Family Cycling Holidays in Europe

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This circular family cycling holiday in France starts and finishes in Tours and meanders through the Cher, Indre and Loire valleys taking in an array of the many castles, manor houses and dreamy residences. The route has been designed with families in mind and what better way to explore this fascinating and beautiful area with your family, than by bike? You'll be cycling along seldom-used country trails and side roads on largely flat terrain. If you fancy less time in the saddle, you can often hop on the train to get to ...

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Explore Lake Constance on this self-guided family cycling holiday designed for those looking to ride at a leisurely pace. This is a cycling classic taking in three countries in the heart of Europe; Austria, Switzerland & Germany - each of which add their own special mark to this idyllic region. Lake Constance enjoys a mild climate and plenty of sunshine making it a great summer cycling destination. You'll be following the sandy shores of the lake and winding through the many vineyards and orchards that stretch down to th...

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A fun filled and exciting self-guided family cycling holiday in France, in an area that's brimming with fun things to do with the kids, including sleeping in a tree house or gypsy caravan, visiting animal parks, swinging through the trees in an adventure park, watching castles being built and swimming in lakes! Your tour is based in Puisaye and is three centre based. The first couple of nights see you staying in an ecopark up in the trees, or in a caravan. Your breakfast is bought to your door and there is a real sense o...

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A gently-paced family cycling holiday in Norway, through the majestic Lofoten Islands. The endless days and magical light around the time of the midnight sun provide the setting for this easy-going tour. This narrow chain of islands crams in more mountains per square mile than any other part of Norway. Jagged peaks sweep down to the sea leaving a narrow brim of coastal road with breath-taking views amid charming fishing villages simply perfect for cycling. With daytime melting into night time, there are also lots of oppo...

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A beautiful self-guided family cycling holiday in Austria that takes you along the foothills of the Alps. The soft countryside around Salzburg provided the inspiration for the classic film The Sound of Music, and what could be more enjoyable than biking along the shoreline paths of clear lakes in such wonderfully unspoilt countryside? This holiday allows you to explore the region of Salzkammergut and the Trumer Lakes as you and your family cycle through emerald green pastures and mighty forests, with the dramatic backdrop o...

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A gently-paced, self-guided, family cycling holiday in Germany exploring the lakes of Bavaria. Enjoy your time cycling through tranquil, secluded valleys and lush alpine scenery with the ever-present dramatic backdrop of the Karwendel massif. Suitable for families with older children, with only a few short climbs where you can walk if you wish. On a combination of cycle paths and quiet roads you meander along lake shores and through valleys with unspoilt natural beauty. Cycling through various ancient, picturesque Bavari...

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If you are looking for a fun-filled, family cycling holiday in Spain, then we've got a treat in store for you. This exciting trip is set on the stunning shores of Andalucia's Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) and is tailored to meet the needs of active families. Each day there will be a choice of biking routes varying in length, from a short 11 mile ride up to around 31 miles. Some rides offer a shorter route back to the hotel, with those that wish to bike a little longer being able to take advantage of the extra riding o...

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Sardinia's south-west corner - a picture book of natural wealth: expanses of vineyards and olive groves, oak wooded valleys with unique archaeological remains, high rugged cliffs dotted with Spanish watchtowers, splendid beaches and secluded coves with a background beauty of outstanding colours, perfumes and crystal clear emerald seas. Combined with the prevailing scent of Mediterranean herbs, this is a true journey of the senses! Whether cresting a hill or rounding a bend, each twist and turn of these lesser-visited roa...

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This family cycling holiday in Austria, following the Danube, has been designed specifically with families in mind. It offers short daily distances, due in part to scheduled boat rides along the route. The hotels you stay in are family friendly, many with pools, and overnight stops are in towns where kids will have lots to do. In addition to castles, medieval towns and beautiful scenery along the way, the tour also passes by many attractions and activities that kids will love including a fairy-tale ride on the grotto railway...

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A mellow, laid-back family cycling holiday in France, suitable for all the family. The Dordogne is an area with a justifiable reputation as one of Europe's most beautiful valleys - on this trip you'll discover great castles, fortified towns and lovely villages. Your circular cycling holiday starts and finishes in the beautiful medieval town of Souillac. Amongst the highlights are the castles of la Treyne and Belcastel and a chance to visit the famous Grottes de Lacave and the Grottes of Presque. You will also have two ov...

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This gentle family cycling holiday in France starts in La Rochelle, a one thousand year old white washed city, and follows the dramatic Atlantic Coast south to the coastal resort of Royan. Highlights along the way include a ride to Baie de l'Aiguillon, a visit to the affluent island of Ile de Ré and the chance to sunbathe and chill out on the beautiful beaches of Royan. The long expanses of white beaches here have been well looked after and have kept their charm; the coastline is characterised by pretty port town...

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The Asturian coast of the 'Costa Cantabrica' is one of Spain's best-kept secrets. While the rest of Spain is being baked in the sweltering summer heat, this north Atlantic coastline known as the 'Costa Verde' has the perfect climate for an active family holiday. Think Great British summers with water warm enough to have a good swim in, pristine fine-sand beaches, deserted coves, cliffs and rock pools full of interesting sea creatures for the kids to explore, backed by Europe's only true maritime mountain range, the majestic...

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A wonderful self-guided holiday, taking you from the southern shores of Lake Garda to the charming city of Venice. Full to the brim with great riding, you'll be able to check off some wonderful areas of Italy as you ride, including Sirmione, Verona, Padova, Venice and Chioggia. This is your chance to enjoy a fantastic cycling holiday, giving you an insight into the natural wonders of northern Italy. This trip has been set up to give you the chance to visit the hidden Renaissance gems of the "Belpaese". The first few day...

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Following the Danube, your trip starts in the world's city of charm, Vienna. One of Europe's most classic and picturesque cities, it's the perfect spot to spend a few hours exploring and discovering the capital's sights! In the morning your trip really begins and you'll find yourself cycling along mostly flat pastures down cycle paths and country roads. Upon reaching Bratislava, you will be able to get some shopping done in the scenic old part of town. Souvenirs packed up, and transferred with your luggage, your journey...

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This self-guided family cycling extravaganza takes you from the volcanoes of the Spanish Garrotxa Natural Park to the beautiful Costa Brava. Following part of the old Narrow-Gauge Railway Route, plenty of the route is on relaxing, traffic-free cycle paths with tons of interesting stops along the way. La Garrotxa Volcanic Area Nature Reserve is a great place to cycle, surrounded by lush greenery and breath-taking views. Combined with medieval cities and Spanish hospitality, this trip is the perfect adventure for your summer h...

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A cycling holiday in Italy designed for families who are looking for a week of gentle cycling and fun activities for the children. You'll have time to enjoy the fantastic lake side location, the hotel swimming pools and of course, delicious Italian food & icecream! You will begin your ride south of the lake, at Peschiera. It's an ideal location to explore the lake and surrounding rolling hills through quiet country lanes and picturesque vineyards, stopping to visit Castellaro Lagusello and Sigurtà Garden Park. Vie...

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Following the ancient route of La Via Claudia from Lake Resia, on the Austrian border, to the northern shores of Lake Garda, this self-guided cycling holiday has been designed specifically with families in mind. Covering both the emblematic and the lesser visited, this trip offers the perfect balance of stunning views, tasty treats and family fun! Whilst the Via Claudia was originally used for the transportation of wine and olive oil from Spain, oysters from the Mediterranean and even spices from Asia, it now serves as the p...

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A beautiful self-guided family cycling holiday in Austria that takes you along rolling cycle paths with the backdrop of the Alps. The soft countryside around Salzburg provided the inspiration for the classic film The Sound of Music, and what could be more enjoyable than biking along the shoreline of clear lakes in such wonderfully unspoilt countryside. This holiday allows you to explore Austria's very own Lake District, with no less than 10 lakes pinned to its stunning landscape. What an opportunity for you and your family t...

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Our family cycling holiday in Umbria offers you the best of all worlds, both on and off the bike! The Valley of Umbria is the perfect setting for your cycling holiday and as the fertile valley, surrounded by green mountains covered with olive groves and vineyards, meets medieval towns and villages, you'll not be able to help but be amazed. Following cycle paths and gently undulating, mostly traffic-free country lanes, this holiday provides you with an unrivalled opportunity to discover the charming Green Heart of Italy. ...

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The Slovenian paradise of Lake Bled, known as a fairy tale destination, is the perfect location for our centre based family cycling holiday in Slovenia. Pedallin' along charming lakeside paths, through the valleys of the astonishing Julian Alps and around characterful towns, with plenty of time for activities by the lake, this cycling trip in Slovenia has something to suit everyone in your family – adventure, culture and plenty of laughs! Your base is the gorgeous town of Bled, a destination bursting with fun-fille...

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Join us in 2019 on our new centre-based family holiday in Austria. If packing and re-packing isn't your cup of tea, this holiday could be just the ticket! Staying the whole week in a lovely castle hotel set in peaceful Maishofen near Zell am See, you'll be able to meander your way along river valleys and below snow-covered peaks by day, and enjoy delicious regional cuisine at the hotel restaurant by night. Throughout the week you'll be riding predominantly on flat cycle paths, which allows you to explore the region aro...

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We're delighted to be bringing back this wonderful cycling destination in 2019! After taking a break for a couple of seasons, Denmark is now back in the range ready to entice you with its wild forests, lush meadows, beautiful coastlines and charming villages. Denmark is perfectly suited for a family cycling holiday, and with over 12,000 kms of sign-posted cycle routes throughout the country it's not hard to see why! The route itself is a relaxed affair allowing you to explore Copenhagen and East Zealand at your own pace....