Postcard French villages
Ride through the many medieval villages of our beautiful region
South of France Cycling Tour
VéloRoo’s South of France Cycling Tours are based in the incredibly charming and unspoiled region of Occitanie.
Live ... laugh ... ride ...
Come join us in the South of France
Fall in love with the "real" South of France
1 Roo:
I’m relatively fit and comfortable on the bike and happiest on mild gradients or the flat.
2 Roo’s:
I regularly ride for fitness, dry days I ride to work, and weekend fun with friends. I enjoy an active healthy lifestyle and occasional physical challenges.
3 Roo’s:
Fitness and health is my life. I ride regularly on a weekly basis with mates and am comfortable with rides of around 4 hours at a relatively strong pace.
4 Roo’s:
I ride on average 250 + k’s a week and enjoy a 100k rides on the weekends. I love to train, improve, and sometimes challenge amongst my friends.
5 Roo’s:
Riding is my life! I’m not interested in racing, I don’t need to prove anything to anyone. I love the challenge and the idea of where my legs and bike can take me. My friends and I are always looking for the next cycling adventure.
Tour Statistics
Immerse yourself in fields overflowing with poppies or the buzz of the grape harvest and return each night to your very own French Chateau experience. No matter the season, VeloRoo South of France cycling tours are a feast for the senses.
Tour Highlights
We believe the best way to discover the hidden gems whilst cycling in the South of France is to visit in Spring and Autumn …. when the tourists have gone home …. and do it with someone who really knows the roads. We are passionate about sharing our beautiful region with fellow cyclists. That’s why we offer tours in May / June to see the amazing Spring flowers and September to experience the Grape Harvest.
Because we know the quiet routes and tucked away village cafes, we offer road cyclists the perfect balance between cycling, holidaying and sightseeing so you can Live, Laugh, Ride…
- luxury Chateau accommodation
- venture into our local region that we know and love
- ride stunning rural roads known only to the locals
- relish fresh regional cuisine during a picnic overlooking the vineyards
- savour seasonal gastronomy in our favourite restaurants
- avoid the tourist traps of the more publicised regions
- explore unspoiled medieval villages
- stroll through a vibrant market place where all the locals go
- Premium service,
- Performance road bike hire,
- Fully guided and supported rides,
- 7 nights luxury Chateau accommodation, twin share (single supplement available*),
- all Breakfasts – beautiful croissants, pastries, breads, condiments, yogurts and seasonal fruits,
- Snacks for your morning ride,
- all Lunches,
- all Dinners,
- VéloRoo Cycling Jersey (and your kit washed daily for your convenience),
- Beziers International Airport or train station group transfer,
- Non-cyclists welcome – if riding is “not your thing” we have a range of other activities
- A fantastic holiday experience!
A week in the South of France Cycling Holiday – Day by Day
An authentic rural French experience full of spellbinding charm, history and heritage.
Day 1: Bonjour!
Welcome to your discovery of the Real South of France! Arrive and settle into your very own French Chateau experience.
Included meals: dinner
Day 2: Discover Beziers
Ride Distance 57km / 35 Miles Elevation Gain 650m / 2132 feet
This mornings ride rakes us through the vineyards and into the historic town of Beziers. So much to discover included UNESCO listed sites! Enjoy your coffee in a typical french cafe on plane tree lined Allee Paul Riquet. Lunch is at a special cafe with a menu create daily from the best of the local produce available.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: It's all about wine!
Ride Distance 54km / 34 Miles Elevation Gain 730m / 2395 feet
The best wines are grown on hillsides, so today is undulating and rolling through this delicious wine appellation.
We ride through picturesque villages and finish the day with dinner within the walls of a 12th century abbey in the heart of a medieval village.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Another wine region - St Chinian
Ride Distance 79km / 49 Miles Elevation Gain 1330m / 4363 feet
(64km before lunch stop 15km after lunch)
We’ll ride though 2 completely different Wine Appellation regions. Also en route is a wonderful climb, winding up through fragrant Mediterranean garrigue scrub. Towards the top you’re rewarded with a spectacular view across the vineyards and gorges to the Mediterranean and maybe even spotting the Pyrénées.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Market Day
A chance to rest your legs from the bike and do some exploring on foot. We visit the historic town of Pezenas for the buzz and atmosphere of the Saturday market.
Then we take a short drive to lunch over looking the Mediterranean.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6: Gorges l'Orb
Ride Distance 69km / 43 Miles Elevation Gain 1120m / 3675 feet
(44km before lunch stop 25km after lunch – with the option of jumping in the van after lunch)
One of our personal favourites. Picture postcard medieval stone villages, picturesque vineyards, stone bridges crossing flowing rivers and vast wild garrigue forrest. It really is a feast for the eyes and lunch is a true feast for your tastebuds!
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7: Circulade Villages
Ride Distance 62km / 38 Miles Elevation Gain 814m / 2670 feet
Our ride takes us to the best medieval Circulade villages, unique to this tiny region of France. They have protected their citizens for over 1,000 years and are identified as some of Europe’s oldest examples of small town planning. The roads have been selected to offer beautiful views of the undulating vineyard landscape and the first ranges of the dramatic Escandorge Mountains.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8: Au revoir!
After breakfast bid farewell to your fellow travellers and continue on your adventures. Transfers to Beziers train station or airport at pre-arranged times.
Included meals: breakfast
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Upcoming Tour Dates
South of France Cycling Tour
- 13 - 20 June 2023Ready to book
- 05 - 12 September 2023Ready to book
Ready to ride? VeloRoo can make your dream escape a reality
per person twin share
Single supplement additional $1100
