Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a 17th-century château about 50 km south of Paris, makes for a great long loop. It's worth visiting on its...

Mini Meudon is a great alternative to the classic Marne loop when you’re short on time or just in the mood for a quick ride. This 34 km loop takes less than an hour and a half and offers a refreshing escape from the city—even if only briefly. The route starts by heading out of Paris just like any ride toward Chevreuse or Bièvres, following the quai and climbing up through Clamart. But instead of continuing on, you take a right at the top of the Clamart climb and loop through

Mountainous Marne is a fun twist on the classic Marne loop—perfect when you're craving a bit more vert without committing to a longer day...

Chantilly—most notable for its cream, château, and horses—is also a fantastic cycling destination. While Chantilly is less than 50 km...

If you haven’t been to Chartres, it’s a fantastic destination for a cycling trip—whether you're riding there, back, or both! The...

If you're short on time and looking for a refreshing route that changes things up, this loop is a great option. Many of my rides leave...

Northern routes out of Paris are less common for me, as I often find getting in and out of the city a bit of a hassle. When I do head in...

Not every ride needs to be an epic adventure—sometimes, you just need an hour or two on the bike. This route is a perfect midweek outing...

Meaux is a city located on the Marne River, about 40 km east-northeast of Paris. While it might not be on your travel list otherwise,...

Fontainebleau is a fantastic destination for a ride from Paris. I’ve shared a few different routes on the blog before, including both...

100k up, down, and around the Chevreuse Valley, this route features climbs on both sides of the valley and, of course, my favorite climb, 17 Turns. Heading out of Paris, you follow the left bank quais, avoiding the tunnel. This is a standard route out through Clamart and Meudon. The only change is when you get to Igny, there is a better cut-through to the EDF campus. This is now my new normal, but many previous routes had an alternative slightly west. After you drop down into

This solid 79km route is a modified version of the Fairytale Route I have featured before but trims it down a bit for when you're looking for something under 100k. It takes you west, a bit south of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, through the fields and then loops back to Versailles for a classic finish. Heading out from Le Peloton Cafe, you make your way to Bois de Boulogne. I quite like this route where you take the left bank until Pont Alma and then cut over the Bois through Trocadé

La Roche-Guyon is a charming village located northeast of Paris on the banks of the Seine. Although small and not as well-known as other...

This week's route is a flat one, but it keeps things interesting with a bit of mixed surfaces in the spirit of a spring classic. There's...

Provins is a charming city about 100 km from the center of Paris, known for its well-preserved medieval fortifications and buildings. It...

Now that it's 2025, I'm challenging myself to post one route every single week this year. They will be posted here with a short...

The Bievres loop takes a direct route through the 15th arr. of Paris into the nearby forests. This route is designed for efficiency but then maximizes "forest time", as we like to say. After climbing up Clamart you pass through Meudon forest before descending into Bievres. You make your way across the valley on the upper road before reaching Jouy and climbing back out of the valley. On your way back to Paris you again go through Meudon for one last scenic climb before headin

If I am doing 100km+ this is the first route that comes to mind. It features my favorite road in the region, which is very secluded with rolling hills and beautiful forest all around. The route is similar to a Chevreuse > 17 turn route, but it has the addition of going by Vaux de Cernay. I have not been or stayed at the hotel Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, but it looks amazing from what I have seen online. Regardless, the road it is on is the main attraction for me. I love the va

If you have less than 2hrs, a Marne loop is the best option. For being in the city area the whole time, it is a surprisingly nice route, especially on Sundays when there are no cars allowed. The route follows the Seine until it meets the Marne river where you follow the quiet street around the river bend. At the halfway point you cut across the river and up a climb just to spice things up a bit before dropping back down and finishing off the loop. The route takes you around 1

17 turns is one of my favorite climbs in the region. It is not particularly difficult, but the winding road and forest surroundings are beautiful. This route takes a fairly direct path in and out to keep the distance down but also gives alternative to some of the other routes. Take note that this route goes through the tunnel just past point Mirabeu, a section I have been avoiding recently due to it being busy, but it's the most efficient way when you are going up Sevres. GPX