Custom Trip Builder
Build Your Custom Cycling Trip or Training Camp
If you’d like to start planning a custom cycling trip, training camp, or cycling retreat, there are just a few simple steps to follow which will help us design the perfect customized travel experience for you. Although we are always happy to discuss your trip plans, it is most practical to speak once you’ve thought about these details and given us an idea about your travel preferences and cycling goals.
Step 1: Choose your ride level & training goals
Step 2: Choose your destination(s)
Step 3: Choose your accommodations
Step 4: Choose your support, services & activities
Step 1: Choose your Ride Level & Training Goals
Please read the level descriptions below and let us know which one is best suited to you and/or your travel companions. You are welcome to choose more than one level if you’d like us to include a mix of different rides in your trip, or if you have a partner or group members with different levels. Please note that the level descriptions imply Nice and its surrounding area as the starting point, but we can organize rides corresponding to each level from any starting point in the French Riviera. If applicable, indicate your training goals on the custom trip form at the bottom of the page.
Ride Levels
Please read our ride level descriptions below so you can choose the tour that best corresponds to your level, or request we customize your itinerary with levels better suited to your group.
Level 1 rides are on the easiest routes in your tour location and are suitable for cyclists of all levels. The terrain is generally flat, rolling or there are some shorter climbs. Usually Level 1 rides are along the coast or inland in the valleys. Our more challenging tours often include one or two recovery days with Level 1 rides. 20km – 60km / Flat – 400m of climbing
Level 2 rides cover distances that take most cyclists 2-4 hours, and involve moderate climbs. Although they may start at the coast, they tend to veer inland and through the numerous perched villages scattered along the hills and mountains of the French and Italian Riviera. 40km – 80km / 300 – 700m of climbing
Level 3 rides are challenging and suitable for avid cyclists who are accustomed to long distances and difficult climbs (5 km – 20 km climbs). Routes may include several mountain passes. Level 3 rides often include the iconic climbs of our region such as the Col de la Madone, Col de Vence and the Col de Braus. 70km – 120km / 500 – 1500m of climbing
Level 4 rides are suitable for avid and/or competitive cyclists who are used to doing challenging rides of 4 to 6+ hours with significant climbing. Level 4 rides take you on the legendary cols of the Tour de France, Paris-Nice, and the Ironman Nice course, and often include several mountain passes in one ride, as well as Hors Catégorie cols. 90km – 180+km / 1500m+ – 4000m+ climbing
Popular Mountain Passes in Our Region
These are some of the most well-known mountain passes in our region, frequented by the pros and included in the routes of Paris-Nice, Ironman France and the Tour de France. Find out more information about each col by clicking on its link. Please indicate in the message box on the form below any specific mountain passes you’d like us to include in your cycling trip or training camp.
Step 2: Choose your Destinations
Let's ride!
Are you planning a Côte d’Azur Cycling Retreat or custom training camp in one place, or looking for different places to visit during a custom tour or the semi-custom Côte d’Azur Cities and Towns Tour? Just let us know if you have specific preferences regarding your destinations, or give us some basic information and we will choose an itinerary for you. Please see the list below of popular French Riviera destinations, but don't hesitate to request different locations!
Popular Cities
- Nice
- Antibes
- Monaco
- Menton
- Cannes
- Grasse
- St Laurent-du-Var
Popular Towns and Villages
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Sainte Agnès
- Tourrettes-sur-Loup
- Vence
- St Paul-de-Vence
- Èze
- Cap Ferrat
Step 3: Choose Your Accommodations
Charming
Stay in lovely Bed & Breakfast or boutique hotels in quiet countryside locations. Enjoy the charm of these small establishments and their authentic local flavor.
Premium
Stay in luxury 3/4* accommodations that are hand-picked to give you the best views, easy access to cycling routes, proximity to towns and an excellent dining experience.
Ultimate
Stay in the most luxurious 4/5* accommodations - resorts/spas and châteaux with gourmet dining and all the amenities imaginable for a truly VIP cycling holiday.
Step 4: Choose Your Support, Services and Activities
Choose the services, support and activities to include in your custom cycling trip or arrange for your non-cycling companions. If you have a request that you don’t see on the list, just ask us and we will do our best to make the arrangements for you!
Services & Support
- Private cycling guide
- Self-guided option (GPS compatible files)
- Private cycling or triathlon coach
- Vehicle assistance
- Rental bikes (premium road, standard road, off-road, gravel, e-bikes)
- Ride with or meet a pro cyclist
- Descent & bike-handling skills clinic
- Climbing technique & training
- Professional bike fit
- Custom training program (cycling or triathlon)
- Video analysis (swim, bike, run)
- Participate in a Gran Fondo
- Include lunches / dinners
- Snacks and ride nutrition
- Private soigneur / massage
- Spa services
Activities
- Yoga class
- Kayaking
- Hiking or trail running
- MTB or gravel ride
- Tennis
- Golf
- Swim lesson
- Pétanque & picnic
- Wine tasting
- Personal training
- Guided visit city or town
- Boat tour
- Perfume workshop
- French class
- Cooking class
- Request an activity
Please fill out the custom trip request form to start planning your bespoke French Riviera cycling holiday. Although we are happy to schedule a phone call regarding your trip request, we greatly appreciate receiving the completed form beforehand, as it will help us be prepared and as helpful as possible when we speak to you.
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