# French outdoor and niche tourism promotion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-outdoor-and-niche-tourism-promotion
> Updated: 2026-10-05T10:31:30.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

France is implementing various initiatives to promote outdoor and niche tourism. In September 2026, the release of the ‘Randos Vin en France’ guide introduced approximately 50 itineraries connecting hiking paths with wine regions, including both established and emerging viticultural areas.

Following this, in October 2026, the French government announced the first 30 territories to receive the ‘Destinations France à vélo’ label. This initiative, a partnership involving the Direction générale des Entreprises, aims to promote cycling destinations such as Épinal Agglomération to national and European audiences. The cycling tourism sector has become a major economic driver, generating roughly 5 billion euros annually.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: France awards cycling labels to 30 territories to boost tourism

France has awarded the ‘Destinations France à vélo’ label to 30 territories, including Épinal, to boost a cycling tourism sector that generates 5 billion euros annually and supports 33,800 jobs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-awards-cycling-labels-to-30-territories-to-boost-tourism

### 2026-09-14: France releases new hiking and wine tourism guide

A new book, ‘Randos Vin en France’, offers 50 hiking itineraries across France that combine outdoor exploration with visits to diverse wine regions and vineyards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-releases-new-hiking-and-wine-tourism-guide

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