Camping and Cycling Holidays in Europe

Camping and Cycling Holidays in Europe

Pitch up where the cycle paths begin: flat island loops, car-free greenways and plenty of ways to cool off afterwards. Our campsites across Europe make family cycling effortless.

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A camping holiday and a bicycle make a rather perfect couple. Park the car on arrival and the whole family sets its own pace: breakfast outside, a ride, a swim, a long lunch, repeat. Cycling suits every age, needs no car once you are on site and pairs beautifully with a pool or beach afternoon. Every campsite in this theme has cycling on its doorstep, and many go a step further with bike hire on site.

On the Atlantic islands the riding is wonderfully relaxed. At Flower Camping Les Ilates in Loix, a cycle path leads straight from the campsite to the salt marshes and the village, part of an island network of about 140 km, and bikes are for hire on site. Back at camp, a heated 20 m pool with three water slides and a paddling pool are waiting. On Oléron, Flower Camping Monplaisir hires out classic and electric-assist bikes and sets its heated 120 m² outdoor pool, paddling pool and pitches in a pine forest.

Prefer lakes and rivers? Lido Di Sesto Camping sits inside the Ticino Park on the banks of the Ticino, where Lake Maggiore ends. Bikes, boats, canoes and pedalos can be hired, there is a pool and a children's play area, and the Ticino cycle path starts at Sesto Calende, with a 21.7 km loop that takes about 1 h 24. Camping Taiga Lake Caspe pairs nature and cycling with an outdoor pool, a lake beach, a private lakefront with marina, fishing and water sports.

Whichever landscape you choose, the formula is the same: pedal in the morning, splash in the afternoon, and let our travel specialists match the campsite to your family. Little ones, teenagers and couples all find their own rhythm, and your own bikes can stay at home when the campsite hires them out.

Why choose these campsites?

Bikes On Site – Many campsites hire out bikes, so yours can stay at home

Gentle Family Routes – Island and river paths are gentle enough for little legs

Car-Free Cycling – Routes like the 90 km Dolce Via are car-free

Pool After The Ride – Heated pools, slides and paddling areas wait at many campsites

Cyclist-Friendly Labels – Accueil Vélo campsites offer bike shelters, repair kits and advice

Every Age Happy – Kids' clubs, toddler pools and teen clubs keep everyone smiling

Our top picks

Flower Camping L'Ile d'Offard

Flower Camping L'Ile d'Offard ›

Saumur, France

Loire à Vélo cycling hub with bike hire at reception, a bike room and a heated pool.

Flower Camping Les Ilates

Flower Camping Les Ilates ›

Loix, France

Cycle path from the campsite, bike hire on site and a heated pool with three slides.

Flower Camping Mas de Champel

Flower Camping Mas de Champel ›

Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux, France

On the 90 km Dolce Via, with the Accueil Vélo label, a heated 144 m² pool and a river beach.

Flower Camping Tamarins Plage

Flower Camping Tamarins Plage ›

Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré, France

Car-free pine forest quarter, bike hire on site and about 140 km of flat island cycle paths.

Flower Camping Monplaisir

Flower Camping Monplaisir ›

Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, France

Classic and electric-assist bikes, adult classic bikes from €12 a day, and a heated 120 m² pool.

Flower Camping Le Bel Air

Flower Camping Le Bel Air ›

La Flotte, France

Right beside the flat island cycle paths, with bike hire on site and a heated pool.

Homair

Camping Domaine des Naïades

Grimaud, France – Five-star resort with cycling, sports, family entertainment and an Olympic heated pool with slides.

Who is it for?

With young children

With young children

Little ones want short rides and splashy stops. Le Hameau des Genêts in Montlaur has a heated pool, covered swimming and a paddling pool, plus a pedestrian site with a mini-farm. Camping Paradis Domaine de Bellevue offers heated indoor pools with a slide, a mini-farm and free fishing. At Camping Lou Broustaricq, a 700 m² aquatic playground gives your smallest cyclists a big splash at the end of the day. Pack the swimwear and let the children decide the pace.

With teenagers

With teenagers

Teenagers love freedom, speed and a good social scene, and a day in the saddle earns them a proper reward. Camping Tikayan Les Cigales has free kids' and teen clubs and an Inca-themed water park. Camping Terme Catez adds a kids club and a teen disco, plus a thermal water park. Camping Senia Cala Gogo Internacional brings ten pools and nine slides, so every ride ends with a splash and a lot of bragging rights.

As a couple

As a couple

Couples can ride at their own tempo and then slow right down. Lido Di Sesto Camping sits in the Ticino Park, with bikes and boats for hire, with or without a licence. Flower Camping Le Bel Air offers two Nordic spas (paid) and a heated pool after a spin on the flat island paths. Camping Sandaya l'Etoile d'Argens has three heated pools, two jacuzzis and a Natura 2000 botanical park.

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What to look out for when choosing

  • Bike hire: check whether bikes are hired on site and whether electric-assist models are available, then tell us what your family needs.
  • Your route: choose coastal cycling at Camping Roseto Degli Abruzzi Easy Camping Village, island loops on Île de Ré or river paths along the Loire.
  • Toddler pool: Camping La Colline has an outdoor pool with a toddler pool, open from 1 May to 15 September.
  • Swimming in any weather: Camping Paradis Domaine de Bellevue has heated indoor pools with a slide, and Le Village du Suroît – Île de Ré (Eden Villages) promises guaranteed swimming.
  • Cyclist label: the Accueil Vélo label means a bike shelter, repair kit, advice and suitable catering.
  • Beach: Camping Bijela Uvala sits right on the Adriatic beachfront, while island campsites keep the sea a short, easy ride away.
  • Opening period: several campsites open from late March, ideal for spring rides, and pools generally open from May.

Our tip: match the landscape to your crew. For families with teenagers who love a little independence, we love Flower Camping Tamarins Plage. It has a car-free pine forest quarter, bike hire on site and about 140 km of flat island cycle paths accessible from the campsite, with Petit Sergent beach 300 m away. For sporty families who want plenty to do without leaving the grounds, our tip is Homair - Camping Domaine des Naïades, a five-star resort that combines cycling, sports and family entertainment with an Olympic heated pool and slides. And if your family loves a lake as much as a bike, we adore Camping Taiga Lake Caspe: outdoor pool, lake beach, private lakefront, marina, fishing and water sports, all wrapped in nature. One more thing from experience: mention bike hire when you book, so your first ride can start on the day you arrive.

— Our specialist

Frequently asked questions

Which campsites offer bike hire for a camping and cycling holiday?

Many of our campsites do. Flower Camping L'Ile d'Offard hires out bikes at reception, has a bike room and holds the Accueil Vélo label, with the Loire à Vélo route right at hand. You can arrive without bikes and still be riding the same day.

Is a camping holiday with cycling suitable for young children?

Yes, as long as you choose flat or traffic-free routes. Flower Camping Mas de Champel sits at the entrance of the Dolce Via, a car-free 90 km route on a former railway line, and has a heated toddler pool of 36 m² for ages 1–3, so little riders get a splash after every ride.

Can I combine cycling with a beach on a camping holiday?

Absolutely. Camping Roseto Degli Abruzzi Easy Camping Village combines coastal cycling with an Adriatic beach, a large swimming pool and a children's pool, plus family entertainment on site. Island campsites on Île de Ré and Oléron work well too, with the beach a short, easy ride from your pitch.

Do I need to bring my own bikes for a cycling camping holiday?

Not necessarily. Many of our campsites hire out bikes on site, and some also have electric-assist models, so you can travel light. If you do bring your own, look for a campsite with a bike shelter or bike room, and ask us to help you choose.

How long does a family cycle loop take on a camping holiday?

That depends on the route and your stops. A 21.7 km loop along the Ticino from our Lake Maggiore campsite takes about 1 h 24 of riding, so with a picnic and a swim you can plan a relaxed half day. Island routes are flat and easy to shorten.

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