{"id":2187,"date":"2024-06-17T17:22:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T17:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portvelo.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2187"},"modified":"2024-06-18T06:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T06:25:26","slug":"the-french-alps-a-cyclists-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.portvelo.co.uk\/blog\/the-french-alps-a-cyclists-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The French Alps | A Cyclists Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

If you\u2019re a cycling fan then cycling in the French Alps is one of those things you just have to experience.\u00a0 Whether watching the Tour de France has inspired you or simply as a result of the incredible images of snow-tipped peaks and meadows covered in cotton grass pictured in your mind, cycling in the Alps is a must for many a cyclist.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here is Port Velo’s Cyclist’s Guide to the French Alps for our top tips on the best climbs, cuisine, coffee & places to stay.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Alps are the highest mountain chain in Europe and cover a huge area, including France, Switzerland, northern Italy and Austria before heading south towards the Balkan states, over 600 kilometres by road.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Because of the sheer size of the French Alps it is easier to view them as regions, primarily as the North, Central and South. This should help you plan a future road cycling holiday in the Alps, however we have already done the hard work for you with Port Velo\u2019s \u2018The French Alps Cycling Tour\u2019<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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