“Where can I do a Fall self-guided bike tour in Europe?”
Does this sound like you or your recent internet search? When the summer heat and crowds are winding down and the days slipping into soft light, you might just find the ideal time of year to do a self guided bike tour! Or perhaps you have room in your schedule for one more adventure, but you have no idea what areas are still decent and even doable this time of year. Fall travel still needs to be booked early, May-June is the time to lock it up! Not to worry; we’re here to help!
Seasons vary dramatically across Europe and within regions and countries (especially lately,) so this is where our 30 years of Europe self-guided bike tours expertise comes in handy. We are admittedly picky travelers – we don’t like crowds and we don’t like the heat – so Fall travel is a personal favorite of ours! We’ve made it simple with our short and to-the-point list of Fall self-guided bike tours.
We’ve broken it down to our Top 5 Favorite Self-Guided Bike Tours in Europe:
1. Puglia – kick it way down south in the boot
This 9-day, self-guided Italy bike tour takes you down into the famous bootheel, to idyllic Puglia. With temperatures comfortable from spring through November, this tour takes you through some of the most beautiful, unique parts of Italy while also getting a feel for the Adriatic. Highlight stops include the UNESCO Sassi of Matera, Conversano, the UNESCO Trulli of Alberobello, and Otranto! Need a shorter break? Check out our Short Puglia Self-Guided Bike Tour!
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2. Sardinia – famous for its pristine beaches & crystal-clear water
So where is it? Sardinia is west of Italy, north of Tunisia, and south of the French island of Corsica. Bookable through November, this 7-day, self-guided Sardinia Italy bike tour sends you through charming villages along the coast and the unique Genoese-style minor Islands of San Pietro and Sant’Antioco. After cycling and exploration, indulge your hunger with the fine typical cuisine and wines of Sulcis Peninsula, which you can only find here.
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3. Spain – eat, drink, pedal, repeat
Spain is a personal favorite destination of ours, with a history steeped in every step and incredible food and wine around every bend. From Catalonia, Barcelona, and Costa Brava along the coast to the mountainous white villages region of Andalusia, our tours are of different lengths, so you can choose what works best for your schedule. Don’t forget about the UNESCO sites: the“Alhambra” in Granada and “Mezquita” in Cordova – truly architectural wonders! Weather holds through October and November, depending on the region. Learn more about why we love self-guided Spain bike tours in the Fall!
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4. Provence – Instafamous for lavender, but what else?
Cycle the South of France, known for its fresh produce, fine wines, and ancient sights! This 8-day, self-guided bike tour in Provence starts and finishes in Isle Sur La Sorgue. Highlights include the picture-perfect medieval “perched villages” of Gordes and Roussillon, Luberon’s lovely Lourmarin. Then there is the mighty, mighty Mont Ventoux – one of the world’s most challenging and notorious climbs. Our self-guided Provence bike tour offers moderate and challenging ride options each day, perfect for couples & small groups of different abilities. Expect decent weather until late October/early November.
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5. Algarve – it’s always sunny in Portugal!
The Algarve region is the southernmost part of Portugal and is widely regarded as the sunniest place in Europe on any given day! It’s no wonder that this is on our list of fall favorites – this Algarve bike tour offers pleasant cycling weather for most of the year! On this 8-day, self-guided Portugal bike tour, we make you feel like a local, taking you to the best places to ride, eat, and drink along the coast. Book early and book soon – this region is still buzzing during the fall months.
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