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Cycling in France
Cycling in France: Tour de France legend brought to life, from the lunar summit of Mont Ventoux to the 21 hairpins of Alpe d'Huez and the great Pyrenean cols.
Cycling in France is inseparable from the Tour de France — and that is precisely the point. Riding the Col du Tourmalet, Alpe d'Huez, or the Bedoin side of Mont Ventoux is a pilgrimage through a century of professional cycling history, on roads where Coppi, Merckx, Indurain, and Pogacar have decided Grand Tours. For cyclists who care about the spor...
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Cycling Destinations in France
Alpe d'Huez
Cycling Alpe d'Huez: the most iconic ascent in the sport. 21 numbered hairpins, 1,071m of climbing, and Tour de France legend at every bend.
5 signature climbs
French Pyrenees
Cycling the Pyrenees on roads Tour de France legends were made. Col du Tourmalet, Luz Ardiden, Hautacam — this is where champions are forged.
6 signature climbs
Mont Ventoux
Cycling Mont Ventoux: the Giant of Provence. Three routes to a 1,912m lunar summit and the Tour de France's ultimate pilgrimage.
3 signature climbs
Nice & Cote d'Azur
Cycling the Cote d'Azur: sea level to 1,500m in under an hour. Pro training climbs, three corniche roads, and year-round Mediterranean sun.
5 signature climbs