Cycling Holidays in France

France is the only country which has a network of rural roads, and increasingly a network of cycle paths, which means blissful cycling away from the traffic. France also has some wonderful family-owned hotels which offer both a warm welcome and delicious dinners. The slow pace of a bicycle, where the gentle exercise makes room for each delicious evening meal, is ideal as a way of experiencing another way of living. Each year 75% of our holidaymakers return, and also bring their friends. Cycling the byeways of rural France can become seriously addictive. Read more...

French Cycling Destinations

Cycling for Softies offer cycling holidays in 10 regions of France. Click here to view a map of our cycling holiday regions of France or scroll down for a summary of each of our French cycling holidays.

Cycling Holiday Options

We offer personalised itineraries so there is a Cycling for Softies holiday to suit everyone. Whether you're a keen cyclist, a regular francophile or a first time visitor to France with little cycling experience, we can plan a holiday which you will both enjoy and treasure. Read more...

For 2008 we are offering two Group holidays for those who like to follow a leader:

Gascony 12th - 19th July
Venise Verte 6th - 13th September

What's New for 2008 - Walking!

For the first time in Burgundy, we are able to offer a self-guided organised walking holiday
based at the Chateau des Pommiers for those who might prefer boots to bikes. This will include all the benefits of a Susi holiday plus packed-lunches, daily transfers to starting points and individual route planning. You will return each night to the chateau where you will have a gourmet meal awaiting you. Read more...

Additional Cycling Routes New for 2008

• A loop into Germany from Alsace, perhaps on a ferry, with a bed in Baden
and a Michelin starred chef cooking your dinner.
• Region to region cycling across the Massif Central from Tarn to Provence with
visits to the Millau Viaduct and the Pont du Gard. Muscles essential.
• New routes with gorgeous hotels in Cognac, Dorgogne, Gascony, Alsace and
Burgundy

Luxury Chateaux & City Escapes

For 2008 we've introduced more 4 star deluxe stays for our sumptuous Luxury Chateaux
& City Escape short break holidays in France. Read More...