Discover the best cycling climbs of the Alps from our Alpine Cols of the Tour de France Cycling Holiday, a guided ride over the best cycling cols of the Tour de France with vehicle support – just like the pros!Here are three of our favourite hors catégorie cycling climbs in the Alps whose names you […]
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The Alps are a mountain range located in Europe. They stretch approximately 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) across eight countries: France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, and Monaco. The highest peak in the range is Mont Blanc, which is located on the border between France and Italy and stands at 15,781 feet (4,810 meters) tall. […]
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Provence is a region located in the southeastern part of France, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Rhône River to the west, and the Alps to the north. It is known for its beautiful scenery, rich history, and Mediterranean climate. Provence is famous for its lavender fields, which bloom in the summer […]
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The Alpe d’Huez is a mountain located in the French Alps, in the department of Isère, southeastern France. It is one of the most well-known and iconic climbs in cycling, famous for its 21 hairpin turns and steep gradient. The Alpe d’Huez climb is 13.8 kilometers (8.6 miles) long and has an average gradient of […]
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What better challenge for the experienced hiker than to climb Mont Blanc in 2023? At France Outdoors we organise Mont Blanc ascent trips every year, for individuals and groups from Ireland, the UK and even the US and Australia. Here are some of the questions we regularly answer regarding our guided Mont Blanc trips, the […]
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Discover the best cycling climbs of the Pyrenees, from our Raid Pyrenean cycling holiday, a unique and challenging guided ride that takes you from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coast with full vehicle support. A real cyclist’s paradise, the Pyrenees stretch over 430km along the border between France and Spain. The many beautiful Pyrenean cycling […]
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Hiking in Provence: extending from the foothills of the French Alps, to the Mediterranean coast, the ancient kingdom of Provence is one of France’s most beautiful natural areas. A region of lavendar fields, vineyards, olive trees and rural communities, where the way of life still follows the rhythm of the seasons and where there is […]
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Take on the ultimate challenge and ride the myth in 2023! We currently have on offer 2 Mont Ventoux 2023 cycling holidays, with guide, vehicle support, hotel accommodation, and transfers to and from Marseille airport. Click below for more information
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Best 2023 cycling holidays : Custom road cycling holidays for individuals, cycling clubs or groups – ride the spectacular cols and routes of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees & on the Mont Ventoux, or get away from the crowds in the beautiful back country of the Provence Alps.
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The French Alps have the well-earned reputation of being one of the best hiking destinations in Europe, with accessible and well marked trails, panoramic views and soaring peaks. Whether it’s walking through high wildflower meadows or alpages in the sun, or climbing a challenging col (mountain pass) the French Alps have something for all levels […]