The Cycling programme from Slow Holiday specialist Inntravel offers relaxed, self-guided holidays on two wheels, including half a dozen itineraries introduced for 2018. Among the new destinations are Slovenia’s Julian Alps, the lagoons and coast of Aveiro in northern Portugal, the beaches of Normandy, Salzburg’s Lake District, the Istrian peninsula in Croatia and a coast-hugging route in the Charente-Maritime of south-west France.
With plenty of time to stop-off and soak up places of interest along the way, cyclists follow Inntravel’s detailed route notes and maps along quiet roads and cycle paths between welcoming hotels, while the luggage is taken on ahead. As Inntravel’s holidays, graded 1-3, are for individuals rather than groups, guests can often choose from more than one suggested route each day, and cycle at their own pace through idyllic European landscapes on the high-quality bikes provided.
Choose from easy pedalling or moderate cycling on 37 dedicated holidays on two wheels. Also available are family cycling breaks, short breaks and Wheels and Wanderings – a combination of cycling and walking. Plus, there is the option to use electric bikes on most of the routes, giving those who need it a little extra help on the uphill stretches and making some of the challenging routes more accessible for all.
NEW CYCLING TRIPS FOR 2018
In the Shadow of the Julian Alps – Slovenia
Price: £798pp sharing, including 6 nights’ B&B, 4 dinners, cycle hire, maps and notes, and luggage transfers. Available 1 May to 31 October 2018.
Lagoons and the Silver Coast, Aveiro – Portugal
Aveiro, in the country’s north-west, is one of the most quietly evocative corners of Portugal, characterised by shallow lagoons and mud flats. It takes its name from the Roman ‘aviarium’, meaning ‘place of birds’, so wildlife enthusiasts will love this self-guided cycling holiday, with numerous bird-spotting opportunities throughout. But that’s just one of the compelling reasons to visit. Aveiro – known as ‘Portugal’s Little Venice’ – also boasts a fascinating nautical past, revealed by the area’s candy-striped fishermen’s houses and tales of salt-cod-seeking derring-do across the Atlantic. Stay in four different hotels including stylish beach-front gems. Enjoy traffic-free cycling close to the Costa de Prata (Silver Coast) alongside lagoons, using a network of dedicated cycle paths.
Price: from £770pp sharing, including 6 nights’ B&B, 2 dinners, cycle hire, maps and notes, and luggage transfers. Available 29 March to 31 July and 1 September to 31 October 2018.
Normandy’s Beaches & Bayeux – France
Price: from £945pp sharing, including 6 nights’ B&B, 4 dinners, cycle hire, maps and notes, and luggage transfers. Available 1 May to 30 September 2018.
Price: £895pp sharing, including 7 nights’ B&B, 3 dinners, cycle hire, maps and notes, and luggage transfers. Available 24 March to 23 June and 8 September to 31 October 2018.
La Rochelle, Island & Beaches – France
Price: from £770pp sharing, including 6 nights’ B&B accommodation, 1 dinner, cycle hire, maps and notes, and luggage transfers. Available 7 April to 30 September 2018.
A Dip into Salzburg’s Lake District
Carefully planned routes take in no fewer than four Austrian lakes – Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, Attersee and Traunsee – on this splendid, two-wheeled holiday to mesmerising Salzkammergut. Highlights will include a visit to the elegant spa town of Bad Ischl, former summer residence of Emperor Franz Josef, and to St Gilgen, birthplace of Mozart’s mother and home to a museum dedicated to the musician. It is the symphony of soaring peaks though that are the holiday’s true star, with monumental views around each corner.
Price: from £798pp sharing, including 4 nights’ half board, cycle hire, maps and notes, a ferry journey, luggage transfers and return taxi from Salzburg airport. Available 3 June to 7 October 2018.
For further information on Inntravel call 01653 617000 or visit inntravel.co.uk