BIKE PATHS, ROUTES, TRAVEL TIPS Cycling holidays in the fall
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It's time to plan your fall adventure
Fall in Europe is breathtaking. With cooler days, fewer crowds, and vibrant colors, it’s the perfect time for an unforgettable bike adventure. It is also the grape harvest season, and you can’t miss the chance to take part in traditional festivals in small villages and enjoy delicious seasonal food paired with a good glass of wine.
Do you have room in your schedule for a weekly trip in September or at the beginning of October? Check out all our favorite destinations for cycling during the most colorful season!
Self-guided bike tours
Set off with your chosen adventure companions on an organized stage-by-stage itinerary: follow the route with the maps and informational materials we provide, and travel at your own pace counting on our assistance. All you have to do is choose your favorite itinerary in Italy and France and get ready to cycle!
Learn more about self-guided tours.
Bike and barge group tours
If you prefer traveling with a group, join a bike and barge tour and meet new people who share your passion for cycling and for discovering lesser-known places. A tour leader will lead the way and coordinate the group.
Croatia, Greece, or Holland – which destination do you prefer?
Italy (18 tours)
If you dream of visiting Italy on a bike, then fall might be the perfect season to make it a reality. Picture yourself cycling along the stunning and less crowded coastline of Salento or through the picturesque hills of Tuscany, while enjoying the mild and pleasant temperatures. You can even admire the Dolomites and the vineyards in the countryside during the grape and apple harvest.
Learn more about bike tours in Italy.
for families
Cycling holidays in the fall
Italy
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France (1 tour)
A bike tour in France is always a great idea, but the country in the fall offers a magical atmosphere. As the holidays of many visitors end at the beginning of the school year, you have the whole month of September to explore the charming Loire Valley and its castles without the peak season crowds.
Learn more about bike tours in France.
Greece and Croatia (5 tours)
Who said Greece and Croatia are only summer destinations? Visiting these countries in September and October has many advantages, including fewer tourists on the beaches and cooler temperatures that allow you to enjoy interesting cities, like Athens, Trogir, or Dubrovnik, but also a few more dips in the crystal clear waters.
Also, did you know you can start in Venice and cycle to Croatia?
Holland and Belgium (4 tours)
These two top cycling destinations are worth visiting all year round. However, when the summer heat and crowds are diminishing and the days are transitioning into soft light, you might just find the ideal time of year to embark on a bike and barge tour.
Start off in Amsterdam and explore the traditional architecture of Hanseatic towns, or pedal your way to historic Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp in Flanders.
Learn more about bike tours in the Netherlands.
Luggage transportation
Traveling light makes all the difference! All travel itineraries come with our signature luggage transport service: simply leave your bags at the front desk each morning and we’ll drop them off at your next lodging.
Tour information
We’ll send you all the tour information before you set off on your adventure. It contains practical information, instructions on how to reach the starting point, a list of hotels, and answers to frequently asked questions. For our self-guided tours, we’ll also hand over detailed maps and roadbooks, in either physical or digital format, so you can follow the route on your own.
No need to worry about figuring out which turn to take if you opted for one of our group trips; in this case, your chaperone will gladly tell you where to go next!
Need help?
We plan your trip carefully to prevent any mishaps, but in case you need assistance, we’re available for support 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Girolibero cycling holidays
Tours on bike paths and on the best bike touring routes in Italy and Europe, with overnight stays in selected facilities, luggage transport service, informational material, bike rental and assistance
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