Cycling the French Riviera

Côte d’Azur & Golden Islands

from 729,00 €
145-202 km
7 Nächte

7 nights
Centre-Based

Centre-based tour: day trips can be planned indivudally, relaxed bike-tour-vacation in selected hotels, you don’t have to pack each morning, if you don’t feel like riding, you can rest or pursue another activity. >>all centre based tours
Level a

Level 1-2 - Casual bikers: Mostly flat terrain, a few physical condition is necessary, relaxed pace still gives you enough time for breaks and sightseeing.
Individual

Individual Tour: You decide for yourself the pace you want to cycle, the sights you want to see along the way and when to take a break. Our detailed maps and route descriptions show you the way. >>all individual tours

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Discover the very south of France by bicycle. Côte d’Azur is known as one of the world’s greatest seaside destinations, packed with gorgeous beaches, belle époque villas, designer bars and beautiful offshore islands. The fashionable metropole of Nice - creative, dynamic and young - is the epitome of sunny France. Hyères, the peninsula Giens and the gold island Porquerolles are a very special insider tip.

During your easy cycling tour you will discover medieval towns, romantic, small fishing villages and dreamy bays surrounded by the turquoise blue sea.

Route

Tour profile / level 1-2

Easy and short cycling stages, all on asphalted cycle paths or side roads. Rarely contact with traffic. The daily cycle routes can be individually extended or abbreviated.

Day 1: Hyères-Plages

Individual arrival (airport Nice or Marseille, good train connection with the TGV to Toulon/Hyères). Your hotel is located in Hyères-Plage, close to the beach.

Day 2: Roundtrip to Hyères city or Pierrefeu, approx. 15 - 62 km

The medieval old town with its narrow alleys and colourful houses is small, charming and typically French. A special highlight is the Villa Noailles (Bauhaus), from the castle ruin you can enjoy a fantastic view. Alternatively all sporty cyclists can cycle through the lonely / hilly hinterland on tiny roads to the small village of Pierrefeu in the middle of the "Côte de Provence" wine growing area and through endless vineyards back to Hyères.

Day 3: Island Porquerolles, approx. 30 km

May we take you to paradise? Passing flaming colonies you cycle to the boat station and transfer to the dream island Porquerolles (payable locally). The island is car-free, characterized by olive plantations, vineyards and romantic bays with white sandy beaches. Worth seeing are the Plage de Notre Dame, the fort and the Lighthouse.

Day 4: Roundtrip Le Lavandou, approx. 50 km

On well-developed cycle paths you cycle over the old salt works, past vineyards and olive groves - the sea within a few meters - to the fishing village Le Lavandou, at the foot of the Moorish massif. With a little perseverance or by e-bike, a detour to Bormes-les-Mimosas, famous for its panorama and the old town, is worthwhile.

Day 5: Train ride Hyères – Nice / Nice (day of rest)

Today you will not only change your hotel, your will find yourself in a whole new world. From the unspoilt coast you travel by train (included) to the capital of the Côte d’Azur. Nice awaits you with its old town, fashionable buildings and numerous museums.

Day 6: Nice - day of rest or city sightseeing tour by bike, approx. 10 km (optional)

In the morning you have the opportunity to take part in an interesting city tour by bike (optional) or you can take the time to enjoy the city by bike. Explore Nice and its museums on your own. The Principality of Monaco is only 25 minutes away by train.

Excursion: Nice - City tour by E-Bike
Discover the beauty of Nice and its enchanting sights on a pleasant and relaxing cycle route. Our carefully selected route takes you along quiet cycle paths and low-traffic roads so that you can experience the city's highlights from the comfort of your bike saddle.
Rental E-Bikes are included (minimus height 160 cm)
The tour will take place in every weather condition and is accompanied by an english speaking guide.
Price: € 38,-
Duration/Start: approx. 2,5 hours
9:30 am every Tuesday and Friday
2:30 pm every Monday, Wednesday, Thusday, Saturday and Sunday
Meeting point: 2 Rue Halevy, Mobilboard Nice (15 min prior tourstart)

Day 7: Roundtrip to Antibes, approx. 40-50 km

The famous Promenade des Anglais takes you along the Mediterranean coast to Antibes. The small town of Greek origin is not only well known for its marina, but also for the Old Town and the Picasso Museum. Surround the Cap d’Antibes with its botanical garden, where the High Society owns its holiday villas.

Day 8: Nice

At the end of your cycle trip you can stock up on Provençal specialities at the famous market Cours Saleya and drink a café au lait before you start your return journey. It is also a good idea to extend the trip - Nice and the surrounding area still have a lot to offer. The car rental prices on the Côte d’Azur are really low. Individual departure or extension.

Services

4 nights on the peninsula Giens / 3 nights in Nice in chosen category, rooms with private facilities
Daily breakfast
1x train ride: Hyères – Nice
Service hotline (also during weekends)
Route book, maps and information material per room
Cycling-App - also available as GPS Data (We recommend bringing a phone attachement)

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

daily arrival possible

Dates

Merkmale

Extras

Discount 3rd bed (in room with2 full payers)
Children	on request

Bikes & equipment
21-speed	159
E-Bike	239

Additionals
Cyity Tour Nice by bike (every Tuesday and Friday)	TBA
Reduction for no train ride Hyères City - Nice	-35

Additional nights
Nice S1 (dbl/sgl)	95/165
Nice S2, 3 and 4 (dbl/sgl)	119/205
Hyeres S1+2 (dbl/sgl)	65/105
Hyeres S3 (dbl/sgl)	85/135
Hyeres S4 (dbl/sgl)	105/165
Hyeres S1+2 (dbl/sgl) room with sea view	75/135
Hyeres S3 (dbl/sgl) room with sea view	98/176
Hyeres S4 (dbl/sgl) room with sea view	125/220

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Let yourself be enchanted by your charming hotels in Nice and Hyères on your Cote d’Azur centre based tour and use the comfort to relax and recharge your batteries. The hotels offer the ideal starting point for your bike tours!

Nice: Hotel Villa Rivoli

Villa Rivoli is a privately run hotel under German-speaking management in the historic center of Nice, just 100 meters from the beach and the Promenade des Anglais. >>more

Hyères: Hotel La Potiniere

This charming, family-run Provencal-style hotel enjoys an exceptional location overlooking the Gold Islands. The hotel offers a lovely private beach for its guests to relax after a day of cycling. >>more

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycles inclusive panniers

You can choose between the following bikes with tyres in different frame dimensions for ladies and gents:

minimum 21-speed-bike with hand brakes
E-bikes unisex

All bikes are equipped with a one-sided Ortlieb pannier (20 liters), a lock and repair kit.

Note: change of location

Due to the change of hotels/cities during your trip please select your bike during the booking process for each town (Hyéres & Nice). The bicycle exchange makes the train journey also easier for you, because you only need to carry your suitcase.

E-bikes | Elecric bikes | Pedelecs

By popular demand, we have now invested in a considerable number of e-bikes, much favoured by cyclists who love the great Outdoors, but prefer to let the bike take the strain. With an electro bike every bike tour is a breeze! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... Acclivity can be handled easily.

Bicycle breakdowns

can happen even with new wheels and by best servicing. With the rental bikes you will receive a repair kit. Should a repair not be possible, please contact our service number!

Private bicycles

You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Nice (NCE), Marseille (MRS)
Direct TGV train connections between Nice city and Toulon (approx. 2 hours) or regional train with 1x change in Hyères city. Approx. 2 1/2 hours. Alternative from Marseille airport by bus and train to Hyères city which takes approx. 2 1/2 hours and you need to change the 2 times. Afterwards use a taxi to your hotel at Hyères plage.

Arrival by car

Nice: public parking garages approx. € 25,-/day; parking spaces directly at the hotel on request (advance reservation necessary, payable on site approx. € 30,-/day)
Hyères Plages: free public parking spaces

Arrival by train

Train station: Toulon or Hyères city
Details see arrival by plane above.

Current train connections and prices you will find >>here

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