The French Riviera and Monaco are celebrated for their breathtaking sea views, secluded beaches, picturesque towns, and delectable cuisine. Numerous celebrities, both vacationing and residing along the coast, have contributed to its glamorous reputation.
We invite you to explore this enchanting cycling paradise from a unique perspective. You will enjoy the glamour side; but also will embark on incredible rides along scenic country roads, winding through charming hilltop villages. Conquer the very same winter training climbs favoured by the Pros and ride on the route of the Tour de France 2024's grand finale.
Journey Highlights
After your hotel check-in, our road captain will lead you on a short ride, offering a delightful introduction to the French Riviera's scenic countryside. It's the perfect opportunity to acclimate to the roads conditions, your bike, and bond with fellow riders.
Daily Mileage: 34 km / + 404 m
Venture through the stunning village of Saint-Paul de Vence, followed by a scenic climb up Col de Vence (9.6 km at 6.5%). This climb, often part of pro training grounds and Paris-Nice routes, provides a perfect start to your BéloVélo journey.
Daily Mileage: 63 Km /+ 1,565 m
Today, we will go for a loop in Nice’s hinterland. Riding on small country side, winding roads, we'll goo thru some typical Provence villages. Some are even perched on rocky outcrop. After a great down to earth lunch, on a patio overlooking the Var valley, you'll head towards your base for the rest of your BéloVélo adventure: Nice.
Daily Mileage: 87 Km / + 965 m
After a few pedal stokes from the centre of Nice, we’ll tackle the renowned Col d’Eze (9.7 km at 5.1%), a yearly Paris-Nice feature. Next you will ride on a part of Monaco F1 GP track, before heading for this week' “pièce de résistance”: Col de la Madone (9,7 km at 7,1 %), favourite Pro’s training ground. Did you know that this climb gave its name to TREK top of the line bike? You may not beat Pogacar’s KOM (23:52), but surely will love the pastoral roads and incredible views over Monaco. Bonus: on our way back, we will ride on Tour de France 2024, last stage (Time trial Monaco-Nice). Perfect opportunity to measure at the peloton !
Daily Mileage: 83 km / + 1,657 m
Enjoy a relatively gentle day for your legs as you ride through Levens, a medieval village with stunning panoramic views. Definitely worth a visit after our lunch in this typical Provence village. On our way back, if you're up for a final climb, we’ll head to Mont Chauve (Bold Mount) 5,5 Km at 7,9%
Daily Mileage: 57 km / + 964 m
After a quick espresso and croissant, we’ll take you for an early ride to St Jean Cap Ferrat. Often known as one of the pearls of the French Riviera, it is renowned for its rocky beaches and millionaire villas. On your way back, explore Nice's vibrant flower and farmers market. This final ride is a poignant conclusion to a week of memorable cycling and shared camaraderie. We'll bid you farewell with an "Au Revoir" breakfast before driving to Nice TGV station or the airport.
Daily Mileage: 25 Km / 233 m
All our Journeys are guaranteed: as soon as one guest confirms his/her journey it is GUARANTEED to take place. As soon as you do confirm your booking you may book your travel arrangements.



Flying to France: To minimise the risk of delays, recover from jet lag, we do advise you to land at least a day beforehand in Nice Airport (NCE).
We will welcome you at Nice airport on
Sunday
at 12:00 pm latest.
At the end of your journey on Friday we will drive you back to Nice airport (we advise you to book your plane from 3 pm onwards).
Plane tickets : upon booking with us, we will assist you in selecting the most appropriate flights time
We wish to make your journey as memorable and authentic as possible. We constantly, handpick a superb collection of quality, local and authentic hotel & restaurants. For some journeys, on specific dates the demand for such hotels might be particularly high (Tour de France, high season..).Such instances may prevent us from booking the selected hotels, hence the alternative hotel selection. All selected restaurants propose a genuine cuisine using local & seasonal products. Contrary to other tour operators, ALL meals are included, with matching wines and mineral water. All hotels and restaurants do cater to specific dietary needs; do not hesitate to inform us in advance.
We have selected some of the best bikes currently on the market.We have selected the best machines based on the terrain. For each journey corresponds a specific bike selection bike selection. Selected bikes are similar to "Tour de France peloton" machines, you may also wish to upgrade to a superior bike category upgrade your bike.After your ride, we will clean and maintain your bike . (same applies to your "bike" apparels ). You may also bring in your personal bike, and enjoy a discount. We will look after its assembly and disassembly.
Each day, your road captain will open the road, lead you through charming villages, traffic-less country roads, advise on how to tackle the next climb and all the while, ensure your safety and comfort. As experienced cyclists, we know that it is always reassuring to feel a presence along the way. This is why an assistance vehicle will follow you in case of a puncture or if you need beverages, snacks, an extra layer or even wish to rest for a while.
On most of the days, several mileage and speed average options will be available to suit all fitness levels. To provide a genuine, safe and personalized experience the group size will be limited to 15 guests per week. Come back home with many peloton, safety & mechanic tips thanks to our daily Bike Clinic
All year long, your road captains do work very hard to make your BéloVélo journey as memorable, authentic & secure as possible. At the end of your journey, you may recognise such dedication by tipping your Road Captains Based on your level of enjoyment we advise tipping 5 to 10 % of your Journey price. Tips are shared equally within the team