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