St Malo to Nice Cycling Holidays

That depends on the pace you want to ride. Our 15-day St Malo to Nice Classic completes the journey in 15 days, making it ideal for experienced road cyclists looking for a rewarding challenge. The 20-day Explorer tour follows the same route but spreads the distance over shorter daily stages, giving riders more time to recover and enjoy the towns, landscapes and regional cuisine along the way. For those looking for even more support, the 23-day e-bike tour allows riders to complete the full Channel-to-Mediterranean journey at a more relaxed pace, making this iconic adventure accessible to a wider range of cyclists while retaining all the highlights of the route.

This is one of France's great long-distance cycling challenges. The route begins on rolling roads before crossing the hills of central France, with the biggest climbing coming in the Alps before the final descent to the Mediterranean. A good level of fitness and experience riding consecutive days are recommended.

Cycling north to south is the classic direction. It allows you to finish on the Mediterranean after experiencing the changing landscapes of France, from Brittany and the Loire region to Provence and the Alps.

No. On our guided tours, your luggage is transported between hotels each day, so you can enjoy the ride on an unloaded road bike. Vehicle support is also available throughout the tour.

Late spring and early autumn generally provide the best riding conditions, with milder temperatures across much of the route and long daylight hours. As the tour covers almost the entire length of France, you'll experience a range of climates, from the Atlantic coast to the warmer Mediterranean south. Late spring brings lush green landscapes, colourful wildflowers and vibrant countryside, while autumn coincides with the grape harvest in many of the wine-growing regions along the route, adding another layer of interest to the vineyard scenery.

If you already have experience of multi-day road cycling, the 20-day Explorer itinerary is an excellent introduction to long-distance touring. Riders looking for a greater endurance challenge may prefer the 15-day Classic, which covers the same iconic route at a faster pace. For those seeking a little extra assistance, the 23-day e-bike tour offers the same memorable journey from St Malo to Nice with shorter stages and electric support, making this epic ride accessible to a wider range of cyclists.