Mountain biking in France

The cycling nation!

Probably no other nation has such a dedicated cycling community. From road to downhill biking, the french riders compete in the highest levels. The possibilities for mountain biking in France are on an equally high level! From the highest peaks of the Alps to the Provence at the Mediterranean Sea, the Pyrenees at the Spanish boarder, or lower range mountains like the Massiv Central or the Vosges mountains. Find great trails of all kinds, and a crazy bike scene in France.

Sospel

Shuttle paradise in the back country of the Côte d'Azur

The sleepy city of Sospel, with a French/Italian charm, offers great mountain biking. A trail network developed by Ash Smith, the man behind the Trans Provence, is easily accessible by shuttle."