Major Cycle Routes

Your comfortable floating hotel, the MS PRINZESSIN KATHARINA ****, follows you on your journey along the banks of the Danube. As you gently float down the river, you’ll pedal along the lush green banks, past picturesque villages and through the impressive Danube landscape. You’ll discover the breathtaking Danube Loop and plunge into the legendary Wachau with its terraced vineyards and enchanting castles and monasteries. Then you arrive in Vienna – and its abundant cultural riches!

Fixed departure dates: 20/04/2024 – 04/05/2024 – 18-05/2024 – 22/06/2024 – 29/06/2024 – 06/07/2024 – 27/07/2024 – 03/08/2024 – 10/08/2024 – 31/08/2024 – 07/09/2024 – 14/09/2024 – 21/09/2024

Along the Romantic Danube, discover 4 countries by bike: Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary!
Different countries, different landscapes but same wonder. From Passau to Budapest, what a beautiful escapade!

Get on your bike and treat yourself to a memorable wind-and-wave adventure along Brittany’s northern coastline. Discover magnificent beaches and the picturesque villages of Paimpol and Tréguier, all steeped in authentic Celtic culture. Cycle along the Pink Granite Coast, famous for its spectacularly coloured rocks, and explore the charming island of Bréhat.

Explore Southern Burgundy, from Chalon to Mâcon, almost entirely on cycle paths!

Follow the banks of the Saône along the newly developed towpaths of the “Voie Bleue” before joining France’s first “Voie Verte”. This magnificent cycle route allows you to easily cross the Côte Chalonnaise and its famous Val Lamartinien, offering some of the most beautiful scenery in Burgundy! Cycle through the heart of the famous vineyards (from Pouilly Fuissé to Givry or St Véran) with breathtaking natural sites such as the Roche de Solutré in the background! And succumb to the charms of a magnificent historical heritage where Romanesque art reigns supreme: from the fascinating abbey town of Cluny, to the small private castles of Berzé-le-Châtel or Cormatin, to the historic centres of Tournus or St Gengoux le National.

Enjoy the unique experience of the Routes of Liberty! This tour will enable you to explore all the D-Day landing beaches from Utah Beach and Ste Mère-Église, where the first parachutists dropped, continuing all the way to the Caen Memorial, symbol of the peace which returned to Normandy.

A beautiful bike route which travels through history, passing through charming little fishing ports and visiting meaningful and moving museums. A route where the beautiful sandy beaches of today still carry the echo of warfare from previous times and which is eloquently reflected by the American cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach.

Rendez-vous in Amboise, a pretty royal city, for a cycling tour through the most emblematic châteaux of the Loire Valley. Discover the Château de Chenonceau, the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and its astonishing International Garden Festival, not forgetting the Manoir du Clos Lucé where the genius of Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life!

In 3 days, ride along the Loire river, through the vineyards of the Touraine Amboise appellation, between forests and sunflower fields… and why not dare to take a little canoe trip on the Cher river to pass under the majestic arches of the Château de Chenonceau.

Discover the charm of the Western Loire region : from Saumur to Le Croisic and appreciate the ‘Angevine Sweetness’ (‘Douceur Angevine’) all along the last itineraries of the “Loire à Vélo” routes.

Ride through the Anjou area and its vineyards, and “take the plunge” into the Atlantic Ocean in Saint-Brévin. Then, direction Le Croisic, passing through Guérande and its salt marshes to the wild coast which offers splendid landscapes on the ocean.

The Danube-Cycle Path: one of the most popular, if not the most popular cycle path in Europe. Our family cycling tour offers you and your entire family a unique opportunity to experience this cycle path in a casual manner. With the little Barque town Schärding as your starting point, you cycle along stunning cycle paths all the way to Linz, the provincial capital of Upper Austria. Short daily stages, lots of time for intervals and child-friendly hotels create a rounded and perfect holiday. Along the river Danube there are funny leisure activities on offer for you every day.. We guarantee happy children and lots of fun for the little ones. Come along to the river Danube!

From the port of La Rochelle, taking the cycle paths of “La Vélodyssée”, you ride along the coast through the pine forests until you reach the Belle Epoque villas of Royan. Cross the estuary of Grave by boat and head south to discover the Cap Ferret and the Bay of Arcachon. Enjoy the lively resorts and wild beaches.

Discover this “Loire à Vélo” part full of chateaux and wonderful landscapes. Very easy ride along the last wild European large river and its numerous smaller rivers where beautiful chateaux and prestigious gardens are waiting for you.
Children appreciate especially the old fortified castles whereas the parents enjoy making a short stop in a wine cellar.

It’s hard to resist the charm of the Charentaise countryside!

From Thiviers, in the heart of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, ride along the Charente river and let yourself be carried away by the calm that surrounds you. Between small charming villages and Charentais vineyards, discover the richness of the built and gastronomic heritage. The liquor of Cognac, the vestiges of Antiquity in Saintes, the Corderie Royale de Rochefort are all unmissable. The excursion to ile d’Aix is ​​a highlight of this cycling trip off the beaten track.

It’s hard to resist the charm of the Charentaise countryside!

From Angoulême, Capital of Comics, cycle along the river and let yourself be carried away by the calm of the Charente Valley.

Between small charming villages and Charente vineyards, discover towns with a rich built or gastronomic heritage. The liquor of Cognac, the vestiges of Antiquity in Saintes, the Corderie Royale de Rochefort are all unmissable. The excursion to Ile d’Aix and the arrival in La Rochelle are other great moments of a cycling trip off the beaten track.

It’s hard to resist the charm of the Charente countryside!

From Angoulême, Capital of the Comic Strip, cycle along the Charente river and let yourself be guided by the murmur of the water and the charm of the Charentais countryside between Cities of Art and History, vineyards and small charming villages.
In only 5 days, discover the richness of the Charente region, its architectural heritage and its gastronomic heritage. The spirits of Cognac, the vestiges of Antiquity in Saintes, the Corderie Royale in Rochefort and the excursion to the island of Aix are among the highlights of the Flow Vélo.

From the medieval city of Bayeux, discover the Landing Beaches by bike. Ride on small and quiet roads in the countryside or along the coast between nice landscapes and historic sites. Between the famous Omaha Beach and the charming port of Port-en-Bessin, do not miss the high cliffs of Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery of Colleville sur Mer. Also take a stroll in the seaside villages. The visit of Caen also reserves you good moments with its pleasant port, its abbeys and its famous Memorial.

A beautiful route with the Atlantic Ocean in the background, between the Old Port of La Rochelle and the Royal City of Rochefort, famous for its Corderie Royale. The route offers an incredible diversity of landscapes and an exceptional natural setting: beaches, charming villages, salt marshes, pine forests, wild moors. Excursions on the island of Ré and on the island of Oléron are guaranteed favorites. A shallow relief, wild and unspoiled nature and a leading heritage make this route a paradise for bicycles.

Enjoy your 4 days by bike to discover one of the ‘Great sites of France’ From the medieval city of Saint Valery sur Somme, you ride on quiet and small roads or beautiful bike paths. You discover several landscapes: sandy beaches, charming villages, dunes and forests. A flat land and a wild nature make this route a great destination for a bike trip.

Meet the nature in the Somme Bay, ranked among the most beautiful bays in the world. From the medieval city of Saint Valery sur Somme, you ride along the bike paths and small roads to discover an exceptional nature environment: wild beaches, charming villages, dunes and forests. A slight relief, a wild and unspoilt nature make this route a great destination to relax by bike.

Discover what defines Normandy by bike! From Bayeux, with its famous tapestry, bike the length of the Allied Landing Beaches (Gold Beach, Arromanches, etc…) all the way to the beautiful fine sandy beaches of the Côte Fleurie (Cabourg, Deauville and Trouville).

 Wander through the heart of a landscape full of small enclosed fields called the “bocage”. These beautiful fields and gentle valleys are enclosed by hedges and copses and full of grazing cows. Bike the length of the historic Normandy coast, where one moving memorial of the allied landings follows another, ending your tour in the stunning medieval port of Honfleur.

From Bordeaux, go up the estuary of the Garonne and cross the vineyards of Bordeaux. Then join the Ocean, the Bay of Arcachon by bike paths. Enjoy the lively resorts (Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Capbreton) and wild beaches, renowned for surfing then arrive in the Basque Country, with the prestigious Biarritz. The extension to Hendaye by the wild ledge offers magnificent views.

Discover the Arcachon Bay and the Pilat Dune. Ride along the ocean by bike paths in the middle of dunes and pines. Enjoy the lively cities (Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Capbreton) and wild beaches, famous for surfing. Then arrive in the Basque Country, with the prestigious Biarritz. The extension to Hendaye by the wild ledge offers magnificent views.

It is hard to resist to the charming power of the “Green Venice”!

Starting from Niort, ride your bike along the little shady canals of the Poitevin Marsh (Regional Nature Reserve), and go with the flow, listening to the babbling water, and the chirping birds.
Discover Coulon, the Green Venice capital village, and follow the interlacing of bicycle paths in the midst of the “Marais Mouillés”, to the ancient abbey of Maillezais and the charming village of Arçais.
The large sea canals safely lead you to the grand finale, the Towers of the Vieux-Port in La Rochelle.

From La Rochelle harbor, using the Vélodyssée cycling path, you will ride along to coast through the pinewoods, before joining the Belle Epoque villas of Royan. Then, along the Gironde estuary, the Canal des 2 mers’ véloroute leads you in the heart of Bordeaux.

Following La Vélodyssée routes, experience the wild beauty of seaside landscapes: huge beaches, giant dunes, large salt marshlands and pine forests … always with the Ocean as a backdrop.
Charming fishing ports and sweet seaside resorts will punctuate your journey.

Along the Romantic Danube, discover 3 countries by bike: Austria, Slovakia and Hungary!
Different countries, different landscapes but same wonder. From Vienna to Budapest, what a beautiful escapade!

A superb route over the water, from Loire Valley to the Atlantic Ocean via the Sèvre Niortaise.

Discover an authentic route and off the beaten track for a road movie “Sweet France”, between pretty villages and charming countryside. From Saumur and its vineyards to the Atlantic and La Rochelle via the “Green Venice” of the Marais Poitevin, this circuit reveals many architectural treasures with many cities of character and a bucolic and preserved landscape.

Let the route of the canal guide you as it presents all its history punctuated by conquests, boat cruises, sunny walks. The ‘Canal du Midi’ offers you all its numerous architectural and cultural treasures : amazing civil engineering structures, Cathar vestiges…

This is also an opportunity to meet with numerous house-boats and its inhabitants in a country of ‘art de vivre’. Vineyard landscapes, countryside, pine and olive trees will punctuate your stay.

Explore the paths along the blue Danube River just like the Romans, the legendary Nibelungs, and even some of Europe’s powerful kings and emperors did before you. You will get to know the beauty and historical significance of this ancient military and trading route. Never far away from the cool, clear water of the Danube, you will enjoy one of Europe’s most beautiful and popular cycle routes.
You can either start your trip in the baroque town of Schärding  or Passau, the town of three rivers. You will cycle through various districts of Upper and Lower Austria and finally to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. You will love the breathtaking natural beauty of the Danube valley and the Schlögen bend  or perhaps you will fall in love with the landscapes along the Danube river such as the Machland, the Strudengau,  or the famous Wachau. In the rural areas, to accompany these wonderful impressions, you can enjoy many traditional Austrian delicacies. Your physical wellbeing will be well catered for, from savoury dumpling specialities and moreish must all the way to the wines of the Buschenschenken taverns in the Wachau region.  This cycle tour is a true classic and is ideally suited as a first cycling holiday with the whole family.

Discover the northern part of the royal valley by riding along the majestic river from Orléans to Tours where thousand treasures are waiting for you :historical heritage with numerous chateaux, wonderful landscapes of different natural areas, regional gastronomy delights.

Let’s go for a 3 days ride in the « Chateaux Country » area where the cycling paths will lead you from prestigious chateaux to impressive forests, passing via the Loire river banks and beautiful vineyards.
Your cycling stages will bring you from Blois to Chambord, Chenonceaux and Amboise … all the greatest chateaux of the Loire Valley!

Let’s ride the « Loire à Vélo »cycling paths for the week-end. From Tours to Saumur you will discover the delightful châteaux and Renaissance gardens on the Loire Valley: Azay le Rideau et Villandry. Between Loire and Vienne rivers where traditional boats are sailing, you will cycle through Chinon and Saumur vineyards and cross medieval-looking villages.

The Canal des 2 mers has been transformed, almost completely, as a green lane, from the Bordeaux’ docks to the Toulouse’ pink places. You will follow this ancient canal towpath, converted as a promenade and discovery space, to share with walkers and boaters.
Between rivers, vines and orchards, the numerous ancient fortified towns are waiting to deliver their secrets and History. You will be surrounded by quietness, easy living, conviviality and gastronomy.

The ‘canal du Midi’, architect Pierre-Paul Riquet’s masterpiece, is the most famous water canal in Europe for its amazing measurements and for its peaceful surroundings. The idea of digging this channel linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean sea dates back to Antiquity but it was under Louis the 14th’s reign that it has been built.

Along the channel, discover the countryside landscapes and farms of the ‘Laugarais’ area, the gentle slopes sprinkled with vineyards, the chateaux of the Aude area and the city of Carcassonne up to the Mediterranean beaches.

Discover the newest part of the « Loire a à Vélo » cycling paths and enjoy the wildest part of the Loire river. From Nevers to Orléans, follow the Santiago de Compostela paths, ride through the Sancerre vineyards, up to the canal-bridge in Briare … before the reaching Orléans, Joan of Arc’s town.

The ‘Canal des 2 Mers’ link up the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. This bike itinerary leads you along the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse. Then, you will join the Canal du Midi, UNESCO World Heritage, to the Mediterranean Sea. You will follow this ancient canal towpath, converted as a promenade and discovery space, to share with walkers and boaters.

Enjoy the longest version of the ‘Canal du Midi by bike’: the most famous water canal in Europe for its amazing measurements and for its peaceful surroundings. The idea of digging this channel linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean sea dates back to Antiquity but it was under Louis the 14th’s reign that it has been built.

Along the channel, discover the countryside landscapes and farms of the ‘Laugarais’ area, the gentle slopes sprinkled with vineyards, the chateaux of the Aude area and the city of Carcassonne up to the Mediterranean beaches.

Discover the beauty of the “Loire à Vélo” and the “Indre à Vélo”, whatever your level. This 4-day trip is particularly suitable for less experienced cyclists and younger ones. It’s ideal for a relaxing family holiday. During the short stages, follow cycle paths, signposted routes or roads with little traffic. This tour will allow you to discover some of the Loire’s most beautiful landscapes by bike.

On the programme for this family holiday are the major sites of Touraine: its enchanting châteaux and its landscapes of water and light.

Follow the nice ‘Loire à Vélo’ cycling paths along the Loire River and take the time to discover the Greatest châteaux of the Loire Valley, such as Chambord, Chenonceaux and Amboise.
During this tour, enjoy the beautiful towns where you will be staying … for a shopping escapade in the heart of the historical downtowns … or to rest for a while at your hotel.

A magnificent tour which will take you to the heart of Brittany, a region with many faces, where villages and châteaux, coasts and woods nicely and harmoniously nestle between land and sea.

A journey through time, crowned by the “Wonder of the West”, Mont-Saint-Michel, and the Cité Corsaire of Saint Malo, via the very pretty Côte d’Emeraude or emerald coast.

From North to South, an exceptional circuit with cycling paths that facilitate your journey !
This itinerary offers a concentration of Southern Burgundy charm : Romanesque art is present in each village, chateaux are witnesses to the passing of time and prestigious vineyards are following you all along the way.

This wonderful bike tour will allow you to discover the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley: Chambord, Chenonceaux, Blois or Amboise. Ride through its well known vineyards (such as Chinon, Vouvray, Montlouis and Saumur Champigny) and enchanting settings which will remind you that you really are in the “Garden of France.
Listed in the UNESCO world heritage, the Loire Valley is considered as the perfect destination to enjoy a mix between cycling and exploring nature, history and French gastronomy.

Along the “Loire à Vélo” and “Pays des Châteaux” cycle paths, this tour takes you to some of the Loire’s most prestigious châteaux! Chambord, Chenonceaux, Cheverny, Amboise and Blois will hold no secrets for you.

Thanks to our itinerary, you’ll discover these incomparable historic residences and also cross irresistibly charming landscapes: between the wild Loire river, its surrounding forests, its vineyards and its picturesque little villages… experience a real moment of escape.

The Loire à Vélo cycling itinerary gives the opportunity to discover somes hidden places: from the Renaissance gardens of Villandry, ride to one of the most beautiful villages of France, Crissay sur Manse! From the iconic château d’Azay le Rideau, let be seduced by the magic of the both châteaux d’Ussé and château du Rivau, straight out of a fairy tale.
And if the cycling paths wander between wild Loire river banks and toglodyte houses, the Chinon and Saumur vineyards guide you to unexpected mediaeval cities, to the impressive underground tunnels of château de Brézé!

Let the route of the canal guide you as it presents all its history punctuated by conquests, boat cruises, sunny walks. The ‘Canal du Midi’ offers you all its numerous architectural and cultural treasures : amazing civil engineering structures, Cathar vestiges…
This is also an opportunity to meet with numerous house-boats and its inhabitants in a country of ‘art de vivre’. Vineyard landscapes, countryside, pine and olive trees will punctuate your stay.