Planning a cycling trip to one of France's legendary climbs? Our guides cover each ascent with sourced figures, then list the cyclist-friendly hotels we recommend, with secure bike storage and a location at the foot of the road.
Provence
Mont Ventoux
Bédoin, Malaucène or Sault: three ascents, three villages to stay in.
Alps · Oisans
Alpe d'Huez
The 21 hairpins and the best bases in the Oisans.
Pyrenees
Col du Tourmalet
Luz side or Sainte-Marie-de-Campan side: where to stay.
Cycle routes
Loire Valley
Loire à Vélo
900 km of signposted route past the châteaux, and where to stay.
Atlantic coast
La Vélodyssée
1,300 km from Roscoff to Hendaye: our stops along the coast.
More guides (Loire à Vélo, La Vélodyssée, Alsace wine route) and our full selection of hotels are available in French.