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Intura Travel
Experience Local
Self-guided and guided walking and cycling trips with a local specialist
A unique adventure experience with a local destination expert based in France & Portugal: they create and operate all of the walking and cycling trips
Unlike most agencies, since day one, we have been creating all our tours from scratch. Not only have we become experts of the destinations, but we can also customise all our trips to make your experience the most personalised and unique possible. Our TRACK FINDERS - our team of experts - know exactly what you are looking for: the best walks and rides, off the beaten track, in beautiful places, with authentic experiences. A modern day’s adventure!
They do 100% carbon offsetting with TREE NATION : It is a certified B Corp company whose mission is to offset carbon effects and preserve, restore and create forests in France and the world.
![Bike tour: Freewheeling & cycling through the Luberon and lavender fields](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_ec2f35ea1f56523b746ef538c433ed2c_copy_31656b0f30.jpg)
Freewheeling & cycling through the Luberon and lavender fields
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
France
5 days (Bike: 4 days)
164 km (~41km per day)
Leisure
Some hills, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 760
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
A paradise of rolling hills and small back roads along cherry orchards vineyards
This self guided Provence cycling trip starts in the quaint town of Isle sur la Sorgue - the Venice of Provence - famous for its Sunday market. You explore the famous Luberon; the magnificent perched villages of Venasque, Gordes, Bonnieux, and Lacoste. Roussillon, and the world’s largest ochre deposit.
During this self guided bike tour, you discover an "off-the-beaten track side" of the Luberon, just above Bonnieux, with its lavender fields and its hidden villages. (lavender is blooming between mid June and mid July). You ride through a paradise of rolling hills and small back roads, along diverse landscapes of vineyards, olive trees and cherry orchards.
Highlights
- The perched villages of the Luberon: Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste!
- The "Provencal Venice" Isle sur la Sorgue and its famous market
- The lavender fields above Bonnieux
- Roussillon and its world’s largest ochre deposit
- Shaded cafés in quiet village squares
![Bike tour: Corsica: Ajaccio to Calvi](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_90ce00eaedea52b0978c2dd98b2b7098_copy_2dd234a326.jpg)
Corsica: Ajaccio to Calvi
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
France
6 days (Bike: 4 days)
159 km (~40km per day)
Leisure
Some hills, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 1300
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
Cycling on scenic coastal road, along the jagged red cliffs of the western coast
From Ajaccio, capital city of Corsica and birthplace of Napoleon, enjoy cycling on the exquisite western coast of the Isle of Beauty, heading up north to Calvi. Cycle on some of the best roads that will allow you to both marvel at incredible sceneries and understand the unique and sweet insular lifestyle that reigns in Corsica.
Thanks to the route that goes through the must-see villages of Corsica such as Cargèse, Porto and Galeria, surrounded by the iconic and endemic maquis and some of the most incredible natural landscapes of Europe such as the Calanches of Piana, the Natural reserve of the Scandola and Corsica’s nature park, you will experience authentic Corsica!
Between exceptional natural beauty and exquisite villages, enjoy your cycling adventure on the best roads of this island!
Highlights
- Discover of Corsica’s prettiest villages, and wild beaches all along the route
- Ajaccio, the charming main city of Corsica
- Cargèse, a beautiful village famous for its two churches
- The Calanches of Piana: the most spectacular road and its incredible geological formation
- Calvi and its citadel, the Gulf of Porto
- Galéria, its bay and beautiful sandy beaches
- Day 4 + Day 5 - Extra walk Options : along the "postman trail" , and in the Spelunca canyon
![Bike tour: Cycling from Ventoux to Luberon - Van Gogh and Camargue](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_1989bb9fc60b37cee5d4e597039c46b2_copy_daa3b21064.jpg)
Cycling from Ventoux to Luberon - Van Gogh and Camargue
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
France
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
309 km (~52km per day)
Active
Some hills
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 1310
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
A complete and diverse experience of Provence backroads
This cycling trip takes you through all of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes of Provence, from its most northern point all the way down to the Mediterranean Sea.
You begin near Vaison La Romaine, France’s largest Roman archaeological site and cycle towards the foot of Mont Ventoux, Provence’s highest mountain, its foothills laden in olive groves, cherry orchards, and vines. You head southwards through the picturesque villages, such as Gigondas, Pernes and Isle sur Sorgue. Next is the Luberon and its 1000-year old perched villages and their narrow cobbled streets: Gordes, Roussillon, Ménerbes – all listed among the most beautiful villages in France. Farther east you reach St. Remy at the foot of the Alpilles mountains, vast plains dotted with cypress trees, a landscape that brought Van Gogh to the region just over a century ago.
After the perched village of Les Baux you reach Arles and its coliseum, before a long stretch of plains in the Camargue Nature Park, with the Mistral winds guiding you down to the Saintes Maries de la Mer on the Med Sea.
Highlights
- A change of scenery and landscape every day
- Cycle through the most stunning villages of Provence
- The famous typical markets of Vaison & Isle sur la Sorgue
- The lively Roman city of Vaison la Romaine & Arles
- A stunning finish through the salt flats and to the Mediterranean Sea
![Bike tour: The Silver Coast: from Porto to Coimbra](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_d7aba7c0128d59e09fdca7cf0592ba51_copy_9f861d603e.jpg)
The Silver Coast: from Porto to Coimbra
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
Portugal
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
223 km (~45km per day)
Leisure
Cycle paths/trails, Mostly flat
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 1150
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
The diversity of the landscapes: ocean coastline, estuaries, rivers and canals, forests and dunes, salt marshes, fields and typical villages
From Porto, the proud capital of northern Portugal, on the banks of the majestic Douro, this route follows the Atlantic coast southwards, skirting the ocean, its beaches and cliffs, as well as the rivers, estuaries, lakes, lagoons and canals of this beautiful region. You cycle through majestic pine and mimosa forests, dunes and salt marshes, rice fields, and orchards. The coastline of northern Portugal is unspoilt and picturesque. Rural life, fishing and tourism seem to have found a balance that allows travellers to experience both authenticity and hospitality.
Porto, Aveiro and Coimbra are beautiful stopover towns of exceptional heritage, highlighting the different periods in history of this small Iberian country. The small coastal towns and picturesque villages are also ideal stop-off points during this immersive trip into the Portuguese art of living.
Highlights
- Porto, Aveiro & Coimbra, 3 of the prettiest Portuguese towns
- 3*/4* accommodation selected for their confort and location
- A large section of the itinerary along well-maintained cycle paths
![Bike tour: Freewheeling through the Alentejo](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_8dd92aa1305db60b1d2a59b03a961bc1_copy_0cfb23e768.jpg)
Freewheeling through the Alentejo
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
Portugal
7 days (Bike: 5 days)
200 km (~40km per day)
Leisure
Some hills
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
Please Ask
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
A Portugal cycling trip in wide open spaces and a journey through time
Your cycling journey begins and ends in Lisbon, the famous ‘capital of the sea’. Whether you are discovering the city for the first time or returning as a happy customer, you will be charmed by the light, the architecture, the trees and the majestic Tagus river. With its cork oak forests, plains and hills blanketed in vines or olive trees and the impressive Lake Alqueva, the Alentejo region is tranquil, genuine and timeless.
The gentle rolling hills coupled with the low population density make this the ideal region to discover by bike. At each stage of the trip, you will discover the rich history and culture of the Alentejo region: wine domains, weaving and pottery workshops, restaurants and gastronomic “tascas”, castles and megaliths… The traditions are well maintained with architectural gems dotted here and there, in Evora, Arrroilos, Vila Viçosa, Terena or Monsaraz, and the perched villages where time has stood still.
Highlights
- Evora - a Unesco World heritage - a superb and proud regional capital
- Whitewashed towns and villages, typical of the Alentejo region
- The rolling green hills, bathed in sunlight, ideal for cycling
- Lake Alqueva, the largest artificial lake in Europe
- The rich archaeology of the region: roman temples, dolmens, cromlechs et menhirs
- The quality of the hand-picked accommodations
![Bike tour: Along the Algarve coastal trails](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_4365179d5b0e4be412a6e521b38c3f97_copy_cdfb720cec.png)
Along the Algarve coastal trails
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
Portugal
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
190 km (~38km per day)
Leisure
Some hills, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 860
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
The stunning landscapes of the Algarve: soaring cliffs, long white sandy beaches
Bordered by the Atlantic ocean, the Algarve is blessed with a glorious climate, boasts a wonderful mix of Mediterranean, Atlantic and tropical cultures and plays an important part in the history of the great Portuguese maritime discoveries of the 15th Century.
The Algarve coastline is made up of soaring cliffs, long white sandy beaches, sea caves, lagoons, barrier islands, salt marshes and flats, whilst up in the hilly hinterland nestle the whitewhased houses, rural farmhouses and fruit orchards. On this Portugal cycling holiday, we have chosen to take you to our favourite parts of the Algarve with the most stunning landscapes: the Vicentine coast to the west, and the Rio Formosa to the east, the two major natural parks of the Algarve. The cycle paths follow the wild coastline offering plenty of opportunities to cool off with a dip in the Atlantic ocean.
Our handpicked accommodations are an integral part of your trip and you will experience the true kindness and authenticity of the Portuguese people.
Highlights
- The spectacular Ponta da Piedade and the Cape Saint Vincent: Europe’s untamed extremity
- An itinerary along the stunning ecovia coastline cycle path
- Daily swimming opportunities during the summer months
- 3 nights in Tavira, one of the most charming villages in the Algarve
- Peddling through the wild and unspoiled natural parks: Ria Formosa in the east and Vicentine in the west
![Bike tour: Cycling from Chateauneuf du Pape to the Pont du Gard Aqueduct](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_e5b0168a23c156d8e51a74bf1de9bb46_copy_2afc677de4.jpg)
Cycling from Chateauneuf du Pape to the Pont du Gard Aqueduct
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
France
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
208 km (~42km per day)
Leisure
Some hills, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 1140
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
Easy cycling along country roads: perfect for first-time cycle-touring
It's a gentle cycling holiday perfect for beginners, even more perfect for wine-lovers and enthusiasts of picturesque countryside. Leaving medieval Avignon you pass through the most famed of the Côtes du Rhône wine-making village: Châteauneuf du Pape. Your rides take you to the town of Uzès, its centuries-old and grandiose stone buildings framing a labyrinth of cobbled streets. From Uzès, you head southward to the Pont du Gard - the most imposing bridge ever built during the Roman Empire.
During this Provence cycling trip, you continue towards Boulbon, a charming little Provençal village nestled up against the thyme-laden Montagnette hills, and to the famous St Remy de Provence village, along the traces of Van Gogh through olive groves and vineyards. And finally to Roman Arles...
Highlights
- The wine-making villages of Chateauneuf du Pape and Tavel
- The Roman Pont du Gard bridge: the tallest in the whole Roman Empire
- Uzes and Saint Remy de Provence and their famous typical market
- Small charming villages of St Quentin la Poterie
- The vineyards and olive groves blanketing the plains
- The historic cities of Avignon, Uzès and Arles
![Bike tour: Cycling on the Wine Roads of Provence](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_4fcaf8f4dc385fe73046900a2f03a986_copy_4c47d368ed.jpg)
Cycling on the Wine Roads of Provence
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
France
7 days (Bike: 5 days)
184 km (~37km per day)
Leisure
Some hills, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 1120
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
Cycling along country roads surrounded by vineyards at the foot of the Mont Ventoux
Your self guided Provence cycling holiday: Wine, wine, and more wine ...!
The Rhône valley is the second vastest wine-making region in the world, a veritable carpet of vines draping a countryside dotted with picturesque villages.
During this Provence cycling trip, you'll see them all, cycling along seldom-used country roads: Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes de Venise, and the list goes on...
Highlights
- The wine-making villages of Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf du Pape
- The perched villages of Venasque and Crillon le Brave
- 1 half day wine tour in Chateauneuf du pape with a wine specialist
- France's most reputed rosé vineyards: Tavel
- The picturesque village of Pernes and its 40 fountains
- The medieval city of Avignon and the "Provençal Venice" Isle sur la Sorgue
- The great & famous typical Provence market in Pernes & Isle sur la Sorgue
![Bike tour: Provence Van Gogh cycling: an Impressionist's dream](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_ebf1aacc57e3b65921f1003a459bd419_copy_061d031cc3.jpg)
Provence Van Gogh cycling: an Impressionist's dream
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
France
5 days (Bike: 3 days)
83 km (~28km per day)
Leisure
Mostly flat, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 730
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
Easy cycling in the heart of the Van Gogh countryside and landscapes
Your cycling tour links the towns of Avignon, Saint Rémy and Arles – towns of art and light. Along seldom-used roads and accompanied by the scents of thyme and rosemary, you’ll ride along the traces of Van Gogh in the plains and hillsides of Provence, through olive groves and vineyards.
During this cycling holiday in France, you will pass hidden stone farmhouses and Romanesque chapels, Roman ruins and perched medieval villages. Under the jagged limestone ridges of blue hues, and in the valleys of pine forests and aromatic herbs, we invite you to savour the local art de vivre thanks to our Provence cycling tour!
Highlights
- The vast olive groves at the foot of the perched medieval village of Les Baux
- The charming small villages of Maillane, Maussane and Graveson
- The Roman city of Arles
- The cafés and restaurants of Saint Remy de Provence
- The vineyards and olive groves blanketing the plains
![Bike tour: Corsica: Ajaccio to Calvi](https://strapi-prod-media-library.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/small_10000x10000_41c7cb91282875e735cceedd797f2af6_copy_f69c9ce636.jpg)
Corsica: Ajaccio to Calvi
Tour Operator: Intura Travel
France
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
244 km (~41km per day)
Active
Hilly, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Prices from
Self-Guided
€ 1390
Overview
Tour Operator Intura Travel
Discover of Corsica’s prettiest villages, and wild beaches all along the route
Corsica island has been part of France for over 200 years, a mountain literally in the Mediterranean Sea, from its jagged coastline and sandy beaches to the serrated rocky summits that soar into and above the clouds, and everything in between, the landscapes are as sumptuous as they are contrasting. As for an active holiday destination, Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean appears as one of the best destinations!
During this Corsica cycling trip, our itinerary will take you from Ajaccio, capital city of the island, to Calvi up north along the incredibly beautiful western coast of Corsica where you will discover some of the must-see sites such as the Calanches of Piana, gulf of Porto, Scandola nature reserve, Cargèse… all part of the Corsican Nature park! If you enjoy challenging yourself, cycling through incredible scenery on a top-notch bike and discover the insular Corsican culture and history, you will definitely be in for a treat!
A ride in the Corsican lifestyle, on the best cycling itinerary of Corsica!!
Highlights
- Cycling on scenic coastal road, along the jagged red cliffs of the western coast
- Ajaccio, the charming main city of Corsica
- Cargèse, a beautiful village famous for its two churches
- The Calanches of Piana: the most spectacular road and its incredible geological formation
- Porto, its wonderful gulf of Porto and its quaint seaside village
- Galéria, its bay and beautiful sandy beaches
- Calvi, its citadel, cultural heritage and Corsican "art-of-living"