneront un léger coup de pouce pour monter les collines !
Les vélos de location vous attendent à votre premier hébergement. Le personnel de la réception vous remettra les clés et vous indiquera où se situe le local à vélo.
Vidéo d'instructions VTC et vélo électrique (VAE = Vélo à Assistance Electrique)
Remarque: En fonction du voyage, les modèles peuvent être différents.
Nos vélos VTC sont équipés d'un minimum de 21 vitesses avec freins.
Les VTC proposés à la location sont de très bonne qualité. En fonction du circuit, les modèles peuvent être différents: Scott, Giant, Trek, Koga, ...
Les vélos électriques (VAE = Vélo à Assistance Electrique) sont équipés d’un petit moteur électrique et d’une batterie, pouvant être rechargés dans les hôtels. Vous devez tout de même pédaler : cela rend le pédalage, l’effort beaucoup plus facile. Une première expérience avec un vélo électrique est recommandée, car les vélos accélèrent plus vite et sont plus lourds que les vélos ordinaires, en raison du moteur électrique. Le poids du vélo électrique est d'environ. 27 kilos.
Les vélos électriques proposés à la location sont de très bonne qualité. En fonction du circuit, les modèles peuvent être différents: Scott, Giant, Trek, Koga, ...
Pour certains voyages, nous pouvons vous donner la possibilité de louer un vélo de route, plus performant. Plus de détails sur demande.
Pour certains voyages, nous pouvons vous donner la possibilité de louer un vélo Tandem, adapté pour deux adultes seulement. Plus de détails sur demande.
Pour les enfants mesurant au minimum 125 cm, nous pouvons fournir des vélos adaptés (24 "ou 26" pour les enfants de plus de 140 cm). Les vélos enfant sont équipés d’un minimum de 7 vitesses et de freins manuels. La taille maximum du corps pour un vélo enfant est de 155 cm.
Remarque: En fonction du circuit, les modèles peuvent être différents.
Un vélo suiveur est une bonne option pour les enfants entre env. 100 cm et 125 cm, car ils peuvent pédaler en autonomie et à leur rythme sans se soucier de la circulation. Ce type de vélo suiveur ne peut pas être loué sur tous nos voyages. Plus de détails sur demande.
Les remorques pour enfants peuvent être louées pour un maximum de deux enfants mesurant jusqu'à 100 cm (max. 35 kg au total).
Remarque: En fonction du circuit, les modèles peuvent être différents.
Tous nos vélos de locations sont équipés d’une sonnette.
Tous nos vélos sont équipés de freins (manuels).
Pour les enfants de moins de 30 mois (max 15 kg), il est possible de louer un siège enfant avant. Ce n’est pas possible avec un vélo électrique, à cause de l’écran sur le guidon.
Pour les enfants de plus de 30 mois (max 22 kg), il est possible de louer un siège enfant arrière. Également possible avec un vélo électrique.
Pour certaines voyages, il est possible de louer un appareil GPS, plus de détails sur demande.
Les casques ne sont pas obligatoires en France (si le cycliste a plus de 12 ans) mais fortement recommandés. Le casque est obligatoire pour les enfants de moins de 12 ans. Veuillez nous indiquer sur le formulaire de réservation si vous souhaitez louer un casque de vélo.
Tous nos vélos de location sont équipés d'éclairage.
Tous nos vélos de location sont équipés d'un antivol.
Tous nos vélos de location sont équipés avec au moins une sacoche arrière et un porte-cartes avant pour mettre le roadbook / cartes.
Les vélos de location sont équipés avec des pédales "classiques", donc pas de pédales click-in / SPD.
Tous nos vélos sont équipés avec un système de déverrouillage rapide, ce qui facilite le réglage de la hauteur de la selle et du guidon.
Il y a un petit kit de répération est inclus, dans la sacoche du vélo. Dans le cas où un vélo de location a un autre problème, nous vous conseillons toujours d'aller dans un atelier de réparation de vélos.
La hauteur de la selle peut être facilement réglée, sans utiliser d’outils. Nos selles ne sont pas équipés d'une housse en gel.
French Bike Tours ne fournit pas de gourde d'eau. Nous ne pouvons pas non plus garantir la présence de porte-bouteille sur les vélos. Le vélo de location sera toujours équipé d’une sacoche, vous pouvez donc stocker une gourde dans la sacoche.
Article 1 Prix de location de vélo
Le prix de location de vélo est déterminé par les tarifs mentionnés sur le site de French Bike Tours au moment de la réservation; ou comme convenu ultérieurement.
Article 2 Paiement
a. Le prix de location et toute autre somme due concernant le contrat de location doivent être payés avant la remise du vélo.
b. Si, pour une raison quelconque, vous ne pouvez pas utiliser le(s) vélo(s) que vous avez loué(s), French Bike Tours ne sera pas tenu responsable des dépenses ou dommages en résultant.
c. Dans le cas de l'article 2b, le client reste tenu de payer l'intégralité du prix de la location et tout autre montant mentionné sur la facture, conformément à nos Conditions Générales de Réservation, sauf si le client peut prouver qu'il ne peut pas utiliser le vélo, la conséquence d'un défaut déjà présent au début de la période de location.
Article 3 Période de location
a. La période de location s'étend du matin du premier jour de vélo (jour 2) à la fin du séjour (dernier jour de vélo), comme indiqué dans la confirmation de réservation.
b. La prolongation de la période de location n'est possible qu'après approbation de notre part et selon les tarifs (de prolongation) mentionnés à l'article 1.
c. Aucun remboursement n'est possible après le début de la période de location. Si vous nous retournez le(s) vélo(s) avant la fin de votre circuit, le contrat de location sera automatiquement résilié et vous ne serez pas remboursé.
d. À la fin de la dernière journée de vélo de votre voyage, le ou les vélos doivent être restitués au dernier hôtel d'où ils ont été délivrés, au plus tard à l'heure indiquée dans la confirmation de réservation.
Si vous réservez un circuit en itinérance, vous pouvez laisser le vélo au dernier hôtel du voyage.
e. Si le ou les vélos ne sont pas restitués à l'heure de retour indiquée dans la confirmation de réservation, nous pourrons vous facturer la location jusqu'à ce que le ou les vélos nous soient restitué(s). En cas de retour tardif, les tarifs mentionnés à l'article 1 continueront de s'appliquer, plus une amende de 25 € par jour. Nous nous réservons également le droit d'exiger le paiement de tous les frais et / ou dommages subis en raison du retour tardif de nos vélos de location.
F. Nonobstant le paragraphe précédent, en cas de restitution tardive de nos vélos de location, nous nous réservons le droit de résilier le contrat de location sans intervention judiciaire et de réclamer immédiatement nos vélos où qu'ils se trouvent et à qui que ce soit. French Bike Tours détient également ce droit dans le cas où le client ne respecterait aucune des autres conditions énoncées dans le présent contrat de location.
Article 4 Utilisation abusive
a. Le ou les vélos ne peuvent être utilisés qu'aux fins prévues et uniquement par les cyclistes mentionnés dans le contrat de location.
b. Les vélos doivent nous être retournés dans le même état (propre!) Dans lequel vous les avez reçus.
c. Vous devez prendre grand soin du (des) vélo(s), comme si c'était le vôtre. Vous devez prendre toutes les précautions contre les dommages, la perte ou le vol.
d. Le vélo ne doit pas être utilisé sur la plage; ou sur des chemins sablonneux dans les dunes à moins qu'un chemin pavé ne soit pas disponible.
Article 5 Dommages, perte et vol
Le locataire sera tenu responsable des dommages ou de la perte du (des) vélo(s) ou de ses parties, ainsi que des clés et chaînes de vélo et des serrures, pour un montant que nous déterminerons selon les prix standards du marché. Vous devez comprendre que vous n'êtes pas assuré pour les dommages sur le ou le(s) vélos ou pour tout dommage à des tiers.
Article 6 Frais pendant la période de location
Tous les frais et taxes concernant les vélos de location, tels que les amendes et les billets de ferry, doivent être payés par le client.
11 Nuits incluses
Hôtel 2/3 étoiles ou 3/4 (supplement appliqué)
Taxe de séjour incluse
Petits-déjeuners et 1 dîner (Villebois - jour 4) inclus
Carnet de route avec cartes et informations touristiques fournies
Pour ce voyage, veuillez noter qu'il y aura un "changement de vélo" à Lyon, car nous avons deux prestataires différents.
Service d'urgence téléphonique 24/7
Transports des bagages dans les hôtels de votre circuit. Bagages autorisés par personne : 1 valise ou sac de voyage (20 kg maximum)
Pour les horaires et toutes informations complémentaires, vous pouvez consulter le site internet de la SNCF ou rome2rio pour tous les trains nationaux français (SNCF).
Nous vous conseillons vivement de télécharger l'application mobile sncf avant votre départ.
Si vous souhaitez voyager en train avec votre vélo, vous pouvez trouver plus d'informations via ce lien.
Possibilité de parking sur demande
Nous vous fournissons les itinéraires de ce voyage via un code personnalisé qui vous donne accès à notre application de navigation.
L’aéroport international de Genève est desservi par un grand nombre de compagnies aériennes régulières et à bas coûts. Aussi, possibilité d'arrivée à l'aéroport de Lyon. De Lyon, vous pouvez prendre un train pour Genève, voir ci-dessous.
Vous pouvez vous rendre à Genève en train. À la fin de votre voyage, vous pouvez prendre un train en provenance d'Orange.
Pour les horaires et des informations complémentaires, consultez le site Web des SBB ou le site internet de la SNCF ou rome2rio pour tous les trains nationaux français (SNCF).
De Paris à Genève (environ 5h15 à 540 km) / De Lyon à Genève (environ 1h50 à 150 km). Pour trouver le meilleur itinéraire, consultez le site internet ViaMichelin.
We would highly recommend this trip for the varied scenery, beautiful towns and villages and easy to follow and safe cycling routes. The hotels were very friendly and welcoming and very good value for money. There are some hills to climb but the challenge was worth it the views were stunning.
Thank you to FBT for a seamless, perfectly organised trip which completely met our expectations. We travelled through many different landscapes and found ourselves in exciting, different places every day.
Cycling, Chateaus and Ice cream. A fabulous trip - even the extreme heatwave didn’t change that. With this weather we adapted and left accomodation early to cycle in the cooler mornings. Chateaus in the afternoons and ice cream at least twice a day. Accomodation was great. Staff were great. Bikes (not electric) did the job - It’s pretty flat cycling. The bags were generally waiting for us when we arrived. We stopped at 7 chateaus along the way and through ourselves into the pool as soon as we could. Perfect.
Amazing trip. Fantastic organisation - everything worked like clockwork. Beautiful route.
Every step of the way the team at French Bike Tours were were responsive and happy to help. Our ride east from Bordeaux was a great experience and every part of the trip worked like clockwork. We felt comfortable on our bikes, the App was like a virtual guide and assistance who was with us for the whole journey, and the accommodation was always comfortable and conveniently located. We would not hesitate to recommend French Bike Tours - this is a team who really know France and and what is needed to create very memorable cycling holidays.
Great trip through the Alsace region of France. We very much enjoyed the route and the accommodations were great!
We thoroughly enjoyed our cycling adventures with French Bike Tours in the Loire Valley, cycling from Orleans to Angers over 10 days (we added 3 extra night to the beginning, middle and end). The accommodations and food were very good overall, the hybrid bikes were excellent, and the diverse scenery (including rivers, bird wildlife, parks, horses, chateaus and gardens) made our trip always an enjoyable experience. Discovering the relaxed and atmospheric “guingettes” (lovely outdoor resto-pub beer garden-like areas unique to this region) was a joy, especially after a long or hot day cycling enjoying a glass of rose or a cold beer. The people we met at the hotels and restaurants, and other fellow cyclists from all over the world, were so friendly, it made the whole experience a very special and unique holiday.
We had a wonderful cycling trip through Provence. The route was easy to follow, the bikes were comfortable, and the sights along the way were beautiful. We just wish we had more time in each town.
I ended up making some changes to my itinerary during the bike trip and FBT was right there to help me. I really appreciated their response and help.
Seamless, organized. Good communication. Enjoyable route with pastoral views.
The biking was easy and mostly on pathways avoiding busy streets which was appreciated. The French countryside and castles of the Loire Valley are beautiful to see. We enjoyed the convenience of booking through a company and having our luggage ready upon arrival!
We really enjoyed this fantastic trip - one of the best holidays we have had! In particular the history of the Canal du Midi, the Bastide towns and the changing countryside were so interesting and varied. The app directions and organisation were all faultless. The accommodation and the warmth of the hospitality of hosts was superb. Definitely recommended!
The overall trip was fine. We were very disappointed in the accommodations as compared to what our traveling friends experienced last year out of Bordeaux. The route and chateaus were beautiful.
Well organized tour with accommodation and breakfast each day was well up to standard. Would book again!
Overall a really enjoyable trip and the good weather helped. The scenery particularly on the first two days is beautiful and all the hotels were of a good standard in excellent locations. The app is relatively easy to use and the cycling routes were mainly very good avoiding busy roads. Make sure you apply mosquito repellent especially on days 3 and 4 and there are millions of them.
Fantastic four days cycling in the beautiful Rhône valley. We cycled through medieval towns and villages, miles of vineyards and along side the Rhône river and canal, with superb views and stunning wildlife en route. The choice of hotels was excellent, all the staff were really friendly and accomodating and I was able to practice my French too with the locals.Breakfasts were buffet style with a good choice and rooms and beds very comfortable. It was also wonderful to arrive after a long day in the saddle to find your luggage waiting for us. This was our first cycling holiday and now we can't wait to book another!
It was a wonderful experience. The scenery, the routes, the accommodations, the food and beverages were all great. FBT does a great job and I have recommended them to other cyclists and will continue to do so.
Sure. I'd be pleased to promote my experiences of French bike tours ..my friend Charlie has a better assortment.
We did a five day, four night stay in the Loire Valley. The bikes were excellent. We had a flat during our trip and the provider came and repaired the flat in the middle of our ride. We were thrilled with everything about our trip. The meals, routes, and castles were amazing!
Our trip was amazing from beginning to end. Such beautiful scenery, topography and food. Loved all the smells and being able to stop at anytime. Highly recommend
We loved our e-bike tour through picturesque rural Provence. We were two couples travelling together so it was nice to go at our own pace with the app guiding us along the way through small villages, olive groves and colorful vineyards. The hotels were very comfortable and in great locations to explore the beautiful places we stayed. We highly recommend this trip and are so glad we were able to do it!
Fantastic trip. I can’t recommend it enough. Great accommodations, responsive staff, beautiful countryside and small towns. We’ll be back for more.
Plan ahead
This is a wonderfully varied tour. My husband and I were very satisfied with the company, the bikes, the accommodations, the routing. We are over 70 and used tour bikes. There is a lot of elevation gain, and one needs to train for it to enjoy it. The GUIBO app is the best that we have ever used.
First rate do documentation and easy to use app made self guide tour a breeze. Love cycling in France.
First rate do documentation and easy to use app made self guide tour a breeze. Love cycling in France.
The Loire Valley is beautiful with many historic chateaux and other buildings, along with easy pretty canal/river trails. It was a joy every day to be cycling down through such beautiful country.
The booking and all the arrangements were very well organised and every step of the process went without a hitch. The Champagne Region is a fabulous area to bike in with lots of up and downs which are well marked on the travel app. No unexpected surprises. It is worth doing the full extended trip offered which is another opportunity for more route and scenery variety. The Loisium Hotel in Mutigny was fabulous.
The itinerary was great. Enjoyed the variety of landscapes, villages, and the warmth of the people who we met. Definitely practice on an e-bike. I had to adjust the bike to get a comfortable geometry for me.
We were unlucky to have the first 2 days of our cycling trip in heavy rain and wind but we enjoyed most of the days cycling through different terrain - coastal, country, along waterways etc. Luckily the weather improved as we headed south.
We had a wonderful time on our tour through the Loire valley. It was a great way to see the area close up and at our own pace.
An excellent tour along the Canal du Midi. The e bikes were comfortable and useful in the headwind. The scenery was varied and there were even some slopes! The hotels and staff were well used to cyclists and provided a good welcome. there was time on most days to explore the towns which enhanced the whole experience. A great trip.
What a lovely trip we had along the Loire River with French Bike Tours! The routes were beautiful, easy to follow, and with interesting sites along the way. The only thing we might have changed would be to stay an extra day midway through the trip to enjoy the cities and all they had to offer!
We had a wonderful experience riding from Strasbourg to Colmar. The route is peaceful, not difficult and mostly free of cars. The villages along the way are very cute and there were many opportunities to stop at vineyards or places to eat.
We recently completed an e-bike tour through the Alsace region, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The route was thoughtfully planned, taking us through stunning countryside, vineyards, and one charming town after another. The e-bikes were good quality and made the ride enjoyable and accessible, even on the hillier stretches. Accommodations were comfortable and well-located. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to explore France in a fun, active, and immersive way.
Good trip overall although the hotels weren’t great. We encountered a thunderstorm and heavy rain on the 4th day. We enjoyed the lunch restaurant in Ribeauville and the Tunisian restaurant in Colmar.
A great first cycle tour trip with French Bike Tours - we chose a self-guided holiday using our own bikes, and loved the opportunity to explore a new area of France. Our week included coast and countryside, and a lovely selection of accommodations. Highly recommended!
Much harder than I expected. Still enjoyable but never again without e-bikes.
Un esperienza molto gradevole, con la libertà di muoversi senza fretta tra la campagna francese
This was an introduction to an ebiking holiday for us and we really enjoyed it. Everything went well so we feel confident to do it again - maybe even to try the tour with luggage transfer (rather than stay 4 nights in one hotel). Top notes from us - the e-bike battery was great, the phone battery needed a booster pack and we definitely needed padded shorts!
Voyage immersif dans la magnifique nature de la vallée de la Loire. La région regorge de pistes cyclables qui traversent des bois, bordent des rivières, traversent des villages. C'était une belle visite, nous nous sommes sentis en sécurité et soutenus.
Everything was perfectly organised by French Bike Tours - directions, hotels, bike hire arragements. I would not hesitate to book another holiday with them again!
This was a well organised and lovely trip ; there was plenty of variety through villages and open countyside, seaside and substantial towns. The daily distances were comfortable the accommodation was mostly very good and the hired ebikes were excellent. We’d highly recommend it.
Fantastic bike tour through the Vendee, everything was as described , hotels were all centrally located and the hire e-bikes were of good quality and easy to use.
I was in love with the French language since I was a student but apart from visiting Paris I have never been to the country. The trip to Provance was a dream come true. Not only did I travel by bike but also had the opportunity to see so many beautiful villages and towns dated mostly from the ancient Rome era on my way. Thanks to the app provided I did not got lost even once. The route was empty, we hardly met a car or a person during the day. In the evening however we enjoyed great meals in the small, picturesque restaurants. I also indulged myself in the tarte l’apricote in almost every bakery recommended by the app. The trip was perfectly organised by French Bike’s and it went smoothly without any problems what so ever for which I am really thankful to all people involved.
We had a great trip. This was our second trip with FBT and would happily recommend there tours to anyone. This trip was a mixture of coastal, marshes and vineyards routes. We loved La Rochelle (Harbour and Shopping), Rochefort (town), Traemblade (Seafood), Royan (Beach) and Marguax. All in all a very enjoyable holiday. Thank you.
Trip gave the opportunity to see the real, rural France. Good variety of cycling, some of it challenging, but generally on good tracks. Photos already sent via email.
The Alsace tour was spectacular! The views were incredible. Thanks to French Bike Tours our trip went without any hiccups, from picking up our bikes to the luggage transfer, accommodation and guided route our trip was faultless! My partner and I had the best experience and hope to do another trip in the near future with French Bike Tours!
We thoroughly enjoyed the Loire Valley from Orleans to Saumur with the beautiful country side of farms, vineyards and castles! With the extreme heat in June we had to rely on the E-bikes more than usual later in the day however for the most part we cycled on Eco. We also, took a side route to Chenonceau castle which added 30km to the 62 km trip to Villandry which made it a long day but worth the castle tour!
We had a lovely trip through Brittany on this tour, and would recommend every aspect of it with these two caveats: The tour is worth it without visiting an island, but if you want to do the island visit, check with the ferry companies before you book, as they may not be available on the day you want to go. Secondly, I am a 72 year old but reasonably fit woman, but I could not push my ebike (no walk-assist) up the recommended cobblestone route to the hotel in Dinan. My husband had to help me. Sounds like a lot of complaints, but the tour was well worth it for the countryside seen, routes and accommodation.
A beautiful trip, initially along the end of the Loire Valley and then down the Atlantic Coast. Stunning countryside and sea vistas. FBT did a great job structuring this tour and ensuring it works really well. One of the beautiful towns encountered was Pornic, set on its canal which gently flows out to the Atlantic (see picture).
Very well organised with decent accommodation. The GPS apps for both tours were particularly good. Unfortunate that we were unable to meet up with Melanie in Monpazier at end of second tour to thank her personally, but it was her day off!
The Via Rhona is a great bike route and easy to follow. The river and its environment is very stimulating with a great sense of history and industry.
Good biking roads and stunning nature.
A self guided tour is great way to see some of the French countryside and history. Taking a tour takes care of accommodation and moving your luggage transfers and very reliable. Its fun to arrive at a new destination with a surprise location and hotel. If worried about the effort book an ebike.
What a fantastic trip we had down the canal du Garonne. The scenery was beautiful, we got to ride through vineyards, ancient towns, and sampled wonderful food. Everyday had something new to explore. It was great to have the app to point us towards places of interest along the way. The accommodations were fabulous and we look forward to our next trip.
Easy cycling through beautiful countryside. The fields were full of flaxseed, rape, red clover and poppies. Still plenty of wild flowers in late April. Some quite long stretches away from the river. We loved the architecture in the towns and the chateau’s were stunning. Didn’t have time to look inside any. Found some very lovely and unusual places to eat and drink.
Easy cycling through beautiful countryside. The fields were full of flaxseed, rape, red clover and poppies. Still plenty of wild flowers in late April. Some quite long stretches away from the river. We loved the architecture in the towns and the chateau’s were stunning. Didn’t have time to look inside any. Found some very lovely and unusual places to eat and drink.
Wonderful scenery, French designated bike lanes even in cities are super! And the French drivers were very courteous!
Great fun, well organised and a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the amazing French countryside.
The Alsace wine route (EuroVelo route 5) was a great introduction to this region, the villages and towns of the area are very picturesque and made for a great 3 days cycling, we chose e-bikes as it is a hilly area, and made for a leisurely experience. Even though we didn't have hot and sunny weather in October it didn't detract from the enjoyment of the bike trip.
We had a wonderful time on our ride from Bordeaux to Sete. The bikes were very comfortable and sturdy; the hotels were very nice and atmospheric; and the level of planning and response from French Bike Tours was way beyond our expectations. We especially appreciated the excellent GPX guides which made everything easier. We are in our early 70s and hauled our own gear with our own panniers. We’d highly recommend this company and this trip to anyone, though next time I will ride an ebike!
Well organized and designed trip with great accomodation in historic parts of towns.
We did three tours this summer with FBTs. Brittany, Provence and Alsace. The routes through Brittany and Alsace were absolutely beautiful and the accomodation was great at all three. We have recommended FBTs to so many people for the service, the value and the incredible holiday that we had
The accommodations were lovely, tge route was straight forward and tge bikes were very comfortable.
days of cycling from Bordeaux to Toulouse, the changing scenery was a source of delight and wonder. We started the journey on a rail trail then cycled among hills of vineyards and distant towns and villages. Midway through the 2nd day we reached the canal, and cycled along the FLAT terrain for the remainder of our journey. The canal locks are an engineering marvel though we witnessed only 1 in action. The region is so fertile & green, we passed by fields of sunflowers and corn, apple and plum trees and kiwifruit. Finding the local cafe for a coffee break became a ritual, and we really enjoyed sitting down to the French cuisine at the end of each day.
Well-organised accommodation and luggage transportation. Route planning, in the main, was good and bike quality overall was good,
I had a great holiday cycling along the Canal du Midi. Although I booked at quite short notice the French Bike Tours team worked hard to put together an itinerary that exactly met my needs. Everything went smoothly and, based on my recent experience, I highly recommend French Bike Tours for anyone looking for a self-guided cycling holiday.
The beautiful Loire cycle routes are great for a relaxed cycle holiday with lots to see along the way. The whole trip was organised very well and went smoothly. In the main the comfort plus accommodation was lovely and it was great to have a pool to swim in at each hotel after a days cycling.
We had such a great time The accomodations were fantastic. The service from FBTs was top notch. There was a lot of variety in the scenery and we appreciated that most riding was on trails or quiet roads
Very well organised trip. Excellent path well signed and mostly very good surface. Comfortable e-bikes and good accommodation - not posh but good value.
This was my first cycling holiday in France. I was very happy with the information provided in advance, the bikes, accomodation and the choice of route. This cycling holiday was a beautiful route, with charming villages, lovely accomodation. The information provided in advance by French Bike Tours was very helpful. There were no problems at all with the bikes, luggage transfers or the Guibo app.
FBT offer an Active vacation, experiencing all that Southern France has to offer. Highlights being, Lyon - culinary , Vienne - Jazz Festival, Avignon - Palais de Pape, Arles - Van Gogh, Chateauneuf- du- Pape - Brotte wine museum and Tour de France stage 5/16. Tour was as described, booking flawless and outstanding staff. Cycling routes mostly on ViaRhona network, centrally located accommodations, efficient luggage transfers and adequate bike rentals. We were very pleased and having done 11 cycling tours in Europe , FBT is as good as you get. Thanks to the three M’s at FBT
We had a wonderful trip cycling along the via Rhona in Provence. Arles and Avignon were real highlights with excellent hotels. The routes we cycled on were quiet and safe , the app made the it really easy to find points of interest but importantly places to stop and refresh.
All in all it was nice.
Es war ein kulinarisches und kulturelles Highlight entlang der Rhone zu fahren. Die Menschen waren sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und aufgeschlossen. Es gab viel zu sehen und zu entdecken. Gut, dass wir für Lyon 2 Tage eingeplant hatten.
Had a great biking holiday. The routes were very good on very quiet roads and plenty to see and do. The Navigation App was vert good.
Riding along the canal was beautiful even in the rain, but even better when the sun came out! Luckily we were able to fix the puncture we had. Meeting others along the way was great. Everything was well organised, and there were no hiccups. A great experience!
Would have liked a more detailed/ description of the trip before paying. Cycling through more villages would have been more interesting too.
Beautiful weather, friendly people everywhere, old charming hotels and ample breakfasts. Sadly, too many times the route was on roads through areas with little view of the river or wildlife.
Wonderful landscapes, cities and nice smaller places. Great, friendly and excellent support by email and phone by the travel advisor.
It's a wonderful route along the Rhone river for 300 miles, a lot of fun and a lot of nice towns and good food.
We took the express train to Strasbourg where we enjoyed our hotel included in the tour package. Our day one ride was perfect, and day two even better. Each town that we visited we enjoyed more than the last, and the riding got better and we progressed as well. We encountered no issues and had a very enjoyable experience.
A relaxing, beautiful, ride through the country of Southern France. There were some hills on the first day, but for the most part, the rest of the tour is flat and hugs the Rhone river. The majority of the tour is on paved bike trails, which is really nice. We chose the comfort plus option, and most of the places were comfortable. Not all of them have AC but we didn't need it. The one caveat important to know is that most of the hotels will not let you enter before 4 PM or 5. And that is a hard and fast rule. So take your time riding and stop often along the way.The provided E-bike and the touring app were great. Didn't get lost once!
The bike trip was very enjoyable with the cycle route ranging from coastal cycle paths, green ways and quiet country roads passing through pretty villages. The maps and App instructions were easy to follow.
We embarked on a very pleasurable holiday adventure, traversing picturesque landscapes with splendid hire bicycles—one standard, the other electric. Each day began with a delightful buffet breakfast, setting the perfect tone for our explorations. Our journey commenced in the stunning 'La Ville Rose' of Toulouse, where a great cycle path guided us to our first destination, the charming town of Castelnaudary, with its ‘Grand Bassin’ and our accommodation the enchanting old judges' residency, "Les Ordalies". Despite encountering a shift to dirt roads and gravel on the second day, the scenic canal, majestic plane trees, and idyllic countryside vistas more than compensated for the rough terrain. A short detour led us to the circular village of Bram, where we meandered through its quaint streets to reach the historic church. Our day culminated in the UNESCO-listed city of Carcassonne, where we had time to tour the medieval castle and enjoyed dinner at 'La Place de Vieille Ville'. One of the highlights was enjoying breakfast outside on the terrace of Hotel du Chateau, looking up to the walled city. Despite grappling with challenging headwinds and the sad sight of plane trees stumps the following day, we anticipate returning in fifty years to cycle beneath the replanted oak trees. Our route led us to the small town of Olonzac for the night, where we were warmly welcomed. Post-Olonzac, the cycle path significantly improved, albeit with occasional detours due to ongoing path work. The ancient city of Breziers greeted us with a decent along its nine impressive locks with views to the picturesque River Orb below. Perched atop a small hill, Breziers has charming streets with numerous terraces, and the Saint-Nazaire Cathedral is certainly worth a visit. The final leg of our journey was a leisurely cycle ride into Sete, with a substantial portion of the route tracing the coastline, offering ample opportunities to pause for refreshments at seaside terraces. Despite a slight detour prompted by the arrival of the Olympic torch, we arrived promptly at our hotel, the charming and eccentric Le Grand Hotel, where we would be staying for the next two nights. With an extra day in Sete, amidst rain showers, we were able to relax, unwind and reflect, on our unforgettable cycling tour.
The tour around this part of Provence took us to some wonderful villages and towns, and through some delightful countryside, mostly on quieter roads and lanes. The weather was perfect for cycling. And the chance to sample the local food and wines was an added bonus.
We spent a month cycling through Loire Valley and Canals Garonne and Midi. Our self guided tour was prepared to include personal requests. During the organisation period we experienced helpful advice and excellent communication. Hire bikes were of excellent quality and comfortable to ride. Hotels were usually of high standard, always in good locations to explore old towns etc and in most cases breakfasts were more than adequate. Route instructions were thorough, provided in an app, printed booklet and gpx files for uploading onto our own device. Support was available during the ride using WhatsApp. While the weather was not in our favour, making some of the route unrideable, we thoroughly enjoyed the time and appreciated the preparation done for us.
Beautiful views along the ride, quaint mágical Towns to visit and stay. Would do another ride similar....longer though! 3 days was not enough!
We had a great time, people were nice, drivers were respectful, weather was mostly good.
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What a great trip! Cycling through fields and small villages was everything I hoped for. We used e-bikes, which helped with the hills. The route map was easy to use and though we took a few wrong turns we were never lost. I would recommend to anyone, and can’t wait to book another trip.
French Bike Tours did an amazing job of keeping our route off major roads, and on beautiful backroads, with lots of variety and charm along the way.
Off the main roads biking
Seamless fun as FBT arrangements were spot-on. All we had to do was pedal and enjoy.
This trip was absolutely amazing. It was everything that we hoped it would be. A friend and I biked through the most beautiful country side, saw amazing Roman ruins, adorable little villages, and had fabulous food and wine the whole way. The route was a fun and surprising mix of small roads and paths that kept us out of traffic and seeing a great mix of pastoral, woodland, and village scenery. ❤️🚴🍷🥖
Well located accommodations and Melani a fabulous communicator!
Well located accommodations and Melani a fabulous communicator!
We really enjoyed our cycling experience in the Alpilles. Beautiful countryside, cosy hotels with relaxing pools, breathtaking scenery and villages rich in culture. If you want to immerse yourself in the world of Van Gogh and cycle among olive trees, lavender fields and vineyards. This is your trip.
Beautiful countryside. Delicious wines. A great workout.
Scenery Toulouse to Castelnaudary was gorgeous. Scenery Castelnaudary to Carcassonne not as nice.
We rode our bikes through beautiful varied landscapes with lots of altimeters; We visited beautiful medieval villages and were able to meet and talk with other pilgrims on foot.
Riding through the beautiful towns of the Alsace region on a bicycle was an amazing experience that I could not have appreciated by car. I'll never forget the stunning view of the church in Obernai as I rode down the hill and into town, truly magical. I'm so grateful for French Bike Tours for putting this trip together on relatively short notice. Merci!
The tartiflette we had in Seyssel was amazing, and we did go swimming in the river before Perouges.
An amazing trip through beautiful landscapes filled with history and beauty. Most of the way we cycled on small paths through fields, olive grooves and forests, which we would never have been able to find on our own had we only used a normal map! We loved the hotels which all had a unique charm and personal touch!
We had a great time. Nice ocean views. We loved having fresh seafood for lunch and/or dinner along the coast.
The chain ferry on the trip to Angers was hilarious!!
Everything was just as described in the materials. There were no bad surprises only good ones!
Along the canals this was a great way to see some of the most beautiful parts of France at a slow pace and surrounded by nature. In the cities it was more difficult to navigate and we looked forward to getting back into the countryside. Carcassonne was a highlight for us and we recommend spending a couple of nights there.
Five days of easy cycling on e bikes in beautiful countryside. Guibo app very easy to use. Love the fact that we went through many small villages during the daily trips which allowed us to stop for coffee/lunch. One leg had no towns to stop in (Baux de Provence to St. Remy).
The experience of being in the outdoors cycling along bike paths and country roads with beautiful scenery was pure pleasure (even though we had rain 3/4 days). We passed through several small villages every day, often stopping to enjoy a pastry at the local patisserie. Stopping to visit a chateau gave nice cycling breaks.
Bordeaux. A magnificent city. Bike friendly with great attractions .
Bike touring through the Alsace region was spectacular! Winding vineyard paths were a peaceful route through the small towns steeped in history, culture and degustation. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Each day we visited a different castle on a different route. They were each unique. In addition, we liked the variety of country and villages we biked through.
I believe it will be hard to find a better bike ride through France. It had it all. I recommend going the full distance from Le Puy to St Jean. The terrain, ancient towns and villages, and the churches were breath-taking. The trails taken were well thought out so to keep busy roads and rough paths at a minimum. The lodging and food were the other half of what made for a great experience. I felt like I was immersed in the culture of the French people and the region I was in for that day. I was made to feel very welcome even though I don't speak hardly any French.
Our family of four had a total blast riding through summer in Provence, the accommodation and bike tours service was excellent. A trip we will always remember.
In fact, everything was according to plan, the GPS really helped. I would not recommend going to France in the month of August, it seems that everything is closed, or at least on the routes and places we were.
My cycling tour along the Viarhôna from Geneva to Arash was everything I hoped it would be! I experienced the beautiful french landscape, great accommodations and many interesting cities. I would definitely book with this company again.
Each town and village visited offered something diffferent and interesting.
Hard to pick just one - great views, Chateau de Colmartin, riding through the longest cycling tunnel in Europe, but mostly the great hospitality (often totally unexpected gestures), & the delicious local foods & wines. We were amazed that 2 grapes (Pinot Noir & Chardonnay), could produce such great variety in both regions. Lastly, we loved Cassis with Cremmant & had these as apéritifs many nights before dinners.
It's hard to say which parts were the best we had 7 days of great adventures, if your looking for a great cycling holiday you can't go wrong
Interesting and varied. First day not recommended.
Photo of tomb of Toulouse Lautrec in cemetery at Basilica Notre Dame de Verdelais , an unexpected find.
Me, my bicycle and the eager anticipation of the beautiful back roads of Provence. I found myself over the course of several days discovering new places, decadent foods and some of the most beautiful sites on the planet. Each twist and turn in the road was an opportunity to explore and reveal a new treasure of an experience or to meet the characters of the local towns. A castle on the hill, an iridescent angel in a sunlit graveyard, a meal in front of a Roman amphitheater, a rowdy breakfast room full of students visiting Arles!!!, an excited puppy at the hotel in Tarascon licking my face, a warm coffee and pastry on a cool morning ride, the sweat of great memories crystallizing on my face as I reach another milestone. What a ride.
Great nature, great villages and very fun biking.
Une expérience unique sur la côte Atlantique ! Nous sommes parties avec une amie à la découverte de la côte Atlantique à vélo durant 8 jours. Nous avons pu découvrir le magnifique port de La Rochelle, les célèbres vignobles du Médoc et nous avons terminé notre voyage par la visite de Bordeaux ! Tout a été organisé par l’équipe de French Bike Tours, la seule chose que nous avons eue à penser était de pédaler et de découvrir ! Je recommande French Bike Tours, une équipe à votre écoute et des voyages de qualité. Manon
- Marije
We had a wonderful 5 days of biking with FBT. The attention to detail from the time we made our first inquiries until the end of the trip was top notch. We asked to modify our tour from their standard tour and those changes were readily accommodated. The bike delivery/pick-up were smooth as well as all the luggage transfers. I highly recommend FBT
It was beautiful ride through the country side and along rivers. A couple days were challenging due to a lot of hills (constant up and down). Riding through all the villages was great.
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