Cycling for Softies

The sumptuous and stylish maisons, lofts and apartments are scattered around the grounds and within the immediate vicinity of the stunning main castle building.

Candes-St-Martin is on the list of ‘des plus beaux villages de France’, or the most beautiful villages of France. A short walk (or ride) along the river is the village of Montsoreau, an old river port from the medieval period, when the Loire was a major trade route. It’s ch√¢teau, setting of a famous Dumas novel, is the only one in the Loire valley built in the riverbed itself.

What not to miss
The ancient abbey at Fontevraud, with its mix of historical and contemporary attractions.
Sampling the produce of the regions different wine appellations in one of the many local caves.
Paddling along the Vienne river between Chinon and Montsoreau in a canoe.

Starting high in the Tuscan hills, in the pretty town of Cortona, this tour takes you deep into the most enticing Montepulciano and Montalcino wine territory.

The views around Asciano and the Crete Senesi are spectacular - and far easier to enjoy, thanks to the Raleigh e-bike you’ll be equipped with.

Ride between the Chianti towns of Greve, Radda and Lecchi with ease atop one of our excellent e-bikes and take in the marvels of Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra en route. With so many memorable spots to stop at and explore, we’ve made sure that this trip has the perfect mix of saddle time and free time, to make sure you leave with a long list of vivid memories. 

What not to miss
Sit with a coffee and soak up the atmosphere of Siena’s famed piazza
Glide between picturesque hilltop towns with the assistance of a top of the range e-bike
Enjoy a leisurely last day in Volterra, including a visit to its Roman ruins

After a day of leisurely cycling, enjoy gourmet evening meals that will include some of the finest traditional fayre in the world ... delightful local dishes made according to Italian traditions. You'll get away from the main tourist trail and pedal quiet roads. Your route will incorporate behind-the-scenes visits of parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar producers, but also ancient castles and various UNESCO world heritage sites.

We love
In this stunning region of Italy, history, art and culture - combined with fantastic food - provide an unforgettable Taste of Italy.

You'll discover old-world villages in the hills and vibrant cities brimming with culture, history and great gastronomy. The cycle route is mainly along valley bike paths, but as there are a few inclines, we suggest using an e-bike if you want to keep it easy all the way

Lagoons, olive groves and limestone cliffs. Cities full of hidden treasure and glorious Provençal wine. This is France as it should be discovered. The MS Caprice and MS L'Estillo are 2-star to 3-star vessels.

We love: Flamingos and other wildlife of the Camargue regional nature park. Picture-perfect villages of Les-Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Vallabrègues. Finally, the spectacular Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Five nights and two vineyards with plenty of time in between to relax in our hand-picked, luxury spa hotels and explore the county aboard a top of the range E-bike. Expect peaceful lanes through charming countryside, easy riding along riverside and coastal paths and some spectacular scenery around the South Downs National Park.

We love
The scenic, luxurious beachside accommodation of Bailiffscourt offering a menu of award-winning spa treatments. Marvellous hillside rides passing through sprawling countryside and quaint hamlets.

What not to Miss
Scenic cycle routes featuring the picturesque Arundel Castle, Bramber Castle and the South Downs
Tour and tasting at the Ridgeview and Tinwood Wine Estates
Award-winning spa treatments at Ockenden Manor
Spectacular scenery at Cuckmere Haven

We have designed this tour to offer a true leisure cycling experience in Provence, with shorter distances and easier routes, giving you more time and energy to explore the local sites and taste the local produce. The tour takes in the charming buzz of St-Remy-de-Provence, rich in culture and history, as well as the stunning fortified village of Baux-de-Provence and the gorgeous village of Eygalières with its slow, relaxing pace of life. This is the perfect Provence tour for those looking for an easy ride.

Gianna’s, as we affectionally know this village guest house, is a renovated olive oil mill and tobacco drying tower dating from 1750 offering apartment style accommodation with B&B and half board options.

The garden and pool areas provide views of the village of Lisciano Niccone and the Niccone Valley. The swimming pool area has umbrellas, table, chairs and barbecue for outdoor dining and sunbeds / deckchairs for sunbathing.

Gianna's makes a fantastic base for a week of self-guided walking or you can rent E-Bikes or E-Mountain Bikes during your stay.

There is free Wi-Fi Internet access and car parking.

Gianna’s restaurant is open for lunch and dinner serving a typical local menu and dishes that maintain the simplicity of Tuscan / Umbrian cuisine. When in season try the local pecorino cheese, olive oil, jams, pork sausages and wild boar, or taste the famous truffles and porcini mushrooms.

Famed for its quaint villages, meandering rivers and rolling hills, the area is the ultimate encapsulation of old English charm. With the use of a top of the range E-bike, the aforementioned hills will be no barrier to you exploring the most impressive sites and some hidden gems, as you can glide up them with the assistance on tap. After being helped around the rides by your E-bike, pamper yourself some more in our selection of luxurious spa hotels, whether it may be with a relaxing treatment or simply some excellent food and drink. Comfort is all but guaranteed. 

We love
Riverside cycling paths, hopping from one quaint English village to the next. Finishing a day in the saddle with a relaxing spa treatment at your boutique accommodation.