If you have ever wanted to go on a cycling holiday, you may have been wondering what the best country for this type of trip would be. Many countries in the world boast great places to cycle but the top spot for most cyclists is France. This is also the location of the Tour de France so it is no surprise that it tops the lists. Not just abundant in great routes but also easy to get to with your bike on a car ferry to France. There are three areas of France that are the most popular for cyclists so if you are planning a holiday, make sure you include the following:
Vendee
Vendee boasts over seven hundred kilometres of track for cyclists which allows them to transverse the area without worrying about cars. Within this entire track, there are twenty three marked tracks that cut through three different regions of the area. You can also mix in camping with your cycling rather than staying a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast. Most of the routes are coastal so you can be sure that the sights are some of the best in France.
Les Grandes Alpes
The Vendee is pretty easy set of routes that offer nothing more than low grade inclines. If you want to challenge yourself to more then you should choose the Les Grandes Alpes. This tour offers grand scenery and challenging mountain climbs that even those who have grand illusions of trying for the Tour de France would appreciate. There are many great spots to camp and relax after the day’s ride for those who want to enjoy that aspect of the cycling trip.
The Loire Valley
This is the most popular cycling area in all of France, but it is not listed first for just this reason. Expect to be surrounded by others while taking your holiday, particularly when travelling during the spring or summer months. There are many local sights to visit on this tour, and you will not be disappointed by the scenery or the River Loire.
Taking a cycling holiday in France can be a great way to enjoy a holiday on your own or with friends and family. Make sure that one of the three above spots are on your list of places to travel to, and you will not go wrong. Go the full distance and make it a complete cycling and camping tour and skip all the trappings over modern-day living.
France is a beautiful country, and you will be able to get back in touch with nature as you have your holiday in the country. There is something so romantic about taking a bike ride. France has great wine, great food and great sites to see. When you are on your bike, you will be free to go where you want, when you want. It is just a matter of making sure that you can keep your journey within reach of your accommodation. All you have to do is book your accommodation and then check the availability of car ferries and the rest is up to you!