Cycling holidays along rivers in France
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Cycling tours in France - cycle along one of the French rivers

Cycling trips in France: cycle along the most beautiful canals and rivers in France!

Rivers and canals: France offers a multitude of cycling routes along the water.  The “Canal de la Garonne”, the “Canal du Midi”, the Loire, the Rhône: France is filled with a diverse range of landscapes. Each of these routes are equipped with greenways and cycle paths. 

Travelling alone, as a couple or with your family? Take advantage of these peaceful landscapes along the water and embrace these natural environments for your break and breathe in some fresh air! 

The Via Rhôna: two thousand years of history and a variety of landscapes! 

Via Rhôna is an 815-kilometer cycle path that was conceived in the 1990s and completed in 2016. Historically, this route dates back to prehistoric times and was used as a trade route. 

This cycle route now links three regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur and has been included in the Eurovélo network. Starting on the shores of Lake Geneva and running all the way to the Mediterranean Sea, this route passes through many charismatic towns such as Arles, Avignon and Montélimar

They are mainly greenways and some shared roads, which are ideal for peaceful cycling and exploration of the breathtaking landscapes. Arenas, castles, religious buildings: many heritage sites dating from Antiquity and the Middle Ages are present along the route! But it is also an opportunity not to be missed to discover Alpine panoramas and contemplate the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône and Provence! 

Finally, you can experience various gastronomic discoveries along the route. Try a Savoyard fondue in Auvergne, a cassoulet in Occitianie or a dish flavored with herbs from Provence!  

Discover our selection of cycling routes along the French canals and rivers: 

Canal du Midi-Pixabay
Canal du Midi - from Toulouse to Carcassonne
Duration: 4 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 355
Cheverny©Eric Mangeat
Loire Valley - Cycling around Chitenay
Duration: 5 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 575
Highlights of the Loire Valley : From Blois to Saumur
Highlights of the Loire Valley - From Blois to Saumur
Duration: 6 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 635
cycling holiday Loire - France
Loire valley - cycling 'le Pays des Châteaux'
Duration: from 6 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 595
Loire Valley - from Orléans to Saumur
Duration: 6 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 575
Souzay-Velo_AnjouTourisme©J-S._Evrard
Loire Valley - from Saumur to Atlantic coast
Duration: 6 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 610
Parnay-Velo_AnjouTourisme©J-S._Evrard
Loire Valley 'relaxed' - from Tours to Angers
Duration: 6 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 595
Cycling Loire Valley
Loire Valley 'relaxed' - from Orléans to Tours
Duration: 6 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 560
Loire Valley - cycling around Fontevraud
Duration: 6 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 645
ViaRhôna- from Seyssel to Lyon
Duration: 6 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 685
Canal de la Garonne
Canal de la Garonne - from Bordeaux to Toulouse
Duration: 7 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 815
Passerelle sur le Rhône à Seyssel	© Christian Martelet
ViaRhôna - from Geneva to Lyon
Duration: 7 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 960
Cycling Canal du Midi France
Canal du Midi - from Toulouse to Sète
Duration: 7 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 705
Cycling Loire Valley - Tours_AR_2439_DDarrault_CRTCentreValdeLoire-1
Cycling castles and vineyards of 3 valleys : Loir, Loire and Cher
Duration: 7 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 755
Loire Valley - From Nevers to Orléans
Duration: 7 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 715
Gourmet roundtrip between Lot & Dordogne valley
Medieval roundtrip between Lot & Dordogne valleys
Duration: from 7 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 1.015
Ouistreham Pixabay
From Normandy to the Loire Valley
Duration: 8 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 1.095
Viarhôna autour de Rochemaure (07) © Christian Martelet
ViaRhôna - from Lyon to Orange
Duration: 8 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 970
Carcassonne
Canal des Deux Mers - from Bordeaux to Carcassonne
Duration: 9 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 1.060
Loire Valley relaxed from Orleans to Angers
Loire Valley 'relaxed' - from Orléans to Angers
Duration: 10 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 1.055
Orleans©J-Damase
Loire Valley - from Orléans to the Atlantic Coast
Duration: 13 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 1.425
ViaRhôna - From Geneva to Orange
Duration: 13 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 1.745
The Loire Valley - from Nevers to Atlantic coast
Duration: 15 days
hybrid:
e-bike:
Type:
Comfort
Price from € 1.650

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