CycleSummit 2022
October 8-11th, 2022 Chambéry
FULLY BOOKED

2022: Auvergne-Rhone-Alps

CycleSummit 2022 is fully booked

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French Alps, Rhone valley, Auvergne volcanoes… Yes, they are all part of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, and probably sound like a great mix of Tour de France dreamy passes, world-best gastronomy and unique outdoor activities. If Lyon, as the capital of the region, attracts all gastronomy fans, the entire Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes area is actually a unique outdoor playground especially for cycling fans.

Each year, cyclists come from all around the world to ride in the tire treads of the Tour de France and climb the mountain passes. The pleasure of cycling can be savoured all throughout the region, whether around the lakes, along the rivers or on the plateaus. Mountain biking enthusiasts can also live their passion here. As for hiking, our region is criss-crossed by a dense network of marked paths and major routes to discover on foot, by bike or on an electric mountain bike.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourism is proud to host THE largest European bicycle touring trade show, CycleSummit, in October 2022! This major business meeting for bicycle travel professionals will bring together over 80 national and international tour operators, representing 25 different nationalities, to exchange, share and market. 

„Recognized worldwide, thanks to our mythical mountain passes and stages of the Tour de France, our Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is also appreciated for its 70 FFC-labeled sites, 16 cycle routes and 2 480 kms of marked and secure itineraries, such as the ViaRhôna, the new Via Allier, the V70 or the Dolce Via. We are proud to welcome the CycleSummit, this great world meeting of bicycle travel professionals, in our region. It will also be an opportunity for us to reaffirm to the 80 specialized tour operators our ambitious policy on the subject, both in terms of development and promotion of this extremely dynamic sector. I look forward to seeing you in October in Chambéry.”

Fabrice Pannekoucke – President of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme.

What you can expect

About the CycleSummit

Since 2009, once a year international tour operators (buyer and seller) get together to meet, network, start new cooperations and businesses and share ideas and products.

Who attends?

90% of the participants are cycling tour operators, the majority is not only organizing tours but also interesting in buying new tours from others. 

The CycleSummit is also a place for regions to present their cycling products and all kind of cycling experts.

Can I only attend to one of the workshop days?

The framing program contains a lot of social activities that support networking and getting to know each other. If you miss this part the 1:1 meetings on Monday/Tuesday are by far less effective for you but also for the others. We do not give any discounts if you’re missing the weekend activities and highly recommend to join for the full program.

Is there a deadline?

No. Of course the tables can be fully booked, the pre-reserved hotel rooms could be sold-out and our conference catalog could be printed already but that won’t keep us from welcoming you to the CycleSummit even on short notice.

How is it organized?

Every participant gets a table where the 1:1 meetings take place. These meetings are not scheduled so there’s plenty of time and no rush as we know it from big trade fairs. We’re doing slow-dating, no speed-dating. 

For the preparation of the meetings a detailed conference catalog will be sent out prior to the event, a print version will be handed-out at the event. Here you find all contact details and descriptions of the participants.

How many participants are expected?

For the 2022 edition in Chambéry we expect a minimum of 80 participants representing around 60 tour operators coming from over 25 countries, mainly from central Europe but also from North America and Asia. The list of participants can be found below and is updated regularly. Most sign-ups occur in August-September.

Program

  • An excursion with all participants on Sunday the 9th of October in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alps Region
  • CycleSummit conference / marketplace with 1:1 meetings on Monday and Tuesday, October 10-11. 2022.
  • Different Fam-trips
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Participants 2022

All Albania Austria Canada Czech Republic Denmark Estonia France Germany Ireland Italy Lithuania Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA
Eurofun Touristik
Véloroute des Bleuets
AVE
Europe Bike Tours
Danish Biking
Annecy Mountains
La Bicyclette Verte
Cyclomundo
Safran Tours
Frankfurt Biketour
Kootstra
Radweg-Reisen
West Ireland Cycling
Cyclando
Cycle Europe
Salento Bici Tours
Slow Active Tours
Baltic Bike Travel
Boat Bike Tours
Travelydays
Nature Travel
Megasport
Top Biketours Portugal
Vinitur
Cumbres Travel
Eurotrek
Summer Feet Cycling
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