Travel information France for motorcycle tours
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Season
Best time to travel in France
The Alps thrive in summer, Alsace, the Cévennes and Corsica ride better in spring and autumn.
Best season: May to September
| Jan | Feb | Mär | Apr | Mai | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Okt | Nov | Dez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan: Not rideable | Feb: Not rideable | Mär: Not rideable | Apr: Rideable, with limits | Mai: Best riding window | Jun: Best riding window | Jul: Best riding window | Aug: Rideable, with limits | Sep: Best riding window | Okt: Rideable, with limits | Nov: Not rideable | Dez: Not rideable |
- Best riding window
- Rideable, with limits
- Not rideable
Spring (Apr–Jun)
- Conditions
- Mild, Alpine and Pyrenean passes sometimes still closed
- Recommended for
- Alsace, Cévennes, Provence
Summer (Jul–Aug)
- Conditions
- All Alpine passes open, Corsica and the Cévennes hot
- Recommended for
- Southern French Alps, Pyrenees
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
- Conditions
- Steady riding conditions, less traffic
- Recommended for
- Corsica, Cévennes, Alsace
Winter (Nov–Mar)
- Conditions
- Alpine and Pyrenean passes closed
- Recommended for
- Barely suitable
| Season | Conditions | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Apr–Jun) | Mild, Alpine and Pyrenean passes sometimes still closed | Alsace, Cévennes, Provence |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) | All Alpine passes open, Corsica and the Cévennes hot | Southern French Alps, Pyrenees |
| Autumn (Sep–Oct) | Steady riding conditions, less traffic | Corsica, Cévennes, Alsace |
| Winter (Nov–Mar) | Alpine and Pyrenean passes closed | Barely suitable |
The Grande Route des Alpes and the Pyrenean passes are usually snow-free from June to September. Alsace, the Cévennes and Corsica are more pleasant to ride in spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October), when it is cooler and less touristy.
Motorcycle tours in France
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