Challenging Cycling Tours in South of France

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Challenging Bike tours in Provence, Dordogne Valley, Grands Causses, Corsica and Cathar country.


















Challenging Cycling Tours in France

Your Next Challenge Awaits:

Mont Ventoux: Test your mettle on the iconic “Giant of Provence.” Ride through lavender fields and pine forests as you ascend this legendary peak, a true rite of passage for cyclists.

Corsica: Discover the raw beauty of the “Island of Beauty” with its dramatic coastal roads, steep mountain passes, and untouched wilderness. Every pedal stroke is rewarded with panoramic views of the Mediterranean.

Gorges du Tarn: Carve through towering limestone cliffs and crystal-clear rivers. This is cycling at its most spectacular—winding roads, heart-pounding descents, and the rush of adventure around every bend.

Cévennes: Immerse yourself in wild, untamed nature. Remote trails, ancient stone villages, and the rugged charm of the Cévennes National Park make this a journey for those who seek solitude and challenge.


Why Choose Our Adventures?


  • Freedom & Flexibility: Ride at your own pace with self-guided options, or join a guided group for expert local insights and camaraderie.
  • Unmatched Scenery: From the lunar landscapes of Mont Ventoux to the turquoise waters of Corsica and the dramatic
    Gorges of the Tarn, every day brings a new spectacle.
  • Adventure Beyond Cycling: Combine your ride with hiking, canyoning, or even wild swimming in secluded river spots.
    This is your chance to truly connect with nature.
  • For Those Who Dare. Our tours are for cyclists who want to earn their views—who seek the thrill of the climb, the joy of the descent, and the satisfaction of exploring some of Europe’s most stunning and challenging terrain.

Ready to Ride?
Visit www.valac.nl to explore our Moderate & Challenging Cycling Adventures in Mont Ventoux, Corsica, Gorges du Tarn, and Cévennes. Your next great adventure starts here!
For all holidays makers in excellent physical condition, regularly training to be able to bike up to 7 hours a day.
Lots of longer ascents and descents in middle range mountains. Several climbs a day of more than 300m and sometimes more than 600m should be no problem for them.

Daily distances of 60 to 90 km a day. More longish climbs (5 - 9km, up to 500m elevation gain. Tours between 350 and 1000 meters altitude except for the Mont Ventoux and the Mont Aigoual "hors catégorie".
Levels 2 , 3, 4 and occasionally 5 (out of 7).
Days: every night an other hotel; you can book extra nights in any hotel.

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Challenging Cycling Tours Comfort Days Details
South Aveyron, Millau and Grands Causses from Rodez standard 6-8 B02SRodez
South Aveyron standard 5-9 B02S
Spectacular Gorges and Canyons standard 11-16 B03
Spectacular Gorges and Canyons standard 6 - 8 B04
Gorges du Tarn & Sud-Averyon standard 6 - 9 B11
Drôme & Provence cycling tours round Mont Ventoux standard 6 - 8 B15
South Aveyron, Parc des Grands Causses plus 5-9 B02S
Tarn basin (Albi-Millau-Gorges du Tarn-Albi) plus 6 -11 B10
Drôme & Provence cycling tours round Mont Ventoux plus 6 - 8 B15
Drôme & Provence cycling tours round Mont Ventoux
with bike rental		 plus 6 - 8 B15
Spectacular Gorges and Canyons plus 11-16 B03
Spectacular Gorges du Verdon from the Riviera plus 9-12 B93
Spectacular Gorges and Canyons plus 6 - 8 B04
Gorges du Tarn & Sud-Averyon plus 6 - 9 B11
Midi-Pyrénées: Albi-Rodez-Millau-Albi plus 8 B27
Tarn Basin (Albi-Millau-Gorges du Tarn-Albi) superior 6 -11 B10
Gorges du Tarn & Sud-Averyon superior 6 - 9 B11
Gorges du Tarn & Cevennes superior 6 - 10 B12
Cycling in Provence superior 6 - 8 B15
Cycling in Provence superior 6 - 8 B15
Midi-Pyrénées: Albi-Rodez-Millau-Albi superior 8 B27
Languedoc & Cathar superior 14 - 17 B50
Cathar-Castles superior 5 - 10 B57
Luxury Gorges du Tarn Cycling vacation luxury 5 - 9 B04L
Tarn Basin (Albi-Millau-Gorges du Tarn-Albi) superior 6 -11 B10
Luxury Gorges du Tarn & Cevennes luxury 8 - 10 B12
Cycling in Provence Moderate-sport luxury 6 - 8 B15
Midi-Pyrénées: Albi-Rodez-Millau-Albi luxury 6 - 9 B27













































Moderate holiday
Cycling Tours in France
60-80 km
Moderate

Challenging Cycling
Tours in France
70-110 km


Click in a circle on the map or links below for all info on hotel-based, selfguided cycling tours in the region of your choic . (The map-links will not work properly on a mobile)

Bike tours


Auvergne-Aubrac


Aveyron - Millau


Albi-Bastides


Millau Gorges du Tarn

Fietsvakanties en wandelvakantie in Zuid Frankrijk Auvergne-Aubrac Katharen en kastelen Albi-Bastides Grands Causses-Sud-Aveyron Dordogne Vallei - Lot Causse du Quercy Fietsen in de Provence Fietsen op Corsica

Bike tours


Dordogne Valley


Cathar Castles


Provence


Corsica



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Cycling in Grands Causses Aveyron..

Our home-base in France: The Grands Causses Nature Park in Aveyron: Tarn Valley, the Gorges du Tarn, Pays de Roquefort.

Surprise, discovery, unexpected! A virtual visit here of Aveyron & Grands Causses.


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Gorges and Causses Valley of Tarn River

Pays de Roquefort

Albi and Pays de Bastides



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