The 11 Vineyard Bike Tours in France That Earn Their Price

1.Small Group Guided E-bike Tour in Nice’s Organic Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Start near the Promenade des Anglais and ride with guides Marion or Juan through Nice’s hills to Collet Bovis, a family-run organic vineyard. You’ll learn about local wine, taste the estate’s bottles, and enjoy sea views. Bring your own lunch and water.

“A fantastic experience! From seeing different areas via e-bikes and the special tour and tasting at the vineyard, it was a perfect day. Juan was a a terrific guide and the owner of the vineyard was a delightful host. An experience to remember.”

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2.St-Emilion Vineyards e-Bike Tour with Wine & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · 8h 30m · from $222

Spend a full day cycling through St-Emilion by electric bike with a small group of up to eight. Visit two châteaux, including a Great Classified Growth estate, taste 5 or 6 wines, eat lunch at a château, and explore the UNESCO-listed village with guides such as Melanie, Vicky, Rémy, or Dorian.

“We had Susannah for our Guide. She was simply amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the area and the wine industry and had a wonderful sense of humour. She has a gift in relating to others and the group really enjoyed her enthusiasm and care. We truly enjoyed our experience and would recommend it definitely. Thank you Susannah for giving us a wonderful day in the Bordeaux winery area.”

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3.Bike tour and Tastings in the Vineyards of Burgundy

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Ride easy bike paths from Chenôve through Marsannay-la-Côte, Fixin, Brochon, and Gevrey-Chambertin. Your French or English-speaking guide, including guides such as Baptiste, sets a relaxed pace and pauses for Burgundy wine, cheese, and parsley ham.

“Un giro tra le vigne della Borgogna incantevole…. Passando per Antichi borghi ricchi di storia. Grazie alla nostra guida molto preparata e grazie per il piccolo aperitivo tra le vigne.”

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4.Through Alsace Vineyards and Wine Villages Private Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $132

Meet Glenn at Bicyclette Go! in Vœgtlinshoffen for a private two to three-hour ride through Alsace vineyards and wine villages. E-bikes, helmets, water, snacks, village stops, local stories, and a full winery tasting are included. The route suits adults with moderate fitness.

“we had an amazing time. the views while biking through the vineyards are incredible. our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly, he made the experience a 10 out 10!”

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5.Guided tour of the Chablis Vineyards by e-bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Join Greg, also known as Gregory or Gregoire, for a 15 to 20 km e-bike ride through Chablis. Learn about appellations and winemaking, tour a wine estate from vat room to cellar, and taste five to six wines.

“Wonderful experience, outdoors, able to unravel the plantations from views never seen. Beautiful landscapes, great photos. Great explanation of the guide on the terroir, the types of wines of the region...excellent tasting at the endAuto-translated”

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6.Ramatuelle: Tracks & Tasting Winery Tour by Mountain E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Join a French- or English-speaking guide for a three-hour e-bike ride from Kon Tiki near Ramatuelle. Follow coastal and forest tracks toward Saint-Tropez, pause at several private wineries, and taste regional rosé. The route suits riders comfortable with moderate physical activity.

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7.Small Group Guided E-Bike Tour in Nice’s Organic Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $108

Join Juan and a small group of up to 10 for a five-hour e-bike ride from central Nice to the organic vineyards of Bellet. You’ll tackle gentle hills, meet a family winemaker, taste estate wines, walk the historic vines, and picnic beneath a fig tree overlooking the sea.

“Fantastic tour with Juan, who was a great guide. The E-Bikes were easy to ride and made light work of the hilly roads up to the winery. We really enjoyed the wine tasting and learning about the small scale organic nature of the vineyard with the owner. The wines were excellent. The views from the winery were breathtaking on our visit. Thanks for an unforgettable experience during our stay in Nice.”

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8.Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $377

Ride from Chinon to Saumur with wine guide Yohan and support driver Jacky. You’ll follow Loire and Vienne river paths, visit Candes-Saint-Martin, Montsoreau and troglodyte villages, taste Saumur wines, enjoy a local picnic, and finish underground at Bouvet Ladubay.

“Perfect day! Our two guides were amazing and saw to every detail of the day. We left Chinon at about 10:30 and after a leisurely bike ride, we arrived in Saumur around 5:30 pm. We enjoyed a lovely lunch by the Loire River, visited 2 wineries and much more! We enjoyed our guides so much we are already planning another excursion with them.”

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9.Half-day Guided E-Bike Ride to Discover The Cognac Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Join Jean-Luc for a relaxed 25 km e-bike ride from Saint-Preuil through Bouteville, Segonzac, and the Cognac vineyard. You’ll visit a family estate, meet local producers, learn how French history shaped cognac, and taste cognac and Pineau des Charentes. The small group is limited to six.

“Really nice ride around the area. Visiting and tasting balsamic vinegar as well as cognac farms. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide Jean-Luc. Perfect English explanations… The cycling part is doable for all ages that fit an adult bike and is done at a very relaxed pace.”

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10.Guided week Bike Tour in France, Burgundy wine region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $2,101

Spend five days cycling from Dijon through Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, Beaune, and Burgundy’s famous wine villages. You’ll ride canal paths and vineyard lanes, taste local wines, stay in 3-star and 4-star hotels, and have a guide, support van, mechanic, meals, and luggage transfers included.

“Bourgogne Evasion for bike rentals - Absolutely 5-star-plus service and bikes. We booked months ahead for two bikes for four days. We arrived in the middle of a holiday weekend. The place was swamped with avid cyclists, but the staff were handling it all with great efficienRead more”

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11.Picnic in the middle of a vineyard by e-bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $51Best value

Start in Vaison-la-Romaine, choose an e-bike route through Provence’s vineyards and villages, and follow it on your phone. You’ll stop for a one-hour picnic, with a sandwich or pizza and dessert, before returning to 160 Rue René Cassin. This is self-guided, not led by a person.

“Super activité, malgré la chaleur! Belle organisation, vélos super efficaces et pique-nique délicieux.”

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