Europe can very well steal your heart. However, it also depends on the way you chose to explore the many destinations within the continent that will dictate the flavour of your European vacation. Cycling through the many excellent tours within Europe can not only give you an up-close and personal view of the destinations but it can also be a chapter in your pocket and healthier for you. Here is a list of some exciting destinations within Europe that are the ideal for cycling tour enthusiasts like you.
The Paris to Moscow tour
One of the most popular biking routes and with reason, the trip from the most romantic city in the world to following Napoleon’s route for the Russian campaign to Moscow can be epic in all proportions. You can expect to see the sights of Champs Elyse’s, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia with the natural landscapes changing from vineyards to rolling hills, forests and historic cityscapes.
The iconic Mont Ventoux and Provence route
If you are looking to conquer the heights of beauty and charm on your cycling holiday, head over to Bedoin at the base of the iconic Mont Ventoux and cycle all the way over to Bonnieux, a charming town in Provence. The trip promises to wind you down the quite beautiful roads occasionally winding through rustic villages heavy with marks of ancient history. You can wind your way around abbeys, fields lush with lavender and vineyards heavy with fruits. Plan your own itinerary on where you will stop for a longer look and where you will just be one with your breath as you gradually scale the heights of your Mont Ventoux cycling tour.
Discovering The Heights Of Great Britain
If you have grown up on the tales of the patchwork farms and craggy mountain tops of the English countryside, this tour is the right fit for you. Chart your route from the southwest point of England and make your way gradually up to the heights of Scotland as you discover the charms of the English districts and its pristine locations.
The Danube
One of the most sought after cycling routes is, of course, charting the course along the river Danube. The routes are not too hard so even beginners can manage to keep up with the pace required to chart these routes. The route is basically a well-arranged network of paved roads and there are no challenging courses such as occasional hills or steep rises to break your rhythm once you start on the course.
Pick your tour and get a sturdy bike that is all you need to begin your way on this grand adventure. Make sure to research the routes and the various accommodations along the way so you are well rested on your trip to truly enjoy the beauty of these charming locales.