France is sometimes seen just as a transit country to other destinations, with some of the best biking roads in Europe this shouldn’t be the case. There is a huge variation in landscapes within France from the vast plains of the north to the Vosges mountains in the east. From the Vacours region to the edge of the Alps there really are some superb riding roads across France. Find out for yourself the range of possibilities on one of our tours. Oh, did we mention the food and drink isn’t too bad either…
Highlights from France
Comb Laval
Comb Laval is often recognized as one of the most magnificent roads in the French Alps. Surrounded by breath-taking scenery this is surely one of the bucket list roads.
Vosges
A bikers paradise that is sometimes overlooked is The Vosges in Eastern France, find out for yourself why this area is a meca for local bikers.
Route Napoléon
Route Napoleon or N85 with its cambered corners and fantastic scenery heads towards the Cote d’Azur. Going over the Col des Leques and Col Bayard and is undoubtedly among the best motorcycle roads in Europe.
Col de l’Iseran
Linking the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys in the Savoie, Col de l’Iseran is the highest paved mountain pass in the Alps. Surely another must visit pass if you are a biker!
Col de la Bonette
Climbing the beautiful sweeping roads of the Col de la Bonette there is a wonderful contrast of the alpine greenery at the base of the pass and the barren landscape at the top. Which at a height of 2715 meters is the 7th highest paved road in France.
