French Riviera Cycling

Ride & Train with Us

Azur Vélo specializes in bespoke cycling tours and training camps in the French Riviera and the Maritime Alps. With its excellent weather, challenging mountains and breathtaking seaside roads, the French Riviera is one of the most ideal places in the world for cyclists and triathletes to ride and train. Contact us to start planning a bespoke tour or training camp tailored for your active travel needs – whether you’d like to relax and ride at your own pace, or train with our world-class athlete guides and coaches.

New - 2026 Cycling Tours!

Join us in 2026 for a cycling tour in the French Riviera and beyond! We are now offering more tours in exciting new destinations, as well as our classics in and around Nice. Join us in the Pyrenees to take on the most iconic Tour de France mountain passes with Mike Cotty of The Col Collective. Or perhaps you’d prefer a taste of Spain right here at our French Riviera doorstep for the start of the 2026 Vuelta in Monaco? Visit our 2026 Tours page to start planning your bespoke cycling experience, or join one of our tours now open to the public (see below).

Pyrenees Peaks Tour

Join us for an unforgettable cycling tour in the magical mountains of the Pyrenees. Special guest host Mike Cotty of The Col Collective will be your guide in this stunningly beautiful place so close to his heart. You’ll stay in a luxurious 5 star hotel and spa in the town of Lourdes, a historically rich location ideally based close to epic mountains and offering plenty of activities for any non-cycling participants joining our tour. The daily rides will be as scenic as they are challenging. Click on the button below to find out more about our tour and reserve your spot. 9/5/26 – 9/12/26

Côte d'Azur Gravel Tour

The French Riviera is not just about beaches and coastal cities, but also about quiet countryside roads and stunning gravel paths off the beaten track. Ride with us in June 2026 on the iconic gravel routes of our region, and discover a different perpective of the mountains. Our trip is hosted by Ernesto Mendoza – seasoned competitor and coach, and the current UCI Masters World Champion! Registration is now open for private groups of experienced / advanced cyclists, as the gravel routes of our region are as challenging as they are beautiful. Click below for more information and registration requests. 6/17/26 – 6/23/26

Vuelta Départ 2026

Join us in August 2026 for the Tour of Spain departure right in Monaco, in our French Riviera backyard! Mike Cotty of The Col Collective will be your host for a week of epic cycling on the roads of the 2024 Tour de France, Paris-Nice and now for the first time ever, the Vuelta a España! You’ll stay in Nice and watch the race live in Monaco VIP style, and on the roads of the Vuelta start stages. Registration is now open! Click on the button below to find out more about our Vuelta 26 Tour and reserve your place. 8/17/26 – 8/24/26

Côte d'Azur Events

Join us for one of our exclusive VIP cycling events or contact us to organize an unforgettable bespoke cycling event for your private group in the French Riviera. Ride with accomplished athletes, pro cyclists and Formula 1 legends while enjoying our scenic roads and luxury hospitality. We also work with businesses, travel agencies and hotels for tailor-made active experiences in the Côte d’Azur.

A personalized active travel experience for cyclists, triathletes and outdoor enthusiasts

"My husband and I just returned from the trip of a lifetime, five amazing days biking through the French Riviera. Our accommodations ranged from château, to a family run bed and breakfast overlooking a national park, to a stay in one of the most prestigious hotels in the world. If I spent months searching the web, I never could have made such perfect arrangements on my own. This group knows the area like the back of their hand. Azur Vélo treated us like family and made every effort possible to see that we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves."

Tara Trent, Custom Cycling Tour