Active Tourism: Natural Encounters

Cycling Tourism: Two-Wheeled Discovery

France leads global cycling tourism with diverse products:

Tour de France Experiences

• Following stages with support vehicles
• Riding famous climbs before pros
• VIP access to team areas
• Amateur races on professional routes

Leisure Cycling Products

• Loire à Vélo: 800 km of marked routes
• ViaRhôna: Following the Rhône River
• Electric bike tours: Opening cycling to all fitness levels
• Vineyard cycling: Combining wine and wheels

Tour operator statistics reveal growth: "Five years ago, we had 50 bikes. Now we have 500 and they're booked solid April through October. E-bikes changed everything—suddenly everyone can climb Mont Ventoux."

Mountain Experiences: Beyond Skiing

Alpine resorts diversify beyond winter:

Summer Mountain Products

• Via ferrata (assisted climbing routes)
• Paragliding tandem flights
• Mountain yoga retreats
• Glacier walking experiences
• Wildlife photography workshops

Multi-Activity Packages

Resorts bundle experiences:

• Morning hike + afternoon spa
• Mountain biking + cheese tasting
• Rock climbing + astronomy evening
• Canyoning + local cuisine discovery

Water Tourism: Liquid Adventures

France's coastlines and waterways offer diverse products:

Coastal Experiences

• Sailing schools: 1,000+ locations
• Surfing camps: Atlantic coast focus
• Sea kayaking: Exploring hidden coves
• Thalassotherapy: 50 centers nationwide

River Tourism

• Canal boat rentals: No license required
• River cruising: 450,000 annual passengers
• Stand-up paddleboarding: Urban rivers
• Fishing tourism: Guide services growing