Based at a château in the Charente Maritime department of France, with sole use. Circular led rides to pretty villages, sites and cafes. 48-68kmpd. An ideal introduction to cycling abroad from the comfort of a château. Families with children only please.

An unsupported lightweight camping tour using the North Sea Cycle Route (LF1). Cycle from Guines 10km south of Calais through Belgium to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Staying 2 nights at four campsites allows for cycling without luggage or for rest days. The terrain will range from flatlands and river valleys to rolling hills.

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Based at a welcoming rural guesthouse in the Vaucluse. Excellent home cooking, quiet lanes, Mediterranean climate, flora and fauna, medieval villages, beautiful limestone scenery. 9 days cycling, choice of 15 routes from 32-131km, optional ascents of Mont Ventoux and la Lure.

Montenegro is one of Europe’s newest countries and, although small, it packs in a large variety of scenery. The route visits all of the country's highlights including Kotor Bay, Lake Skadar, the Tara Canyon, Durmitor National Park, Lovčen National Park and the Piva River Canyon. There are several demanding ascents and long descents. The tour starts in Shkodër and ends in Tirana, Northern Albania. Fly London Gatwick/Tirana.

Montenegro is one of Europe’s newest countries and, although small, it packs in a large variety of scenery. The route visits all of the country's highlights including Kotor Bay, Lake Skadar, the Tara Canyon, Durmitor National Park, Lovčen National Park and the Piva River Canyon. There are several demanding ascents and long descents. The tour starts in Shkodër and ends in Tirana, Northern Albania.

A moving-on tour from the Corbières with their impressively sited Cathare castles, the lower slopes carpeted with vines set amongst limestone hills and gorges, to the more challenging terrain of the Eastern Pyrénées. Return through the Western Corbières and the Minervois.

A classic moving-on circular tour combining stunning coastal resorts with windswept seascapes. There are forests, farmland and small villages to cycle through, mainly on traffic-free cycle paths and quiet backroads. We visit historic cities and fishing ports and use ferries, causeways and bridges to link up the islands.

Centre-based holiday staying in the County Town of Cocentaina in the Sierra Mariola. Cycle deep into the Sierra Aitana, journeying along an ancient trading route from the Mediterranean and through remote landscapes unchanged for centuries. Mostly hilly terrain with largely good quality roads and a change of scenery with every turn.

In 2014 the New York Times rated Albania 4th among 50 recommended destinations and in 2011 Lonely Planet ranked it number 1. Visit Albania as it emerges from its political constraints. Stunning mountains, lakes and World Heritage towns. Suitable for fit cyclists able to cycle up to 90km.

In 2014 the New York Times rated Albania 4th among 50 recommended destinations and in 2011 Lonely Planet ranked it number 1. Visit Albania as it emerges from its political constraints. Stunning mountains, lakes and World Heritage towns. Suitable for fit cyclists able to cycle up to 90km. Fly London Gatwick/Tirana.

Centre-based holiday staying in the County Town of Cocentaina in the Sierra Mariola. Cycle deep into the Sierra Aitana, journeying along an ancient trading route from the Mediterranean and through remote landscapes unchanged for centuries. Mostly hilly terrain with largely good quality roads and a change of scenery with every turn.

Cycle the wild coast and mountainous regions of Sardinia where our route takes us past turquoise seas, bronze age stone ruins and towering mountains covered in ancient cork oak forests. This moving on tour takes us into the "lost in time" interior of the island, with stunning views and a warm traditional welcome.

Tour Portugal’s two best wine regions, longest beaches and highest mountains, by riding just 40 to 80 kilometres per day on quiet roads and staying in good hotels. Also visit interesting cities, mediaeval towns and castles, taste the wine, enjoy hearty meals and take a beautiful boat-trip on the Douro.

Experience this popular island at the beginning of October when the crowds have gone but the weather is still pleasantly warm. Start/finish at the same hotel which is only 3km from Palma Airport. Cycle more than halfway round the island, 30-75kmpd. Quiet roads, sea bathing.