Self-Guided Cycling Tours in Europe

Bruges

Cruise the waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard a comfortable barge while cycling through flat countryside, historic cities and UNESCO landmarks. Eight days from Amsterdam to Bruges via Kinderdijk's iconic windmills, vibrant Antwerp, medieval Ghent and the North Sea coast.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Genoa

An 8-day self-guided cycling tour from Nice to Genoa covering 240 km along the French and Italian Riviera. Ride through coastal villages, Mediterranean scenery, and Ligurian harbours. From €1,399 per person with luggage transfer and GPS files.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Gradisca d'Isonzo

This journey on two wheels begins in Cividale del Friuli, a medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site that was the first Lombard duchy in Italy. From this base you will explore the enchanted Collio wine region, cross into Slovenia's beautiful Brda, and ride among castles, vineyards, and gentle hills. Midway through the tour you will move to Gradisca d'Isonzo, one of Italy's most beautiful villages, nestled within ancient walls. From there you will pedal to the Roman ruins of Aquileia and reach the Adriatic coast at Trieste. Half board with three-course dinners is included throughout.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Bayeux

A cycling weekend around Bayeux exploring the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy — from Omaha and Gold Beach to the bocage countryside. Three days of history, coastal cliffs, and quiet country lanes.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Pontorson (Mont St Michel)

A 7-day self-guided cycling tour from Rennes to Mont Saint-Michel covering 240 km through Brittany's countryside. Ride along quiet canal paths and medieval villages to France's most iconic island abbey. From €924 per person.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Bordeaux

Cycle along the Atlantic coast from La Rochelle to Bordeaux through Charente-Maritime and Gironde. Discover Île de Ré, oyster farms, Cognac vineyards, Vauban's Blaye citadel, and the legendary Margaux wine estates on this 284 km route blending coastline, estuary cliffs, and world-class gastronomy.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Calvi

The GT20 is Corsica's legendary cycling route — a grand traverse of the entire island from north to south along mountain passes, coastal roads and timeless villages. This northern chapter follows the GT20 from Bastia to Calvi, crossing the wild Cap Corse peninsula, the sun-baked Désert des Agriates and the enchanting hilltop villages of the Balagne region. Over five cycling stages, you will ride through landscapes that shift dramatically with every turn — from the rugged Genoese watchtowers and lobster ports of Cap Corse to the vineyard-clad hills of Patrimonio, the silent beauty of the Agriates interior and the medieval perched villages of Sant'Antonino and Pigna. The journey ends in Calvi, where a magnificent Genoese citadel rises above an azure bay backed by the snow-dusted peaks of Monte Cinto. With daily distances of 40–70 km and moderate climbing, this tour is ideal for confident cyclists seeking a deep immersion into northern Corsica's extraordinary diversity of landscapes, flavours and history.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Arcachon

Follow the award-winning Vélodyssée from La Rochelle to Arcachon along 295 km of France's Atlantic coast. Explore Île de Ré, Royan's belle-époque villas, the wild Médoc shoreline, and the oyster ports of the Arcachon Bay — all on dedicated cycle paths through pine forests, sand dunes, and seaside resorts.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Arrecife

An 8-day self-guided cycling tour in Lanzarote covering 355 km through volcanic landscapes and Atlantic coastline. Ride past black lava fields, golden beaches, and Timanfaya National Park. From €1,227 per person.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Vila Real de Santo António

Discover the wild southwest of Portugal on a self-guided cycling journey that begins on the Costa Vicentina and the Southwest Alentejo before finishing in the sun-warmed eastern Algarve. Rugged cliffs, hidden coves and quiet coastal roads set the rhythm of each day. You will ride from Atlantic headlands to the calm lagoons of the Ria Formosa, pausing at Cape St. Vincent, historic fortresses and the Fisherman's Museum along the way. Between the pedalling, you will meet the people who keep the coast's traditions alive, with a visit to an organic farm and a local pastry factory. Swim in crystal-blue water, uncover secluded beaches and sleep in charming hotels and restored villages with swimming pools. Short climbs and gentle ups and downs turn every stage into a satisfying challenge, perfect for active travellers seeking adventure, culture and the very best of Portugal's coast.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Koh Yao Noi

From the bustle of Bangkok to the silence of an Andaman island, this ten-day journey traces the Gulf of Thailand on quiet back roads few travellers ever see. You will ride past fishing villages and coconut groves, pause at cliffside temples, and watch the sun melt into deserted beaches. The route stays mostly flat, on paved and peaceful roads, with only a handful of short climbs to earn the view. Six days in the saddle are woven together with boat crossings and transfers that carry you inland into the jungle of Khao Sok and out across turquoise water to Koh Yao Noi. You will sleep by a river beneath limestone peaks, glide over the flooded forest of Ratchaprapha Lake, and finish on one of Thailand's last unspoilt islands — two free days that are entirely your own. Your luggage travels ahead of you, and the LocalRoutes team is never more than a phone call away.

Available from 18 Jul 2026

Santiago de Compostela

An 8-day self-guided cycling tour from Porto to Santiago de Compostela along the Atlantic Coastal Way — the seaward variation of the Portuguese Camino, now an officially recognised route to the cathedral. You will ride past fishing harbours, golden beaches and the green estuaries of the Rías Baixas, through Caminha, Baiona, Pontevedra and Cambados, in the heart of Albariño wine country. Gentle daily distances of around 32–40 km, comfortable hotels, daily luggage transfer and the option to upgrade four nights to historic Paradores.

Available from 18 Jul 2026