Cycling Holidays and Tours France
If you're a keen cyclist looking for a challenge, your col-conquering dreams start here with SportActive Cycling. In our opinion, the Alps are majestic, and provide opportunities for the best cycling holidays in France. Most riders book a cycling holiday in the French Alps because it's the perfect destination for taking on iconic Tour de France cols such as Alpe d’Huez (13.8 km) and Col du Galibier (18 km), but also because the region has some slightly less challenging, more diverse routes to balance out the intensity of conquering these legendary summit finishes.
Cycling in the mountains of the French Alps is the chance to follow in the tyre tracks of cycling legends and is like no other cycling experience. The altitude, changing weather patterns and distances from towns or villages bring their own set of challenges, but having run fully supported, professionally guided holidays in this region for many years, we understand these unique requirements better than most, which is why our carefully structured cycling holidays have factored in these nuances to ensure you experience the French Alps cycling holiday of a lifetime.
With a choice of two great French Alps cycling tours to choose from, you’ll find your perfect challenge riding in cycling’s spiritual home. SportActive Cycling handles all logistics and gives you support both in the form of riders on the bike with you, and technical support or transportation vehicles.
Must Rides – France Cycling Holidays
Cycle Geneva to Nice - La Route des Grandes Alpes
Cycle 550 kms,
Ride 12 Legendary Tour de France cols.
Stunning views, challenging climbs
14 to 21 June 2025 (sold out)30 Aug. to 6 Sept. 2025
Geneva to Nice over La Route des Grandes Alpes – Your Next Cycling Holiday in France
Six days, 550 kms, 12 alpine passes. This cycling break begins in Geneva in the Mont Blanc region. Riding south across the French Alps, 550kms and six days later, you’ll reach the Mediterranean coast in Menton and Nice. Along the way, you’ll climb the highest through road in Europe, Bonette(2802m) Col d'Izoard (2360 m), and Col de Turini (1607 m) and other iconic Tour de France cols! It’s not to be missed.
This is one of the best French Alps cycling tours, especially as SportActive Cycling provides full support during your week including luggage transfer, support vehicles, and guides riding the whole holiday with you.
Discover more about this magnificent cycling holiday in France: Geneva to Nice
Marmotte Granfondo Alps
174 km, 5000+ altimeters.
Ride Tour de France giants : Glandon, Télégraphe, Galibier, Alpe d'Huez.
Pro rider support.
either Sun 29th June 2025or Sun 6th July 2025
Marmotte Granfondo Alps Sportive – 174 Km Distance, 5000m+ Ascents
Marmotte Alps is Europe’s toughest amateur sportive. In one glorious day, you’ll ride four Tour de France cols including Col du Glandon (21.3 km), Col du Télégraphe (11.8 km), Col du Galibier (18 km), and a summit finish on the mighty Alpe D’Huez (13.8 km).
SportActive provides full logistical support as you and thousands of other riders take on the event including airport transfers, bike building, and Tour de France style support as you turn the pedals. This includes back up cars and in-sportive riders.
As well as the amazing challenge, the stunning beauty of the French Alps will not be lost on you as you climb one glorious col after another.
Make this cycling break in France, Marmotte Sportive, your goal. The sense of achievement is fantastic and makes the training and riding the event more than worth it.
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Why SportActive?
“I loved it (Col de la Madeleine - 1993 m). I loved the endurance aspect of it. Just got into a rhythm at the very start and had a plan thanks to guidance from Martin”
Michael
