The Best Road Bike Trails in France

Hourquette de Ancizan and the Col de Aspin 👍

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routestorelax.com

Distance

28.05mi

Elevation +

4951f

TrailRank

26

A good circuit of two very picturesque cols in the French Pyrenees. You could combine with a loop over the Col d'Azet or carry on to the Tourmalet? Start early in the summer to avoid the heat. Water fountain in the vi...

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Cycling - St.-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

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ant1606

Distance

14.45mi

Elevation +

1043f

TrailRank

26

Cycling - Ride to see friends and spend a day at the beach in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Although the beach is small, like most in the area, it is considered "sandy" (say grits) if compared to the pebble/stone found in the ...

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Noirmoutier Island Cycling

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elibanon

Distance

13.49mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

26

The best way to explore the island of Noirmoutier, France is by bike. With its flat terrain and abundance of bike paths, it's the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely ride. You can stop at any of the beaches, forests, or c...

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The Laucets and the Coll de Chaussy 👌

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Distance

24.14mi

Elevation +

5472f

TrailRank

26

A short but amazing ride. The spectacular Laucets and the road balcony over the L'Arc valley are experiences can not easily be described in words. After this the Col de Chaussy is not too far above. Steep in places and h...

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Cycling - Cap d'Antibes

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ant1606

Distance

31.19mi

Elevation +

233f

TrailRank

26

Cycling - Pleasant ride along the Angels' Bay. Mostly on cycling paths except for the cape area. Recent upgrades of the cycling paths within the city of Nice have made them wider and even more enjoyable than before. Caut...

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Vélodyssée stage 3 Saint-Girons Plage - Gastes

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Sean CM

Distance

37.51mi

Elevation +

735f

TrailRank

26

Saint-Girons Plage - Gastes Campsite was reasonable for what you get 25€( 2 people)mosquitos, storm alerts. Pool was nice for kids with a slide and a jacuzzi. Water activities that can be done around the area it's opp...

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Thonon-Boëge

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AlexandreGagnaire

Distance

16.09mi

Elevation +

2559f

TrailRank

26

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This is not a very long ride, but the last before the summit are quite difficult... you will barely go above 15Km/h :)

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Ballon d'Alsace - Ballon de Servance 71 km

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

43.83mi

Elevation +

4839f

TrailRank

25

This tour for the racing bike takes you across two cols, the Ballon d’Alsace and the Ballon de Servance. It starts out near le Thillot (near to the place where we had our holiday home), where you take the ‘Voie verte des...

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Saignon - Gordes - Cavaillon

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Just The Ranger

Distance

31.15mi

Elevation +

928f

TrailRank

25

Quite an easy track if not taking account the Gordes visit. Way up to Gordes was really difficult, but the village is worth a visit. As I was warned there was a heavy wind mistral blowing that day so I had to skip my ...

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SFK07 - Tour de Sainte Victoire - Puyloubier

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Searchie

Distance

36.77mi

Elevation +

2966f

TrailRank

24

Start in Puylobier. Route has some climbing in it, but nothing extreme. Beautiful view all the time, can be hot in the summer.

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Le Quesnoy (LQ) - Lilac Path - Mormal Forest (Roi de Bois - Duhamel Roads) - Louvignies-Quesnoy - LQ

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ravenpath

Distance

11.21mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

24

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Balanced mix of forest roads (gravel) and small country roads (paved). Preferably with lilac in the air.

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Le Quesnoy - Le Sart Bara (Mormal Forest) - Le Quesnoy

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ravenpath

Distance

16.10mi

Elevation +

482f

TrailRank

24

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Probably the fastest way from the city to the (end of the) forest and back. Le Sart Bara is a quiet and small village right at the edge of the woods (see video). Interesting to explore at night.

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Brives-Charensac - Aiguilhe

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IainHolt

Distance

35.39mi

Elevation +

1765f

TrailRank

24

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Linear ride along a via verde. 2% average incline on way out from la puy en velay then almost a free wheel return.

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Mons - Bargemon - La Bastide

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Hieksepieks

Distance

47.68mi

Elevation +

4186f

TrailRank

24

Without dog dog this time :-); a pretty long ride on the racing bike. Beautiful ride, different landscapes, long climbs (I was not too well prepaired this summerseason) Take cash money for coffee and lunch on your way (i...

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Cycling - Villefranche 10jul23

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ant1606

Distance

14.02mi

Elevation +

791f

TrailRank

24

Cycling - Morning ride to Villefranche-sur-Mer. The free-access narrow beach has coarse sand and can be quite crowded by families in its entire length. The bay is a major anchoring site for huge cruise ships, although ...

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Font Roady 6

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bob__stones

Distance

29.18mi

Elevation +

449f

TrailRank

24

First ride with Rick & Jules. Leaving from Grez our through Villiers, Archeres, Vaudoue, Milly, Oncy, Noisy, Vaudoue again, La Chapelle, Villiers again and back. Really nice ride and felt much quicker as a 4. Started rai...

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Bois de Boulonge

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Sirius

Distance

36.11mi

Elevation +

341f

TrailRank

24

Training Route for Parisiens. Once you reach the loop you ride with no cars, no walkers, no runners and you have the way all the time. Lot of cyclist there, so you can easily join a group and ride in peloton.

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Voie Verte Espalion-Bozouls-Bertholene

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AristoMoggie

Distance

14.36mi

Elevation +

906f

TrailRank

23

Lovely cycle path with lots of tunnels and bridges and shade. First 9 km is up hill and rocky but after that levels off with more rocky bits. Some nice scenery and views of chateaux and horizons. You cycle mostly in natu...

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2016-06-02 Subida en bici al Puigmal

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cdas56

Distance

16.37mi

Elevation +

2684f

TrailRank

23

Start time: 06/02/2016 12:36Finish time: 06/02/2016 13:09Distance: 26.3 km (00:33)Moving time: 00:31Average speed: 47.76 km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 50.4 km/hMax. speed: 79.48km/hMinimum altitude: 1382 mMaximum altitude: 2052 m...

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Montbolo- Amélie les Bains- Montbolo

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DinkSmallwood

Distance

11.97mi

Elevation +

1407f

TrailRank

23

From Montbolo to the D618 is initially a short climb followed by a descent of about 3.5 kilometres. The D618 leads to Palalda and Amélie Les Bains from which you take the D53 to Montbolo, a climb of 5,33 km, with an a...

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Saint-Maime - Fontienne - Saint Maine

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Tetje

Distance

23.86mi

Elevation +

1657f

TrailRank

23

Saint-Maime - Focalquire - Fontienne - Focalquire - Saint Maine. Parts of two official cycle routes in the Luberon

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Font Roady XII

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bob__stones

Distance

34.79mi

Elevation +

1211f

TrailRank

23

Not much to say about these rides just easy pedalling exploring various parts surround Fontainebleau.

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Veloroute Voie Vert Beaune - Santenay

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Marnik Bruyndonckx

Distance

35.38mi

Elevation +

879f

TrailRank

23

The way back to Beaune from Santenay is still work in progress in terms of signs, so we made a few detours ;)

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Cycling - Cap d'Antibes - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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ant1606

Distance

36.16mi

Elevation +

413f

TrailRank

23

Cycling - Nice to Cap d'Antibes and back. Dedicated cycling path up to Nice airport must be taken with caution as it runs primarily on the sidewalk. Speed limit here is 10 Km/h which is hard to respect. Watch out for dis...

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Carcassonne - Homps

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Anthonis Kristof

Distance

25.38mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

23

There is about three kilometers missing because I forgot to resume the app. Nice ride, not that much shade and a little bumpy, but we really enjoyed it. We road an average of more than 15km per hour, with our 10 year ol...

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