Avy Spring Walk is a guided electric bike ride in and around Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It takes visitors out of the city to the source of the Avy, a short outing that suits anyone who would rather see the surroundings from the saddle than from a car or a bus.
What the ride involves
The tour lasts between three and three and a half hours, with breaks included in that time, so there is no need to plan a separate stop along the way. Each rider is given an electric bike and a helmet, and a detailed itinerary is provided, which helps when you want to know where you are heading and why. The electric assist makes the route manageable for people who are not regular cyclists, though a basic comfort on two wheels will still make the outing more enjoyable.
Who it suits
- Visitors who want an active half-day outside the city centre
- Cyclists who prefer a guided route to working out their own
- Those who would like a natural spring as the destination of an outing
- Travellers planning a morning or afternoon that fits around other plans
The price is 59 EUR per person for a single booking, and it covers the bike, the helmet and the itinerary. Because the tour is guided, the ride is shaped around its route rather than around your own pace alone, so it is worth arriving ready for a steady ride with several stops.
Montpellier itself is a convenient base for the experience, as the tour starts from the city and returns there. Booking a ride like this makes a practical addition to a stay in the city, giving you a different view of the countryside around it.
