What are the best cycling tours in France?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026

These 40 cycling tour companies sell a cycling tour in France on their own websites, read 5 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the trip, length, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.

What are the best cycling tours in France?

40 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell a cycling tour in France; South Spirit Bike, Exodus Adventure Travels and DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. have the most Google reviews.

Lavender fields at Valensole, Provence. Photo: Grafixart-Photo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table holds 121 companies: the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often when asked about bike tours, plus companies found from their own region and trip pages. Their own websites were read on 5 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries every company in the table whose own website sells a cycling tour in France: 40 companies. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 804 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

44|5 Cycling Tours

Best for: Guided road tours in southern France
France bike tour: Sells HighRoad Alpe d'Huez-Ventoux at €4500 in double occupancy, one of its French HighRoad tours alongside Provence, Cévennes, Northern Alps, Southern Alps and Pyrenees.
Why choose them: Owner Gerry Patterson committed fully to tours as 44|5 Cycling Tours in 2014, after arriving in the south of France in 2008.
Ask for: Ask for the HighRoad dates, the hotel list and the rental bike arranged through its partners.
Not the fit if: your group cannot reach the minimum of 6 people needed to run a tour.
Money protection: Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE.
Website: 445cyclingtours.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: highroad/alpe-dhuez-ventoux-cycling-tour, about-us/the-445-story, essentials/faqs.

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Aix eBike & Guide

Best for: Guided e-mountain bike rides from Aix-en-Provence
France bike tour: Runs half-day themed e-MTB rides from Aix-en-Provence around Montagne Sainte-Victoire, with a full day à la carte of 18 to 60 km on road and tracks.
Why choose them: Open-access rides last 3 hours for six people maximum, with two departures a day in season. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 438 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask which themed ride and departure time suit your group and whether to add the wine tasting option.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 48 hours of the start, as no refund is given then.
Enquiry: aixebikeguide.fr/contact-aix-ebike-guide.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: 6-balades-thematiques/tour-de-la-montagne-sainte, home page, terms-and-conditions.html.

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Art of Bicycle Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
France bike tour: Sells the Self-Guided Provence and Drôme Vineyards Bike Tour, Avignon to Orange over 8 cycling days and 392 km at a moderate level, via Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Vaison-la-Romaine.
Why choose them: Art of Bicycle Trips was founded in 2010 by Pankaj Mangal during a 100km ride in India.
Ask for: Ask for the bike options and surcharges, group size and hotel level for your chosen trip.
Not the fit if: you will travel without medical insurance covering accident costs, which is mandatory to join.
Enquiry: artofbicycletrips.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/self-guided-provence-drome-vineyards-bike-, about-us/our-company, terms-conditions.

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Backroads

Best for: Guided bike trips with leaders and vans
France bike tour: Lists 26 France bike trips, including the Provence Bike Tour through St-Rémy, the Luberon villages and van Gogh country, 6 days, from US$4,599 per person.
Why choose them: Offers more than 5,300 scheduled departures in 2025 across nearly 550 itineraries. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 123 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the activity level, hotel tier and e-bike option on your chosen departure.
Not the fit if: a rider under 16 wants an e-bike, as 16 is its minimum e-bike age.
Website: backroads.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: award-winning-tours/biking/france, about/media/company-facts, why/traveler/family/ages.

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Baroudeur Cycling

Best for: Pro-guided road and gravel stays in Portugal
France bike tour: Sells France road trips on Mont Ventoux, the Côte d'Azur, Luberon, Alpes and Pyrénées, plus gravel trips and self-guided trips in the Loire and on La Vélodyssée.
Why choose them: Guide Jérôme Cousin rode 4 Tours de France and 2 Vueltas over 11 years in the peloton.
Ask for: Ask for the Like a Pro and En Liberté prices for your week plus the carbon road bike rental rate.
Not the fit if: you may cancel within 30 days of departure, as no refund is given then.
Enquiry: baroudeurcycling.com/contact-form

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: destinations/sejour-velo-france, destinations/sejour-velo-portugal, eng/terms-and-conditions.

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BikePlanet Tours

Best for: Guided bike and barge tours in Europe
France bike tour: Sells Battle Fields, Green Ways and an Island, an 11-day, 250 mi guided tour of Normandy and Brittany plus Jersey from €5,040, departing 30 Jun 2027.
Why choose them: BikePlanet lists 7 of its own guided tours plus 20 run by its partner Premium Bike Tours. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the e-bike rental price and the cabin or hotel list for your departure.
Not the fit if: you want travel insurance in the package, as the Normandy tour page lists it as not included and asks guests to arrange their own.
Website: bikeplanet.tours

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: bike-tours, home page, bike-tours/normandy-brittany-jersey-guided-group.

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Bikestyle Tours

Best for: Guided trips to the Grand Tours
France bike tour: Sells the 2027 Tour de France GC Classic, 14 days from Lyon to Paris, at AUD $11,750 twin share and the 2027 Epic French and Italian Alps Tour, 10 days, at $8250.
Why choose them: Runs the 2027 Tour de France GC Classic for up to 34 guests supported by 6 staff. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for twin-share pairing or the single supplement and the hire bike measurement form for your tour.
Not the fit if: you will not buy travel insurance, which it makes mandatory for all guests with cover for cancellation, medical costs and cycling.
Enquiry: bikestyletours.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours, tours/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-gc-classic-t, booking/conditions.

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Butterfield & Robinson

Best for: Small group and self-guided biking trips
France bike tour: Sells Small Group Provence Biking at 6 days from US$6,595 per person, Burgundy at 7 days from US$7,995 and Loire Valley from US$6,995.
Why choose them: Butterfield & Robinson was founded in 1966 by George Butterfield, Sidney Robinson and his sister Martha. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 210 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the activity level, e-bike option and hotel list for your chosen biking trip.
Not the fit if: you want to privatise a Small Group date for fewer than eight travellers, the group size the site gives for that option.
Enquiry: butterfield.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: how-to-travel/small-group/biking, our-story, how-to-travel/small-group.

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Ciclismo Classico

Best for: Guided bike tours for culturally curious travellers
France bike tour: Lists guided bike tours in France and Corsica.
Why choose them: Founded in 1989 by Lauren Hefferon, it runs guided tours with its own guides, support van and bikes. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the ability level of your chosen tour and whether an e-bike is available on it.
Enquiry: ciclismoclassico.com/book-now

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page.

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Cigala Cycling Tours

Best for: Guided road tours with former pros
France bike tour: Sells a guided French Alps trip, 8 days from €1799, on its 2027 public calendar.
Why choose them: Founder Matteo Cigala has led over 100 tours since founding Cigala Cycling in 2015.
Ask for: Ask for the rental bike spec and the single supplement for your chosen 2027 departure.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late, as no refunds are issued for cancellations fewer than 31 days before the trip.
Website: tours.cigalacycling.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: trips, trips/tour-of-flanders-experience, terms-conditions.

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Cycle Fiesta

Best for: Supported and self-guided tours in Spain
France bike tour: Runs Best of Provence, a 7-day supported tour at €1,710 per person. It also sells the self-guided Provence: Luberon & Ventoux, 7 days, from €1,560.
Why choose them: Supported tour groups are normally between 8 and 12 people.
Ask for: Ask which deposit and balance date apply to your tour, as its pages give different figures.
Not the fit if: you travel without insurance, as participants must hold travel insurance covering cycling, medical care and repatriation.
Money protection: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds.
Enquiry: cyclefiesta.com/contact/contact.htm

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: cycling-holidays/tours.htm, faqs.htm, terms.htm.

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Cycling Country

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours in Spain
France bike tour: Sells France trips including Loire Valley Tours to Angers (6 days, self-guided, €1,350), Bordeaux to Biarritz (8 days, €1,390) and Provence & Mont Ventoux (6 days, €1,695).
Why choose them: Cycling Country set up base in the village of Alhama de Granada in 2003.
Ask for: Ask for the bike hire price for your chosen bike and the single supplement for your dates.
Not the fit if: you want a mountain bike tour, as all its tours run on asphalt road or hard-packed Rail to Trail paths.
Website: cyclingcountry.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: bike-tours-in-france, about-us, faq.

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Cycling for Softies

Best for: Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
France bike tour: Runs self-guided cycling holidays in Provence, covering St Rémy de Provence, the Luberon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape from April to October.
Why choose them: A typical Softies holiday covers around 25km a day, with longer or shorter options on some tours. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 164 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 31 August 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel list, the e-bike supplement and the half board option for your tour.
Not the fit if: you want to ride with a guide, as its cycling holidays are all self guided apart from its bike and boat tours.
Money protection: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711).
Enquiry: cyclingforsofties.com/about-us/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: destinations/france-cycling-holidays/provence-to, my-holiday/how-does-a-softies-holiday-work, about-us/booking-conditions.

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Cycling Holidays France

Best for: Self-guided bike tours in France
France bike tour: Sells a self-guided Provence Bike Tour that takes in Mont Ventoux, staying in 3- and 4-star hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs with breakfast.
Why choose them: Says it has planned 800+ cycling trips.
Ask for: Ask for the bike type, hotel list and Flexibility Level price for your dates.
Not the fit if: you might cancel under 30 days before departure, when standard terms refund 0%.
Published price: Pyrenees Grand Tour, 11 days, from 2,149 € per person on a road bike. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Financial guarantee through Triglav Insurance Company.
Website: cyclingholidaysfrance.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/provence-bike-tour, terms-of-service, tours/pyrenees-grand-tour.

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Cyclomundo

Best for: Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
France bike tour: Sells Cycling the D-Day Sites Juno to Utah, 5 nights/6 days from 695 euros per person in March, April and October.
Why choose them: Cyclomundo is a French travel agency established in 2003 that sells cycling trips in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel list and the bike hire price for your start date and season.
Not the fit if: you want a fully customised tour for fewer than 6 people, the minimum the company requires.
Money protection: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee.
Enquiry: cyclomundo.com/contact/contact-us-0-5.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: cycling-tours/d-day-sites-from-juno-to-utah-116., about-us-0-2.html, FAQ-0-9.html.

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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for: Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
France bike tour: Sells Battle of the Banks from the Médoc to Saint-Émilion at 6 days from US$6,295 and Côte d'Or Along the Route des Grands Crus at 6 days from US$6,795.
Why choose them: DuVine was started in 1996 by Andy Levine after a post-college cycling trip in Burgundy. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 474 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the trip level, e-bike or Colnago supplement and single supplement for your dates.
Not the fit if: you are bringing under-18s on a scheduled departure, which requires travellers aged 18 or older.
Enquiry: duvine.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: region/europe/france, about, trip-essentials/faqs.

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Eat Sleep Cycle

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
France bike tour: Sells A Taste of Provence: Vineyards & Villages, a 7-day Leisure road tour at €3899 covering 264 km, with departures on 16, 23 and 30 May 2027.
Why choose them: Eat Sleep Cycle accepts a maximum of 12 guests on its scheduled guided tours and its groups average 6 guests. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 324 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the rental bike model and the e-bike option for your departure.
Not the fit if: you are under 18 and want to join a group guided trip, as 18 is the standard minimum age there.
Website: eatsleepcycle.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page, faq.

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Echelon Cycling Hub

Best for: Private guided road rides in Mallorca
France bike tour: Runs The Raid Alpine from Geneva to Nice over Col de l'Iseran, Galibier and Izoard, 495km and 10400m, plus a Pyrenees tour over the Tourmalet and Aubisque.
Why choose them: Founded in 2018 in Kyiv, it has led cycling tours across 7 countries and trained 400+ riders in its Skills School.
Ask for: Ask for the Grand Tour price, the group size and which rental bike is included for your dates.
Not the fit if: you may cancel less than 45 days before departure, when all payments are non-refundable.
Website: echeloncyclinghub.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: bike-tours, about, bike-tour/grand-tour/mallorca-season-sparkler.

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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for: Guided small-group cycling holidays worldwide
France bike tour: Sells Cycle Northern France: Brittany to Normandy, 7 days from £2,647 as a guided group trip excluding flights.
Why choose them: Exodus was founded on 4 Feb 1974 and introduced cycling holidays in the early 90s. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 489 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 5,826 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Trip Notes with daily distances, the hire bike size and the group size for your departure.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with children under 16, as the minimum age on most tours is 16.
Money protection: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages.
Website: exodus.co.uk

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: new/history-culture-collection, about-exodus/our-history, about-exodus/essential-information.

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France Bike Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
France bike tour: Runs Guided Cycling in Provence, 6 days from Avignon to Arles via Châteauneuf du Pape and Les Baux, from 1595€.
Why choose them: Its parent company Vélorizons began in 1999, born from the passion of an MTB guide. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the physical level of your chosen trip and the bike rental price for your dates.
Not the fit if: you need a guided departure confirmed with a small party, as guided trips usually need 5 participants to confirm.
Money protection: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris.
Enquiry: france-bike-trips.com/how-to-book.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: backroad-cycling-tour/france/provence/CN21-guide, our-story-and-crew.html, how-to-book.html.

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Girolibero

Best for: Self-guided and bike and barge tours
France bike tour: Sells Provence and Camargue bike and barge, Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, 8 days from 1230€, self-guided or guided, on the barges Caprice and L'Estello.
Why choose them: Girolibero has organised bike tours in Italy and Europe since 1998. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 371 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the difficulty level, bike or e-bike rental and comfort level for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: you might cancel a cycling tour within 5 days of departure, when 100% of the price is charged.
Money protection: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132).
Website: girolibero.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tour/bike-and-barge-france-provence-and-camargue, general-conditions.

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Grasshopper Adventures

Best for: Small-group guided bike tours in Asia
France bike tour: Runs France: Heart of Provence (Bike, Hike), a 6-day guided tour from US$3,999 that includes hiking the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Why choose them: Grasshopper Adventures started in Bangkok in 2004 and caps guided tours at 16 people, with a Tour Leader for every eight riders.
Ask for: Ask for the bike model, the e-bike upgrade and the guaranteed departure dates for your tour.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with children, as its tours are designed for adults and restricted to ages 18+.
Money protection: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays.
Enquiry: grasshopperadventures.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: europe/france-bike-tours, why-us, faqs.

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GravelUp

Best for: Guided gravel bike trips in France
France bike tour: Runs the guided Ventoux gravel trip over 5 days from 1590€ per person, with a local guide, mechanic, all food and transfer from the station or airport.
Why choose them: Runs guided gravel departures in small groups of 8 to 12 with a support van. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the difficulty level of your trip and whether you need the e-gravel rental at +€70/day.
Not the fit if: you want to ride a self-guided trip alone, as self-guided trips need a minimum of two people.
Website: gravelup.earth

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/destinations/ventoux, en/faq.

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Headwater

Best for: Self-guided walking and cycling holidays
France bike tour: Sells Dordogne Activities, 8 nights from £1489, to walk or cycle plus canoe, with breakfasts, 5 evening meals and bike hire included.
Why choose them: Running since 1985, it takes over 6,000 travellers a year on 300+ trips in 35 countries. Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 186 reviews, newest 29 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the activity level, bike make and single supplement on the cycling trip you want.
Not the fit if: you plan to travel uninsured, as travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers.
Money protection: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights.
Enquiry: headwater.com/contactus.htm

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: holidays/activity/france/M08DO.htm, all/about, all/book/conditions.htm.

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Horizons Cycling

Best for: Guided road trips with support vehicle
France bike tour: Runs Alps Supreme, 9 days & 8 nights from Annecy to Nice in July 2027, covering 700 km and +15,000 m.
Why choose them: Open Signature trips take a maximum of fourteen people, with a guest-to-guide ratio of no less than three-to-one. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 103 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the price and 2027 date of the Signature trip you want.
Not the fit if: you need a confirmed public departure, as Signature trips run when six or more people sign up.
Website: horizonscycling.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: signature-trips/alps-supreme, traveling-with-us/faq.

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inGamba

Best for: Guided road trips with former pro guides
France bike tour: Sells The French Alps from US$9,650 per person for a 7-day guided trip from 11 to 17 July 2027.
Why choose them: João Correia founded inGamba Tours with a single tweet in 2010. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike fit form and the single supplement for your chosen week.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 75 days of departure, as no credit applies then and the US$2,500 deposit is non-refundable.
Website: ingamba.pro

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: trips, your-team, faq.

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KC&E Adventures

Best for: Private riding trips planned per client
France bike tour: Lists Riviera, Before the Season on the Var coast, based above Saint-Tropez, over 5 to 6 days from April to June.
Why choose them: Caitlin and Collin Daulong started KC&E in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont in 2015.
Ask for: Ask for a draft itinerary and a quote for your dates and group size.
Not the fit if: you want to join a set group departure, as every trip is built from scratch on your dates.
Website: kceadventures.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: trips, home page.

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Life on a Bike

Best for: Comparing bike tours from European operators
France bike tour: Lists 116 tours in France, such as Loire Castles Cycling Discovery, 6 days, from €708.
Why choose them: Lists 450+ tours from 30+ partner operators in 20+ countries. Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews, newest 28 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the operator's cancellation scale and insolvency protection for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: you want to book with the company that runs the trip, as it retails packages organised by independent operators.
Website: lifeonabike.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/france, home page, terms-and-conditions.

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Macs Adventure

Best for: Self-guided cycling and walking holidays
France bike tour: Sells self-guided French routes including Biking in Provence Short Break at 5 days from £1,050.00 and Cycling the Vineyards of Bordeaux at 8 days from £1,600.00.
Why choose them: Founded in 2003 by Neil Lapping, it has a team of over 150 people with offices in Glasgow, Denver and Saarbrücken. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 113 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 227 reviews, newest 25 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the grade, accommodation level and e-bike upgrade price on your chosen route.
Not the fit if: you travel solo on remote or challenging routes, as some of these trips are not offered to solo travellers.
Money protection: Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210.
Website: macsadventure.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: destinations/mediterranean-tours, about-us, about-us/adventure-inspiration/solo-adventure.

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Marmot Tours

Best for: Supported road cycling in Europe's mountains
France bike tour: Runs Alpine Classic Cols over 6 days on the bike at £1,890 for 18 Jun to 25 Jun, with classic days of 62 to 96 km and 1,650 to 2,090 m ascent.
Why choose them: Has helped cyclists since 2004 with fully supported road cycling holidays in the mountains of Europe. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the classic and challenge route options for each day and a titanium hire bike in your size.
Not the fit if: you want to start on a day of your choice, as trips run on fixed departure dates.
Enquiry: marmot-tours.co.uk/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: road-cycling-holidays/alpine-classic-cols, home page, faq.

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Pedal Ventures

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays across Europe
France bike tour: Sells the Loire Valley Short Break from Orléans to Tours with bed and breakfast, luggage transfer, route descriptions and maps.
Why choose them: Lists cycling holidays in 21 countries or regions, from Austria and France to Vietnam.
Ask for: Ask for the bike hire price and the hotel grades on your chosen self-guided route.
Not the fit if: you travel without comprehensive travel insurance, which is required for all customers.
Money protection: Payments held in an independent trust account through Protected Trust Services (member 6279).
Enquiry: pedalventures.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: cycling-holidays/france/loire-valley/loire-valle, cycling-holidays, legal/booking-conditions.

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Ride & More Travel

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays in Provence
France bike tour: Sells Provence trips around Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and the Côtes du Rhône, including Epic Ventoux (3 days) and The great Provencal escape (5 days).
Why choose them: Ride & More Travel is a small team of three specialised guides based in Pernes-les-Fontaines.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel range, bike type and guide or support vehicle option for your dates.
Not the fit if: you want to ride outside Provence, as its trips run in that one region.
Enquiry: rideandmore.com/en/contact-ride-and-more-travel

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/cycling-tours-provence, en/bicycle-travel-agency-france.

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Ride & Seek

Best for: Long guided road tours on history routes
France bike tour: Sells the Mont Ventoux Adventure in Provence over 4 days and 3 nights and runs Hannibal, Napoleon and Caesar through France.
Why choose them: Ride & Seek lists cycling tours across 5 continents, with 16 Epics and 34 countries. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews, newest 15 November 2024. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the grade, bike hire rate and stages you can book for your chosen Epic.
Not the fit if: you are a novice cyclist: it says its Epics are less suited to the novice cyclist.
Website: rideandseek.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: countries/france, home page, bike-tour-gradings-difficulties.

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Rooster Bike Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours across 8 European destinations
France bike tour: Sells the self-guided Loire Valley 8-Day Gentle past châteaux, vineyards and villages, 8 days, from €1,320.
Why choose them: Says it has 15 years of adventure tourism experience and over 45,000 explorers on its biking and hiking adventures. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.4 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 16 May 2025. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the single supplement and the e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
Not the fit if: you want a guide riding with you, as its tours are self-guided and you cycle without a guide.
Website: roosterbiketours.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page, faq.

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Saddle Skedaddle

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling holidays worldwide
France bike tour: Runs Provence - Le Ventoux a Velo, a guided road trip over 8 days from £2,695, climbing Mont Ventoux, with departures on 12/06/2027 and 24/07/2027.
Why choose them: Lists 39 guaranteed departures across adventure, road, leisure, MTB and gravel trips. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 73 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the trip notes and grade of the holiday you want and whether e-bike hire is offered on it.
Not the fit if: you need a group date to run whatever the numbers, as group trips need a minimum number of riders before they go ahead.
Enquiry: skedaddle.com/pages/contact-our-team-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: uk/classicroad/holidays, uk/guaranteed-departures.

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South Spirit Bike

Best for: Bike hire and self-guided routes from Avignon
France bike tour: Publishes self-guided multi-day routes in Provence from Avignon, including the Luberon Highlights 2-day ride and lavender routes.
Why choose them: South Spirit Bike offers road assistance for its rental bikes 7 days a week from 9h to 18h. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 577 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the luggage transfer price and an e-bike for your chosen multi-day route.
Not the fit if: you want roadside help with punctures, derailments or flat batteries, as its assistance does not cover them.
Website: southspiritbike.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: gps-tours-multi-day, terms-conditions.

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Sun-E-Bike

Best for: Self-guided e-bike tours in Provence
France bike tour: Sells self-guided e-bike tours in Provence, from a Luberon weekend for 2 people from €410 to an Alpilles and Luberon week for 2 people from €2,314.
Why choose them: Launched in 2012, it runs 3 shops in Bonnieux, St-Rémy de Provence and Vaison la Romaine.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel list and e-bike model for your Provence tour dates.
Not the fit if: you might cancel less than 48 hours before departure, when the charge is 100% of the trip price.
Money protection: Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris.
Enquiry: sun-e-bike.com/en/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/bike-tours, en/sun-e-bike-location, en/conditions-generales-de-vente.

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Trek Travel

Best for: Guided bike tours with support vans
France bike tour: Runs Classic Climbs: The Tour, focused on the most famous climbs of the Tour de France in the French Alps, the Pyrénées and Mont Ventoux.
Why choose them: Trek Travel has been an Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France since 2011. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 556 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Single Occupancy price and the activity level of your chosen trip.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 30 days of departure, as standard tours then give no refund or credit.
Enquiry: trektravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: press/2022-bicycling-travel-awards, pro-racing/trek-travels-history-at-the-tour-de-f, cancellation-policy.

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Veymont Travel

Best for: Private van-supported road cycling tours
France bike tour: Sells private supported tours in about 15 French regions, including the Alps, Provence, Loire, Pyrenees and Corsica.
Why choose them: Brothers Romuald and Florian, who also guide, launched Veymont Travel in spring 2018.
Ask for: Ask for a quote for your group size and dates, including bike rental and any pro race package.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late, as cancelling 20 days or less before departure costs 100%.
Money protection: Financial guarantee from Groupama Assurance Crédit & Caution, Paris.
Enquiry: veymont-travel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: bike-tours/france, about, general-terms-and-conditions.

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Vélo Ventoux

Best for: Road cycling holidays around Mont Ventoux
France bike tour: Sells fixed-base cycling holidays at its Puyméras base near Mont Ventoux, from £440 for 3 nights between May and September, with breakfast, GPX files and mechanical assistance.
Why choose them: Founded and run by Craig Entwistle and his wife Vicky, it has run cycling holidays in Provence since 2002.
Ask for: Ask for the tour dates, the Wilier rental bike sizes and the single supplement for your stay.
Not the fit if: you want a custom tour for fewer than 5 riders, as custom tours are for groups of 5 or more.
Website: veloventoux.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: prices-and-booking-2, home page, tours.

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Which of these publish a price?

34 of the 40 companies with cards publish a price for a trip on their own websites; ask the others for a written quote that lists what it includes.

Which of these companies protect your money?

14 of the 40 companies with cards name a scheme, bond, insurer or client account that protects payments if they fail; check the number with the scheme before you pay.

44|5 Cycling Tours: Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE
Cycle Fiesta: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds
Cycling for Softies: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711)
Cycling Holidays France: Financial guarantee through Triglav Insurance Company
Cyclomundo: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee
Exodus Adventure Travels: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages
France Bike Trips: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris
Girolibero: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132)
Grasshopper Adventures: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays
Headwater: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights
Macs Adventure: Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210
Pedal Ventures: Payments held in an independent trust account through Protected Trust Services (member 6279)
Sun-E-Bike: Financial guarantee from A.P.S.T, Paris
Veymont Travel: Financial guarantee from Groupama Assurance Crédit & Caution, Paris

Who to contact first

Start with the 26 companies on this page that publish both a price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and riding level.

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

What the price includes and excludes, line by line: hotels, meals, bike, e-bike or road bike upgrade, support van, transfers.
The riding: daily distances and climbing, the surface and how the group splits by level.
The deposit, when the balance is due and what you lose if you cancel.
Which scheme protects your money and the number to check it.

France cycling tours: the questions people ask

What should I ask a cycling tour company before booking?

What the price includes, line by line; the daily distances and climbing; whether the bike, an e-bike or a road bike upgrade costs extra; the deposit and what you lose if you cancel; and which scheme protects your money.

Do these companies provide the bikes?

33 of the 40 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 31 say e-bikes are offered. Check the model and any upgrade charge on your quote.

Can I book with these companies directly?

Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes.

Do these companies all sell the same kind of trip?

No. Each card names the trip or offer the company's own website gives; lengths, riding levels, styles and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

South Spirit Bike, Exodus Adventure Travels and DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?

10 of the 40 companies with cards: Butterfield & Robinson, Cycling for Softies, Exodus Adventure Travels, Headwater, inGamba, Life on a Bike, Macs Adventure, Ride & Seek, Rooster Bike Tours and Trek Travel. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

30 of the 40 publish a cancellation scale on their own websites; the cancellation terms page compares them. Ask each for the full scale in writing before you pay a deposit.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these companies chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table, built from the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often; its own website sells a cycling tour in France. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.