For cycling enthusiasts planning a trip to France, Strambecco’s Guide: Best Cycling Events France 2025 is designed for amateurs and competitive athletes seeking the most exceptional and novel events, races, gran fondo’s, sportives to pair with a long weekend or holiday.  We don’t cover every possible event, only those that stand out as truly unique and novel experiences.  France is a cycling mecca that offers a rich selection of events in various locations throughout France that cater to road, gravel, and MTB cycling aficionados.  These events not only provide a physical challenge but offer a unique way to explore France’s picturesque landscapes and rich culture.  Strambecco maintains the guide annually and constantly updates our recommendations.

Strambecco’s Guide: Best Cycling Events France 2025 uses a range of criteria for our selections, including the quality of the event producer, their reputation, experience, affiliation with event Series, and the like.  In our guide, you’ll read about French events that are part of International Series, including the UCI Gran Fondo Series, UCI Gravel World Series, Marmotte Gran Fondo Series, the GFNY World Series, L’Etape Event Series, and more.   Although the events in our guide are open to all rider types, for the most competitive athletes, several are qualification events for World Championship events, such as the UCI Gran Fondo Championship and the UCI Gravel World Championship.

We welcome feedback on the events in our Best-in-Class selections or any recommendations for events we should review.  Please get in touch with editors@strambecco.com.  Otherwise, here’s a look at curated recommendations from Strambecco’s staff.