Road Cycling Tours in Europe

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Adapted for 2020 we are bringing you our amazing road cycling holiday in the Italian Alps with more manageable but equally satisfying days in the saddle and more time to explore and enjoy the stunning mountain scenery. The roads which wind their way through these beautiful mountains have been enticing road cyclists for generations. The innumerable challenging climbs and mind-blowing descents are a perfect arena for a week of riding and with this revised itinerary we showcase the best of the best. Combining the class...

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Our most challenging Italian road cycling tour takes us through the Italian Alps and into the mighty Dolomites. Huge castles, vineyards and dramatic mountain peaks mark the far north of Italy as a genuinely special riding destination. It's a dramatic setting with the high Alps of Austria to the north and the Swiss Alps to the east - it is here that the Giro d'Italia showcases some of the most challenging and thrilling mountain riding in the world of professional cycling. Our tour takes in the most spectacular of these mo...

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For decades the Dolomiti of northern Italy have been the setting for some of the most epic and thrilling riding in the world of professional cycling and without a doubt they are one of the most dramatic mountain ranges in Europe. Ladled with spectacular scenery, beautiful roads and, of course, legendary climbs of the Giro d'Italia, this completely revised itinerary serves as the perfect introduction to this beautiful region. With shorter daily distances and a more relaxed itinerary than some of our other Italian mountai...

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The Pyrenees, Europe's second largest mountain range, provide the background for this fantastic road cycling adventure. Our new, extended itinerary has been redesigned to offer a more accessible and slightly less challenging opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Spanish Pyrenees. This trailblazing trip is varied and multifaceted and ventures onto roads rarely travelled by cyclists. From the crashing Atlantic Ocean to the calm azure of the Mediterranean our journey takes us through the whole of the Spanish 'Pireneos' and...

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Spain, España, doesn't need much of an introduction. We all know something about this country which takes up the lions share of the Iberian Peninsular. Most of us know about the great weather, the best in Europe even, and you probably know something about Spanish culture, flamenco, bull fighting and the infectious fun-loving attitude of the locals. You may have tasted tapas, manchego cheese and spicy chorizo and you may have followed your heroes on the Vuelta a España. We may know that Andalucia is in the swelt...

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Most of us know about Spain's great weather and you probably something about Spanish culture, flamenco, bull fighting and the infectious fun loving attitude of the locals. You may have tasted tapas, manchego cheese and spicy chorizo. But how well do we really know it? Many know the north and south are mountainous and think the middle is one huge plain! Think again, this journey heads through an untold number of sierras, the most significant being the Cordillera Cantabrica, the spectacular Sierras de Guadarrama and Gredos...

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This Sierra Nevada and Granada cycling tour is one of our most popular road cycling vacations in Spain and it's easy to see why! It is a challenging ride for sure but we do get to explore Andalucia, Spain's most diverse and culturally exotic region. Moorish architecture, flamenco clubs, tapas bars and golden beaches have been seducing travelers for many years and we're going to find out why on our bikes. A great swathe of the south eastern quarter of the region is dominated by the imposing mountain range of the Sierra Ne...

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This exciting new trip from our Spanish team offers a multi faceted journey across Northern Spain. Travelling along the beautiful and dramatic Atlantic coastline and staying in traditional fishing villages with seafood to die for, we pass through the foothills of the Picos de Europa national park, where its serrated peaks reveal themselves without us having to go over them. It takes in the great cities of Oviedo, Lugo and Santiago; each with unique charm and history. The wild Cordillera Cantabrica mountains with anci...

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Ronda is a beautiful city, famous for its three historic bridges, steeped in history and generally regarded as the birthplace of modern bullfighting. It's difficult to think of anywhere more Spanish and it's difficult to think of anywhere more ideally situated for a center based week of riding the Spanish terrain. Ronda is a Spanish gem, surrounded by stunning mountain ranges. It boasts a wealth of fantastic loop rides which meander through chestnut clad hillsides and dotted with ancient white villages which lead us to s...

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Abruzzo, tucked away between Lazio and Umbria, is one of Italy's most hidden gems. The region will captivate, not only lovers of anything Italian, but also any serious cyclist looking for something a little bit different. With its four National Parks, high mountain passes, deep gorges and medieval villages it really does have all the ingredients for a perfect road cycling trip. The adventure starts relatively gently as we spend time riding through the terraced vineyards and olive groves on the lower slopes of the Gran Sa...

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Bilbao to Barcelona is an adventure of contrasts that will take you from the crashing Atlantic to the calm waters of the Mediterranean, from the iconic monuments of Gehry's Guggenheim to Gaudi's outrageous Sagrada Familia, from cider country to cava land, connecting with a cycling journey, two fiercely proud provinces of Pais Vasco and Catalonia. Between these two great cities the route also journeys through Navarra and Aragon taking in the Pre Pyrenees, the fantastic Navarrese and the Somontano wine regions, the serenit...

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A superb road cycling holiday in Italy which explores its Northern Lake District, an area synonymous with cycling history. The Giro d'Italia almost always visits this region and, perhaps even more famously, it is the setting for the Tour of Lombardy, or 'the race of the falling leaves', the autumnal one day classic which, each year, marks the end of the pro-cycling calendar. Focusing on the lakes and the alpine foothills, or 'pre-alpi', our own Tour of Lombardia has been designed to appeal to discerning cyclists who like...

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Riding in the unspoilt region of Spain, this journey takes you through the most stunning mountain range in western Andalucia. During the tour you'll find yourself cycling along quiet country roads and lanes which will lead you past limestone peaks and cork oak clad sierras, linking the traditional pueblos blancos (white villages) that this region of Spain is famous for. This is a moderately paced road cycling tour exploring exquisite countryside, Moorish history and fantastic food with lashings of Andaluz character. This...

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A guided road cycling holiday exploring the Puglian region of Italy, located in the southeast of what is commonly known as the Heel of Italy's Boot, and also its best kept secret! This interesting and eclectic region is steeped in history and has been governed by the Greeks, Romans and Spaniards over the centuries, each leaving their own distinctive mark, from local dialects and flavoursome cuisines to unique architecture. Our Puglia cycling route starts in the very southern tip, at Santa Maria di Leuca. From here...

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What better location to start your cycling journey through Italy than the magical Cinque Terre - this stunning region famed for its dramatic landscape and villages perched on the side of the coastal cliffs. A true taster of what is to come; stunning scenery and full immersion into Italian culture. It's not long though before it's time to say farewell to the Tyrrhenian Sea to head south west towards the southern end of the Tuscan Apennines, famous for the Carrara marble. Riding through nature reserves and small Italian villag...

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An easy paced road cycling holiday in Italy that explores one of the country's premier cycling destinations - Tuscany. The word itself is evocative, conjuring images of classic Italian landscapes, rolling hills, cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. The region also offers superb cycling and is an international training ground, attracting riders from all over the world. We spend our first evening in the charming medieval town of Casciana Terme, a spa town retreat scattered with great restaurants. The following mor...

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A journey of three regions, connected by wine growing, but uniquely different in terms of their history, architecture, food and indeed their wine. Alsace has had a varied, often troubled, history. Its German heritage is clear in the village names, regional dishes and architecture. We begin in the vineyards before heading into the foothills of the Vosges, where lush green hillsides and pockets of woodland have an almost alpine appearance, but in miniature. We take in the two most challenging and iconic climbs of this gent...

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The Dordogne region of southwest France has been attracting visitors for years and on this trip we offer the widest variety of rural French riding possible in a week long getaway! As well as cycling past classic Dordogne vineyards and over rolling green hills, this trip also takes us toward the Massif Centrale and visits the Auvergne, one of France's most deeply rural and undiscovered regions. The Dordogne area, famous for its gentle rolling hills and medieval fortified towns, is a dramatic contrast with the more rugged...

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A beautiful road cycling tour in France, in one of the most popular and most visited regions, Provence. With its diverse landscape, ranging from snow-capped mountains, pancake flat lavender plains and a stunningly beautiful coastline it's not difficult to see why. All of this stunning scenery, combined with fantastic food, over 300 days a year of sunshine and an extremely agreeable climate make Provence an irresistible cycling vacation destination. Provence is home to some of the best road cycling in southern Europe. You...

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Skedaddle's 'Channel to Med' odyssey takes us from Brittany's St Malo shoreline and doesn't stop until we reach the glamourous and warm Mediterranean waters of Nice on the French Riviera. Our journey of more than 950 miles takes us through no fewer than 19 of France's regional départements as we ride into some of the country's most striking and dramatic landscapes, discovering the true heart of rural France. Passing through a patchwork of subtle and striking changes in terrain and landscape this is a route of two dis...

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Our journey of over 900 miles takes us through two of the world's most passionate cycling cultures; Belgium and France. As we ride we encounter a wide range of scenery from the infamous cobbled climbs of Belgium and the vineyards of Burgundy before the mountainous extinct volcanoes of the Auvergne and finally the gently meandering Dordogne river. We start our journey in the picturesque Market Square of Bruges, surrounded by cyclists, everyone in Bruges is riding a bike! From here we cross Flemish speaking Flanders, takin...

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The French Alps hold a special place in the hearts of most cyclists and for years our alpine tours have been amongst our most popular French road cycling vacations. This road cycling tour from Mont Ventoux to Alpe d'Huez combines a whole host of old favorites, including a pairing of two of the most iconic climbs in the sport of road cycling, along with a number of new challenges which really showcase the best the southern Alps have to offer. From Marseille we transfer to Bedoin, the most famous of the three Ventoux gatew...

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Our Trans Pyrenees coast-to-coast cycle Challenge has been one of our most popular road cycling tours ever since we started offering it, well over a decade ago. We updated this trip in 2015, and in its latest incarnation the tour is bigger and even better than it was before. In response to popular demand, our carefully researched route now takes in the entire mountain range. Starting on the shores of the Atlantic and finishing on the warm sands of the Mediterranean, cycling the Pyrenees presents a unique opportunity to c...

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This magnificent traverse of the French Alps begins in Thonon les Bains close to the Swiss border and ends 740km later by the shimmering shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This is a real challenge which takes in some of the highest mountain roads in Europe and is designed to appeal to experienced riders. The route takes us over 43 categorised cols, naturally including many made famous by the Tour de France. After arrival in Geneva we transfer to Thonon Les Bains, a picturesque spa town located on the southern shore of Lake...

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Your base is the picturesque medieval village of Chalabre, situated in the foothills of the stunning yet demanding Pyrenees, located a mere 45 minute drive from the historic city of Carcassonne, a fortified town that is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. You'll enjoy riding out on a daily basis from a pleasantly appointed 16th century French house, where we will take you out into the surrounding hills and mountains for a series of unforgettable training rides. The region is steeped in Cathar history with a netwo...

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Your base is the picturesque medieval village of Chalabre, situated in the foothills of the stunning yet demanding Pyrenees, located a mere 45 minute drive from the historic city of Carcassonne, a fortified town that is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. You'll enjoy riding out on a daily basis from a pleasantly appointed 16th century French house, where we will take you out into the surrounding hills and mountains for a series of unforgettable training rides. The region is steeped in Cathar history with a net...

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One of our most popular road cycling tours in France visits Corsica; known to the ancient Greeks as 'Kalliste' - the most beautiful - and referred to as 'The Beautiful Isle' by generations of travelers ever since, Corsica is one of the most diverse places in Europe. Our place to place vacation around the north of this Mediterranean gem takes in the very best of the many delights that this special island has to offer. Beginning and ending in the bustling historic city of Bastia on the eastern coast of the island, our tour...

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In conjunction with our long-established and very successful tour of Northern Corsica; (The Beautiful Isle), we bring you another road cycling holiday in France which covers the magnificent southern region of Corsica. Keen to assert their own identities, Corsica is divided into 'Haute-Corse' (upper Corsica) and 'Corse-du-Sud' (southern Corsica). The diversity of the landscape allows both of them to shine in their own right and both deserve a separate visit to make the most of them! This tour of the south is an absolute g...

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Due to popular demand we have put together the ultimate 3 week road bike tour - Italian Grand Traverse riding from South to North - and what better way to end than the magical Venice - this stunning city, criss crossed with a dense network of canals and home to some of Italy's finest architecture is a great finale to our journey across Italy. Starting in the 'heel of Italy', the most south-eastern point of Italy at St Maria di Leuca, we have planned our 'perfect' route up the length of Italy. We've fitted an incredible a...

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Come and discover this Spanish cycling gem and world-renowned wine region. La Rioja doesn't need much of an introduction… The deep red 'tinto' that has shaped the culture and land for centuries. Cycling around Rioja will make an indescribable impression on you; landscapes, heritage, culture, wine...Offering road cyclists the chance to discover the area's sights, both natural and cultural. It's no surprise that Rioja is a land where people live and breathe wine, boasting more than 500 wineries and fantastic cycling...

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Skedaddle have been running the St Malo to Nice trip since 2011 and it's proved to be incredibly popular. The only question that customers have raised with us is whether we could make it a little more relaxing by taking slightly longer to complete the distance. We've done exactly that. The same fantastic journey, but now with slightly lower distances each day to allow you to soak up the scenery along the way. Our journey through France takes us through the 'spiritual home of cycling'. The French love affair with the bike beg...

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Croatia's beautiful Dalmatian coast and its many islands are famous the world over for their outstanding natural beauty, picturesque seaside villages and numerous historically significant sites. Starting in the magnificent historic city of Split and ending in vibrant Dubrovnik, this brand new, gently-paced, island-hopping tour allows us to explore the best of both the mainland and some of the larger and more significant islands. We spend the first three nights of our adventure in Split, not far from the ancient centre a...

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This brand new tour exploring Slovenia's Julian Alps and the hills and coast of Croatia's beautifully unspoiled Istrian peninsula begins in the charming alpine town of Bled situated on the eastern shore of its namesake lake. Resembling Austria, the Julian Alps are renowned for their lush green pine forests and tree-lined passes and we'll spend the initial stages of our tour exploring these to the full. This is a region of remote farmsteads, churches perched on lofty hillsides and gushing alpine streams that can be hear...

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A coastal road cycling holiday winding down the Italian island of Sardinia. Famed as Italy's most exotic island, it is blessed with a fantastic network of well-surfaced and car-free roads and you'll be assured of some fantastic cycling! The island has a stunning coastline which we will explore throughout this cycling tour. Starting in the north of the island, our journey takes us along the high-rising coastal cliffs on the way to Bosa and through the lush cork oak forested Montiferru mountains. Moving south we head into ...

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Our coast to coast journey across Italy, from the Adriatic to the Tyrrhenian Sea has everything you could wish for; ever-changing landscapes, rolling hills, beautiful gorges and medieval hill-top towns. Passing through some of the country's most beautiful regions including Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany this trip provides seven full days in the saddle fuelled by mouth-watering regional Italian cuisine and fine wine. What's not to like We spend our first evening in Riccione, on the Adriatic coast, in the region of Emilia Romag...

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The Douro region is intrinsically linked to its wines. All these wines come from the terraces that surround the River Douro and its tributaries, where walls made of schist support the vineyards full of white and red grapes. As such, the landscape is not only molded and sculpted to the production of wine but also the pace of life of the Douro. If the winter is marked by the calm and quietness, which seems to be reflected in the bare vines, the transition from the summer to the autumn brings the bustle of the harvest with a fa...

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A superb road cycling holiday that explores the very best of the coast of Portugal. Starting near Porto the route follows the coastline to the south, starting on almost flat terrain, on a road squeezed in between the ocean and a natural lagoon. From here we continue through pine trees forests to reach Figueira da Foz and Nazaré. The ocean views are a constant in this tour, the deep blue of the ocean providing a huge contrast to the deep green of the forests. After the fishing village of Nazare the terrain changes ...