Some of the prettiest parts of Europe are best accessed by bike path.
That’s not to mention the social aspects of riding in a group on a cycling holiday, the fitness benefits, calorie expenditure and the chance to explore hundreds of miles of a countryside in just a few days.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist yearning for legendary climbs or a leisure rider seeking scenic escapes and delicious post-ride meals with local wine, there are plenty of companies offering cycling holidays in Europe so you can find a trip for all paces and interests.
Some holidays are done exclusively on e-bikes, so that you don’t need to break a sweat if you’d rather save your energy for the post-ride socialising.
Here is a selection of routes across the continent, from the iconic climbs of the French Alps to the gentle rolling hills of Tuscany and the flat paths next to the crystal-clear lakes near Salzburg in Austria. A couple of the routes start and finish in the UK, promising to show you parts of the country that you might not have experienced before.
Best cycling holidays in Europe
Experience scenic Tuscany
Starting on the beach in Cattolica on the Adriatic, Sportive Break’s four-night coast to coast tour rides into the heart of Emilia Romagna, taking in some of the climbs of the Nove Colli before heading to Tuscany with some gravel roads, rolling hills and sleepy hilltop villages. It finishes on the Tuscan coast before sunset on the final day.
Led by expert guides and a support vehicle that will carry all your lugggage, you’ll be shown all of the best places so that you never need to read a map or feel weighed down by clothes and gear. Cyclists tend to ride together on the flats and go at their own pace on the climbs. Afternoons are spent relaxing with a couple of beers and some local food.
Prices from £699 for four nights including accommodation, airport transfers, cycle hire, guided rides and daily luggage transport. Starting 1 September 2024. Sportivebreaks.com
Experience thigh-burning climbs
Mount Ventoux is widely regarded as one of the toughest climbs in the Tour De France. Its slopes have featured as a battleground for legends like Tom Simpson, Lance Armstrong and…
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