How do cycling tour companies grade how hard a tour is?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026

These 61 cycling tour companies publish a difficulty or riding-level scale on their own websites, read 5 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the trip, length, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.

How do cycling tour companies grade how hard a tour is?

61 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they publish a difficulty or riding-level scale; DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., GravelUp and Girolibero have the most Google reviews.

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the Dolomites, from the air. Photo: Wolfgang Moroder, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table holds 121 companies: the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often when asked about bike tours, plus companies found from their own region and trip pages. Their own websites were read on 5 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries every company in the table whose own website publishes a difficulty or riding-level scale: 61 companies. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 804 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

44|5 Cycling Tours

Best for: Guided road tours in southern France
Its scale: Rates tours Active (35 to 50 km a day), Moderate (50 to 100 km a day), Challenging (over 100 km on hilly to mountainous terrain) and Hors Catégorie (up to 15,000 m climbing a week).
Why choose them: Owner Gerry Patterson committed fully to tours as 44|5 Cycling Tours in 2014, after arriving in the south of France in 2008.
Ask for: Ask for the HighRoad dates, the hotel list and the rental bike arranged through its partners.
Not the fit if: your group cannot reach the minimum of 6 people needed to run a tour.
Published price: HighRoad Alpe d'Huez-Ventoux is priced at €4500 in double occupancy. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE.
Website: 445cyclingtours.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: essentials/tour-ratings-explained, about-us/the-445-story, essentials/faqs.

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Adventure Cycling Association

Best for: Led US bike touring from a nonprofit
Its scale: Rates tours on a five-level Adventure Level scale, from Level 1 at under 35 miles a day and under 1,500 ft to Level 5 at 50-75 miles and 2,000-5,000 ft a day.
Why choose them: Runs led group tours in self-contained, inn-to-inn, van-supported and fully supported formats, with Adventure Levels set for each tour.
Ask for: Ask for the Adventure Level and support format of the tour you want before you register.
Not the fit if: you need a rental bike, as riders must bring their own bike on every tour.
Published price: The 8-day Katy Trail inn-to-inn tour from 8 May to 15 May 2027 costs US$3,499, with hotels at double occupancy plus breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: adventurecycling.org

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: guided-tours/difficulty-ratings, about-us/media/fact-sheet, guided-tours/tours-faqs.

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Apulia Bike Tours

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays in Puglia
Its scale: Grades each tour Easy, Easy to moderate, Moderate, Moderate to challenging or Challenging, with daily km and climbing per stage. The Tour of Gargano is challenging, with up to +1,032 m in a day.
Why choose them: Lists 19 self-guided tours in Puglia and Basilicata plus four in Sicily. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 77 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the e-bike rental fee and the hotel category for your chosen arrival day.
Not the fit if: you want a guide or a support van on the road, as its tours are self-guided with telephone assistance.
Published price: Tour of Salento, 6 days/5 nights, from €800 per person in a double room (Economy, low season), with hotels and breakfast, bike, daily luggage transfer and navigation app included. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571).
Enquiry: apuliabiketours.com/contact-us-apulia-bike-tours.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: self-guided-bike-tours-tour-of-gargano.html, home page, self-guided-bike-tours-from-sassi-of-matera-to-s.

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Art of Bicycle Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
Its scale: Grades trips easy (relatively flat to gently rolling), moderate (rolling with a few moderate hills) or challenging (hillier, more demanding), with daily distance and elevation gain on each trip page.
Why choose them: Art of Bicycle Trips was founded in 2010 by Pankaj Mangal during a 100km ride in India.
Ask for: Ask for the bike options and surcharges, group size and hotel level for your chosen trip.
Not the fit if: you will travel without medical insurance covering accident costs, which is mandatory to join.
Published price: Self-Guided Shimanami Kaido is listed from US$1,495 per person for 5 days. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: artofbicycletrips.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faqs, about-us/our-company, terms-conditions.

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Backroads

Best for: Guided bike trips with leaders and vans
Its scale: Rates its trips on activity levels from 1 to 5, with an Easygoing Dolce Tempo collection at levels 1-2 and several route options each day.
Why choose them: Offers more than 5,300 scheduled departures in 2025 across nearly 550 itineraries. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 123 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the activity level, hotel tier and e-bike option on your chosen departure.
Not the fit if: a rider under 16 wants an e-bike, as 16 is its minimum e-bike age.
Published price: Tuscany Bike Tour, 6 days, from US$4,499 per person based on double occupancy, including accommodations, most meals, bikes and baggage transfers. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: backroads.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: award-winning-tours/biking/italy, about/media/company-facts, why/traveler/family/ages.

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Bike Florence & Tuscany

Best for: Guided one-day bike tours from Florence
Its scale: Rates each tour from Easy up to Upper Intermediate to Challenging, with 8 to 20 miles per day. Also sorts guests into Occasional, Weekend and Active riders.
Why choose them: Owners Piero and Elena guide shared tours of 2 to 8 guests themselves, across eight listed tours.
Ask for: Ask which day tour fits your riding level and whether you want the Bianchi e-bike upgrade.
Not the fit if: you are bringing children under 12 on a shared tour, as regular shared tours need age 12 and over.
Published price: The private Family Biking Tour is from €200 per person, with gelato included. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: bikeinflorence.com/book-now

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Bikestyle Tours

Best for: Guided trips to the Grand Tours
Its scale: Rates trips by level, from Social to Experienced, with website filters for Spectator Friendly, Social, Intermediate, Experienced and Gravel. The Vuelta trip rides 80 to 100 km a day with shorter options.
Why choose them: Runs the 2027 Tour de France GC Classic for up to 34 guests supported by 6 staff. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for twin-share pairing or the single supplement and the hire bike measurement form for your tour.
Not the fit if: you will not buy travel insurance, which it makes mandatory for all guests with cover for cancellation, medical costs and cycling.
Published price: 2027 Tour de France GC Classic, 14 days, 13-26 July 2027, AUD $11,750 per person twin share, with 13 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels, all breakfasts, 8 group dinners, guides and support vehicles included. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: bikestyletours.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/vuelta-a-espana/2027-vuelta-a-espana-tour, tours/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-gc-classic-t, booking/conditions.

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Ciclismo Classico

Best for: Guided bike tours for culturally curious travellers
Its scale: Grades tours Easy (flat to rolling hills, 20 to 30 average miles a day), Athletic Beginner (30 to 40 miles), Intermediate (hilly, 30 to 50 miles) and Advanced (hilly to mountainous, 40 to 50 miles).
Why choose them: Founded in 1989 by Lauren Hefferon, it runs guided tours with its own guides, support van and bikes. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the ability level of your chosen tour and whether an e-bike is available on it.
Published price: Croatia's Istrian Peninsula tour starts from US$7,500 for 8 days and 7 nights at intermediate level. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: ciclismoclassico.com/book-now

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: why-ciclismo/faqs, home page, ability-levels/intermediate-bike-tours.

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Cicloposse Bike Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
Its scale: Grades routes Easy, Moderate or Challenging, often combined as Easy to Moderate or Moderate to Challenging, with rider types Leisure, Active and Avid.
Why choose them: Founders Marco Tornaghi and Giuliana Mulas moved to Tuscany from Milan in June 1994 to start the business. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel list and the e-bike or e-gravel rental price for your tour.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with young children, as tours are best for teenagers aged 13 and older.
Published price: The self-guided Sicily Bike tour costs from €1,880 per person in double occupancy for 7 days, with bike rental priced separately. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: cicloposse.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: riding-levels, our-team, faqs-bike-tours.

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Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays

Best for: Guided road cycling holidays in Mallorca
Its scale: Runs five ride groups, from Espresso at 100 to 160 km and 30 km/h+ to Affogato at 40 to 60 km and 15 to 18 km/h.
Why choose them: Runs daily guided rides in five ride groups, from Affogato at 40-60 km to Espresso at 100-160 km. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 111 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask which ride group suits your pace and for the ROSE bike rental rates for your week.
Not the fit if: a child under 16 will ride, as the minimum age to join a riding activity is 16.
Published price: A Spring 2027 7-night holiday is from GBP 829 per person on a 2 person share at Zafiro Tropic, with half-board, airport transfers and guided rides included. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: ciclosmajor.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: ride-groups, terms-and-conditions, spring-cycling-holidays.

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Cigala Cycling Tours

Best for: Guided road tours with former pros
Its scale: Grades tours beginner, intermediate or expert. The Italian Alps trip rides up to 98 km with 3300 m of climbing in a day on the Stelvio loop.
Why choose them: Founder Matteo Cigala has led over 100 tours since founding Cigala Cycling in 2015.
Ask for: Ask for the rental bike spec and the single supplement for your chosen 2027 departure.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late, as no refunds are issued for cancellations fewer than 31 days before the trip.
Published price: Lake Garda & Stelvio is listed at €1099 per person for 6 days, with prices charged in euros. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: tours.cigalacycling.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: trips/italian-alps, trips/tour-of-flanders-experience, terms-conditions.

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Cycle Fiesta

Best for: Supported and self-guided tours in Spain
Its scale: Rates each tour from easy to hard with a short and a long route each day. The Provence self-guided tour runs from a 36km / 600m short route up to 78km / 1,900m on the Ventoux day.
Why choose them: Supported tour groups are normally between 8 and 12 people.
Ask for: Ask which deposit and balance date apply to your tour, as its pages give different figures.
Not the fit if: you travel without insurance, as participants must hold travel insurance covering cycling, medical care and repatriation.
Published price: Historic Andalucia, a 9-day supported tour, costs €1,880 per person with bike hire included. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds.
Enquiry: cyclefiesta.com/contact/contact.htm

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: cycling-holidays/provence-self-guided.htm, faqs.htm, terms.htm.

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Cycling Country

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours in Spain
Its scale: Grades tours Easy Going (25-45km, 120-450m ascent), Moderate (50-70km, 500-1350m) and Challenging (75km+, 1400-2000+m), plus Open to all levels.
Why choose them: Cycling Country set up base in the village of Alhama de Granada in 2003.
Ask for: Ask for the bike hire price for your chosen bike and the single supplement for your dates.
Not the fit if: you want a mountain bike tour, as all its tours run on asphalt road or hard-packed Rail to Trail paths.
Published price: Bordeaux to Biarritz, an 8-day self-guided trip, is listed at €1,390. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: cyclingcountry.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: riding-levels, about-us, faq.

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Cycling for Softies

Best for: Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
Its scale: Grades holidays Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Active and says a typical Softies holiday covers around 25km a day.
Why choose them: A typical Softies holiday covers around 25km a day, with longer or shorter options on some tours. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 164 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 31 August 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel list, the e-bike supplement and the half board option for your tour.
Not the fit if: you want to ride with a guide, as its cycling holidays are all self guided apart from its bike and boat tours.
Money protection: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711).
Enquiry: cyclingforsofties.com/about-us/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: my-holiday/how-does-a-softies-holiday-work, about-us/booking-conditions.

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Cycling Holidays France

Best for: Self-guided bike tours in France
Its scale: Groups tours into three tiers: Leisurely at 30-50 km a day with up to 500 m of climbing, Moderate at 50-80 km with up to 1000 m and Challenging at 80-120 km with up to 2000 m.
Why choose them: Says it has planned 800+ cycling trips.
Ask for: Ask for the bike type, hotel list and Flexibility Level price for your dates.
Not the fit if: you might cancel under 30 days before departure, when standard terms refund 0%.
Published price: Pyrenees Grand Tour, 11 days, from 2,149 € per person on a road bike. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Financial guarantee through Triglav Insurance Company.
Website: cyclingholidaysfrance.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours, terms-of-service, tours/pyrenees-grand-tour.

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CyclingHero

Best for: Supported self-guided road tours in Italy
Its scale: Rates trips Pretty Tame (40 to 70 km a day, 500 to 1000 m of climbing), Quite Challenging or Plenty of Climbing (70 to 120 km, 1000 to 2500 m).
Why choose them: It started in 2019 when a Canadian, a Dutchman and an Italian went on a ride together.
Ask for: Ask for the dates and prices behind Book Now and the Basso bike rental rate for your trip.
Not the fit if: you want to join a group of strangers, as its tours are private, never group-based.
Published price: From the Dolomites to the Stelvio, 6 days, has a starting price of $2949 in US dollars, self-guided with van support. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: cyclinghero.cc

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, our-story, bike-tours.

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Cyclomundo

Best for: Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
Its scale: Grades trips on a 1 to 5 scale, from 1 Very Easy at 20 to 30 miles a day on flat terrain to 4 Difficult at about 70 miles and 5 Very strenuous for competitive riders.
Why choose them: Cyclomundo is a French travel agency established in 2003 that sells cycling trips in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel list and the bike hire price for your start date and season.
Not the fit if: you want a fully customised tour for fewer than 6 people, the minimum the company requires.
Published price: A Short Escape from Geneva costs from 520 euros per person for 2 nights/3 days in April and October as a self-guided trip, with a single supplement of 140 euros. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee.
Enquiry: cyclomundo.com/contact/contact-us-0-5.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: cycling-tours/d-day-sites-from-juno-to-utah-116., about-us-0-2.html, FAQ-0-9.html.

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Dolomite Biking

Best for: Guided day rides in Alta Badia
Its scale: Refers e-MTB riders to the singletrack (STS) scale of six grades from S0 to S5 and customises each tour to the rider's level.
Why choose them: It names 11 local guides from Alta Badia, several of them ski instructors in winter. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the weekday group tour calendar and the private guide price for your group size.
Published price: Guided group tours cost €65 for 1 day and €180 for 3 days. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: dolomitebiking.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/e-mtb, en/about-db, en/road-bike.

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Dolomites Bike

Best for: Guided day rides in the Dolomites
Its scale: Rates each route individually: road Intermediate, e.g. Sellaronda 52 km and 1,700 m, or Advanced, e.g. Maratona 138 km and 4,230 hm. MTB routes are graded S2 to S3.
Why choose them: Guides the Maratona dles Dolomites course as a day ride, 138 km with 4,230 hm of climbing.
Ask for: Ask for the guide's day fee and a partner bike rental for your route.
Not the fit if: you want a package, as the price covers only the guide's fee for the day and lift passes, accommodation and bike rental are extra.
Website: dolomitesbike.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: bike-tours-eng/guided-sellaronda-bike-tour, bike-tours-eng/maratona-dles-dolomites-bike-tour.

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Dolomiti Gravel

Best for: Gravel bike tours in the Dolomites
Its scale: Grades tours in three levels: Easy on maintained dirt roads with 1000 to 1400 m daily ascent, Moderate up to 1600-1800 m and Demanding that can exceed 2000 m with some hike-a-bike.
Why choose them: Dolomiti Gravel keeps a rental fleet of 40+ gravel bikes in the Dolomites.
Ask for: Ask for the riding level, hut list and gravel bike rental for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: you want under 1000 m of daily climbing, as its Easy level runs at 1000 to 1400 m of daily ascent.
Website: dolomitigravel.com

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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for: Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
Its scale: Grades tours Level 1 to 4: Level 1 rides 15 to 30 miles a day with 350 to 1,100 ft of climbing and Level 4 rides 45 to 75 miles with 5,500 to 10,000 ft.
Why choose them: DuVine was started in 1996 by Andy Levine after a post-college cycling trip in Burgundy. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 474 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the trip level, e-bike or Colnago supplement and single supplement for your dates.
Not the fit if: you are bringing under-18s on a scheduled departure, which requires travellers aged 18 or older.
Published price: Classic Tuscany 4-Day is listed from US$4,595 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: duvine.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: why-duvine/levels, about, trip-essentials/faqs.

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Eat Sleep Cycle

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
Its scale: Rates tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic) with distance and climbing per tour, such as 504 km and 8,145 m over 6 days on Classic Climbs of Girona.
Why choose them: Eat Sleep Cycle accepts a maximum of 12 guests on its scheduled guided tours and its groups average 6 guests. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 324 reviews (listing 'Eat Sleep Cycle Nice Hub'). Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the rental bike model and the e-bike option for your departure.
Not the fit if: you are under 18 and want to join a group guided trip, as 18 is the standard minimum age there.
Published price: Classic Climbs of Girona is listed at €2899.00 for a 6-day guided tour with departures on 22 Dec 2026, 5 Apr and 10 May 2027. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: eatsleepcycle.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: faq, home page.

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Echelon Cycling Hub

Best for: Private guided road rides in Mallorca
Its scale: Rates each tour from beginner-friendly to advanced on its listing and gives The Raid Alpine, Geneva to Nice, a 5/5 difficulty for 10400m of climbing over 495km.
Why choose them: Founded in 2018 in Kyiv, it has led cycling tours across 7 countries and trained 400+ riders in its Skills School.
Ask for: Ask for the Grand Tour price, the group size and which rental bike is included for your dates.
Not the fit if: you may cancel less than 45 days before departure, when all payments are non-refundable.
Website: echeloncyclinghub.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: bike-tours, about, bike-tour/grand-tour/mallorca-season-sparkler.

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EF Adventures

Best for: Guided group bike tours with Tour Directors
Its scale: Uses five activity levels, Leisurely, Moderate, Intermediate, Challenging and Advanced, with tour pages giving each ride's distance, elevation and intensity out of 5.
Why choose them: EF Adventures launched in 2024, growing out of EF Education First, founded in 1965. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike options on your departure and the private room fee before you book.
Not the fit if: travelling with children under 14, as tours are for travellers aged 14+.
Published price: Italy Biking: Tuscany, 9 days, is on sale from US$5,390 (originally US$5,990) per person based on double occupancy, land only. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Member of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, with $1 million posted to reimburse advance payments.
Enquiry: efadventures.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/solo-travel, about, about/terms/booking-conditions.

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Fat Tire Tours

Best for: Guided city bike and e-bike tours
Its scale: Rates tours Leisurely, Intermediate or Athletic Cycling. City tours cover roughly 6 to 12 miles (10 to 20 km).
Why choose them: It began in 1999 with its first bike tours in Paris. Google: 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the private tour price for your group and city, at least two weeks ahead.
Not the fit if: a rider on the Washington, D.C. electric bike tours is under 16 or shorter than 5 ft.
Published price: The Private Florence E-Bike Tour is listed from US$319, €300 or £265. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: fattiretours.com

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France Bike Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
Its scale: Grades trips by physical levels 1 to 3. Backroad level 1 is 25 to 35 km a day with up to 500 m climbing, level 2 is 35 to 50 km with up to 800 m.
Why choose them: Its parent company Vélorizons began in 1999, born from the passion of an MTB guide. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the physical level of your chosen trip and the bike rental price for your dates.
Not the fit if: you need a guided departure confirmed with a small party, as guided trips usually need 5 participants to confirm.
Published price: Guided Cycling in Provence, 6 days, from 1595€ per person, with an English-speaking guide, 5 nights in 3* hotels and guest houses, breakfasts, picnic lunches, 5 dinners and daily luggage transfers included. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris.
Enquiry: france-bike-trips.com/how-to-book.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: backroad-cycling-tour/france/provence/CN21-guide, our-story-and-crew.html, how-to-book.html.

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FunActive Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours from South Tyrol
Its scale: Shows a difficulty (easy or medium) and total distance on each tour page, with daily km and climb in the itinerary: Carinthia lakes runs 8 days, about 440 km, daily 40 to 90 km with 150 to 830 m of climb.
Why choose them: FunActive Tours keeps a rental fleet of over 1,300 bikes for its customers. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 145 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the single room supplement and e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
Not the fit if: you want to buy its travel insurance and live outside Europe, as that cover is valid only for European residents.
Published price: The Danube Passau-Budapest-Passau bike and boat trip on MS VIVIENNE and MS LISABELLE, 8 days, is listed from 959 €. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I).
Website: funactive.info

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/tour/carinthia-lakes-e-bike-or-sporty-cycling, biciclette-a-noleggio, en/travel-insurance.

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Girolibero

Best for: Self-guided and bike and barge tours
Its scale: Grades tours on five difficulty levels, from flat easy routes of around 30 km a day to more demanding rides with climbs.
Why choose them: Girolibero has organised bike tours in Italy and Europe since 1998. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 371 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the difficulty level, bike or e-bike rental and comfort level for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: you might cancel a cycling tour within 5 days of departure, when 100% of the price is charged.
Published price: Puglia and Salento, 6 days, is listed from 690€. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132).
Website: girolibero.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: how-it-works/self-guided-tours, tour/bike-and-barge-france-provence-and-camargue, general-conditions.

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Grasshopper Adventures

Best for: Small-group guided bike tours in Asia
Its scale: Publishes five Riding Levels, from Level 1 at an average of 15 mi (24 km) a day, mostly flat, to Level 4 at 40 mi (64 km) with climbs up to 5000 ft (1,524 m).
Why choose them: Grasshopper Adventures started in Bangkok in 2004 and caps guided tours at 16 people, with a Tour Leader for every eight riders.
Ask for: Ask for the bike model, the e-bike upgrade and the guaranteed departure dates for your tour.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with children, as its tours are designed for adults and restricted to ages 18+.
Published price: Vietnam: Highlands & Coastlines is listed from US$2,090 per person for an 8-day guided tour, down from US$2,199. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays.
Enquiry: grasshopperadventures.com/contact-us

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Gravel Adventure

Best for: Hotel-to-hotel gravel tours, guided or self-guided
Its scale: Grades riding days Adventure (55 to 85 km a day with 600 to 1,500 m climbing) or Explorer (70 to 100 km with 1,200 to 2,500 m), with two routes each day ending at the same hotel.
Why choose them: Has run fully supported cycling trips since 2013, first as MTB-Adventure, with Gravel Adventure since 2022.
Ask for: Ask which level, Adventure or Explorer, suits you and whether a rental bike can be arranged.
Not the fit if: you travel without comprehensive travel insurance covering gravel trips, which is required on all tours.
Published price: Tuscany Gravel costs from €2,790 per person in a shared room for 8 days, guided or self-guided. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879.
Enquiry: gravel-adventure.com/contact

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GravelUp

Best for: Guided gravel bike trips in France
Its scale: Rates each trip on 5 levels from 1/5 to 5/5, with typical days of 40-80 km and 500-1,500 m of climbing at 15 to 18 km/h.
Why choose them: Runs guided gravel departures in small groups of 8 to 12 with a support van. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the difficulty level of your trip and whether you need the e-gravel rental at +€70/day.
Not the fit if: you want to ride a self-guided trip alone, as self-guided trips need a minimum of two people.
Published price: The guided Ventoux trip costs from 1590€ per person for 5 days, including shared twin-room accommodation, a local guide, all food, a mechanic and the support van. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009.
Website: gravelup.earth

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Headwater

Best for: Self-guided walking and cycling holidays
Its scale: Rates each trip on a scale of 1 to 7, with Multi Activity in the Loire at level 2 and Austrian Lakes at level 3.
Why choose them: Running since 1985, it takes over 6,000 travellers a year on 300+ trips in 35 countries. Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 186 reviews, newest 29 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the activity level, bike make and single supplement on the cycling trip you want.
Not the fit if: you plan to travel uninsured, as travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers.
Published price: Hike, Bike & Paddle Croatia is from £1559 per person for 7 nights, based on two sharing, excluding flights. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights.
Enquiry: headwater.com/contactus.htm

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Horizons Cycling

Best for: Guided road trips with support vehicle
Its scale: Sorts its Signature trips into four types, from Exquisite trips at 50-70 km a day to Gravel trips at 70 to 100+ km a day.
Why choose them: Open Signature trips take a maximum of fourteen people, with a guest-to-guide ratio of no less than three-to-one. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 103 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the price and 2027 date of the Signature trip you want.
Not the fit if: you need a confirmed public departure, as Signature trips run when six or more people sign up.
Website: horizonscycling.com

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Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays

Best for: Guided road cycling holidays on Mallorca
Its scale: Organises groups by performance level. The Portugal tour is Tour Level 2 with groups Touren (25-27 km/h), Hobby (22-25 km/h) and Fun (20-22 km/h).
Why choose them: Founded in 1986 by motor-paced world champion Max Hürzeler, starting as training camps on Mallorca.
Ask for: Ask for the price list for your station and week and the CUBE model in your frame size.
Not the fit if: you want to mountain bike, as it states that it does not offer mountain bikes.
Published price: Mallorca packages cost approximately €600 to €1,200 per week per person, excluding flights. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: huerzeler.com

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KVT Adventures

Best for: Graded cycling adventures across India
Its scale: Grades trips Easy, Moderate, Challenging or Hard, from Kerala Coastal Cycling (Easy) to the Himalayan Cycling Adventure (Hard).
Why choose them: It was established in 1985 by founder Mohan Tickoo. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the day-by-day plan, bike type and inclusions for the cycling trip you want.
Published price: The Rajasthan Cycling Adventure, 7 days, is listed from US$1,036 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: kvtadventures.com/contact

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Life on a Bike

Best for: Comparing bike tours from European operators
Its scale: Ranks tours on a scale of 1 to 5 by length, elevation change and complexity, e.g. 40-67 km a day on the Danube and 20-50 km on family tours.
Why choose them: Lists 450+ tours from 30+ partner operators in 20+ countries. Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews, newest 28 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the operator's cancellation scale and insolvency protection for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: you want to book with the company that runs the trip, as it retails packages organised by independent operators.
Published price: Danube Cycle Path Price Hit Passau to Vienna, 7 days / 6 nights, self-guided, from €459 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: lifeonabike.com

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Live Love Ride

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours from Portugal
Its scale: Tags each tour by rider type as Beginner, Intermediate or Experienced, with shorter and longer options on every ride.
Why choose them: Live Love Ride caps its group departures at eight guests, with a minimum of three to run.
Ask for: Ask for the bike model, hotel list and single room supplement for your tour dates.
Not the fit if: you want a private guided tour for fewer than four guests.
Enquiry: llride.com/contact

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Macs Adventure

Best for: Self-guided cycling and walking holidays
Its scale: Grades cycling trips Easy (under 30 km a day), Easy-Moderate (30 to 40 km), Moderate (40 to 65 km), Moderate-Strenuous (65 to 80 km) and Strenuous (80 to 100 km, up to approximately 1000 m climbing a day).
Why choose them: Founded in 2003 by Neil Lapping, it has a team of over 150 people with offices in Glasgow, Denver and Saarbrücken. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 113 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 227 reviews, newest 25 October 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the grade, accommodation level and e-bike upgrade price on your chosen route.
Not the fit if: you travel solo on remote or challenging routes, as some of these trips are not offered to solo travellers.
Published price: Cycling the Canal du Midi, a 7-day self-guided trip, costs from £1,075.00. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210.
Website: macsadventure.com

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Mr Biker Saigon

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
Its scale: Grades tours Easy (mostly flat with a few gentle climbs), Moderate/Challenging (rolling hills, some days up to 75 km) and Advanced (hilly, strong climbing). Tours average 40-70 km a day.
Why choose them: Founded in 2016 by Minh Thai, it names five cycling guides and two mechanics on its team. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 173 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask which deposit applies to your booking and the departure dates for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: you travel without full travel insurance, which it requires of passengers.
Published price: The Ultimate Saigon to Hoi An tour, 10 days, is listed at USD1,796 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: mrbikersaigon.com

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MTB Vietnam

Best for: Mountain bike and family tours in Vietnam
Its scale: Rates tours Easy, Moderate or Challenging. Easy tours may cover 25 to 50 km per day, while moderate and challenging tours range from 50 to 90 km or more.
Why choose them: Lists 138 guided tours across 4 regions of Vietnam.
Ask for: Ask for a private start date and an e-bike on your chosen route.
Not the fit if: you will not buy medical evacuation insurance, which it says is compulsory in Vietnam.
Published price: 6 Day Family Cycling Adventure from $1,185, with homestay and hotel twin share, English-speaking guide, support van, meals mentioned and a Trek 4500 mountain bike included. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: mtbvietnam.com/contact

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Much Better Adventures

Best for: Small-group adventure trips run by local hosts
Its scale: Grades every trip on a 7-level scale from Level 1 Easy to Level 7 Tough, with daily distance and climbing on trip pages such as 49km and 1300m up on a Costa Rica day.
Why choose them: Much Better Adventures lists 260+ adventures across 60+ countries.
Ask for: Ask for the maximum group size and the activity level of the cycling trip you want.
Not the fit if: you plan to travel without insurance, as all travellers must have cover for the trip activities and emergency medical evacuation.
Published price: Cycle the Highlands of Northern Vietnam, 9 nights, is listed from £1,782. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: muchbetteradventures.com

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Paradise Cycling

Best for: Guided and self-guided gravel tours in Portugal
Its scale: Rates tours Easy, Medium or Hard (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) with daily distance and ascent, such as 45 to 85 km and 200 to 1200 m a day on Serra Algarviana.
Why choose them: Paradise Cycling has been riding in Portugal since 2011.
Ask for: Ask for the season price, luggage transfers and bike hire for your chosen dates.
Not the fit if: you might cancel late, as from 29 days before the start all base costs on fixed-date and guided tours are non-refundable.
Published price: Across the Algarve Gravel costs from €1207 per person for 1 to 2 people in low season, for a 6-day, 7-night self-guided tour. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT).
Website: paradise-cycling.com

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Pedal Ventures

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays across Europe
Its scale: Grades tours Easy (25 to 45 km a day), Leisurely (40 to 65 km), Moderate (55 to 80 km, 800 to 1,200 m climbing) and Challenging (70 to 110+ km, often 1,200 to 2,500 m per stage).
Why choose them: Lists cycling holidays in 21 countries or regions, from Austria and France to Vietnam.
Ask for: Ask for the bike hire price and the hotel grades on your chosen self-guided route.
Not the fit if: you travel without comprehensive travel insurance, which is required for all customers.
Money protection: Payments held in an independent trust account through Protected Trust Services (member 6279).
Enquiry: pedalventures.com/contact

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Portugal Bike

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling tours in Portugal
Its scale: Rates each tour on a 1 to 5 scale, from Level 1 Easy to Level 5 Demanding. History, Heritage & Coast is level 2.0, averaging 39 km a day.
Why choose them: It has been cycling Portugal since 1995, founded by José Neves and Cristina Henriques.
Ask for: Ask whether the Guided or Self-Guided version suits you and for the e-bike supplement on your tour.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with children, as it only recommends participants aged 16 or 18 and over.
Published price: History, Heritage & Coast, 7 days, is from €1850 per person Self-Guided, with hotels, breakfasts, bike, GPS and baggage transport included. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: portugalbike.com/contact-us

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Provence Cycling Holidays

Best for: Self-guided rides from a Provence base
Its scale: Rates rides Easy, Moderate, Hard and Hardest by distance and climbing. Harder days run 68 to 90 kms with 626 to 1,212 metres of climbing.
Why choose them: Provence Cycling Holidays pre-programmes 30+ tried and tested backroad rides into each guest's GPS.
Ask for: Ask for farmhouse or villa availability and the e-bike or carbon road bike hire for your week.
Not the fit if: your children are under 15, as the holidays tend to suit kids of 15 and over.
Published price: The B&B-based tour costs from €1,549 to €1,659 per person for 6 nights / 7 days, with bikes, GPS, breakfasts and two dinners included. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: provence-cycling-holidays.com

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Puglia Cycle Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours in Puglia
Its scale: Rates standard tours Easy, Gentle or Moderate and keeps Active and Challenging levels for bespoke tours. Average daily distance is 35 to 50 km, maximum 60 km.
Why choose them: It owns its fleet of 350 bikes and 8 vans. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 181 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews, newest 2 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike rental price and single supplement for your tour and start date.
Not the fit if: you want to join a guided departure alone, as guided tours need a minimum of 2 people.
Published price: The guided Heart of Puglia tour, 8 days/7 nights, costs from €1,815 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome.
Website: pugliacycletours.com

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Ride & More Travel

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays in Provence
Its scale: Grades rides in four levels: Balade up to 40 km and 300 m, Loisir under 50 km and 600 m, Sportif 50 to 80 km and up to 1000 m and Expert over 80 km and over 1000 m.
Why choose them: Ride & More Travel is a small team of three specialised guides based in Pernes-les-Fontaines.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel range, bike type and guide or support vehicle option for your dates.
Not the fit if: you want to ride outside Provence, as its trips run in that one region.
Published price: Côtes du Rhône et Dentelles de Montmirail, 4 days, is listed from 1075 € per person, with nights, breakfasts, luggage transfer and bike rental included. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: rideandmore.com/en/contact-ride-and-more-travel

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Ride & Seek

Best for: Long guided road tours on history routes
Its scale: Grades tours in espresso cups, from Cappuccino at 30 to 50 km and 200 to 500 m climbing a day to Quattro espressi at 100 to 160 km and 1500 to 4000 m.
Why choose them: Ride & Seek lists cycling tours across 5 continents, with 16 Epics and 34 countries. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews, newest 15 November 2024. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the grade, bike hire rate and stages you can book for your chosen Epic.
Not the fit if: you are a novice cyclist: it says its Epics are less suited to the novice cyclist.
Published price: The Dante Rome to Bologna Gravel tour, 23 April to 11 May 2027, is listed at €9,350. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: rideandseek.com

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Rindo Bike Tour Japan

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours in Japan
Its scale: Ranks tours on a 1 to 5 scale, from Level 1 (flat roads and bike paths, 3 to 4 hours riding a day) to Level 5 (7 to 9 hours a day).
Why choose them: Caps its group guided tours at a maximum of 12 riders, with a road crew acting as guide, mechanic and driver. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 158 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the rider level of your chosen tour and the e-bike fee if you want help on climbs.
Not the fit if: your children are under 12, as group trips take children aged 12 and over with a parent or guardian.
Enquiry: biketourjapan.com/contact

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Rooster Bike Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours across 8 European destinations
Its scale: Grades tours as Gentle at an average 35 km a day, Moderate at 55+ km and Challenging at 75+ km, with 2-4, 3-5 and 4+ hours of daily saddle time.
Why choose them: Says it has 15 years of adventure tourism experience and over 45,000 explorers on its biking and hiking adventures. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.4 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 16 May 2025. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the single supplement and the e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
Not the fit if: you want a guide riding with you, as its tours are self-guided and you cycle without a guide.
Published price: Loire Valley 8-Day Gentle, 8 days, from €1,320, self-guided. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: roosterbiketours.com

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Saddle Skedaddle

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling holidays worldwide
Its scale: Grades holidays 1 to 5 per cycling type, from family Grade 1 at 10-20 miles or 15-35 km a day, mostly flat, to Grade 4 at 30-50 miles or 48-80 km with long or steep climbs.
Why choose them: Lists 39 guaranteed departures across adventure, road, leisure, MTB and gravel trips. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 73 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the trip notes and grade of the holiday you want and whether e-bike hire is offered on it.
Not the fit if: you need a group date to run whatever the numbers, as group trips need a minimum number of riders before they go ahead.
Published price: Lake Garda to Venice, a self-guided family trip of 8 days, costs from £1,945. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: skedaddle.com/pages/contact-our-team-us

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Slow Active Tours

Best for: Self-guided cycling tours in Puglia
Its scale: Grades trips Easy, Easy-Moderate, Moderate or Challenging, with the Salento bike tour rated Easy and the Puglia and Matera gravel bike tour Moderate.
Why choose them: Its cycling tours run in Puglia and Basilicata, from the 6-day Salento bike tour to the 8-day Puglia and Matera gravel bike tour. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike rental price on your tour and the season price table for your dates.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 5 days of departure, as withdrawal then costs 100% of the total.
Published price: The self-guided Salento bike tour, 6 days, is listed from €600 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan.
Enquiry: slowactivetours.com/en/info/52-quotation-and-booking

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Slow Pedals Vietnam

Best for: Guided cycling tours in Vietnam
Its scale: Rates routes Easy (40 to 60 km a day, under 400 m), Moderate (60 to 90 km, 500 to 800 m), Hard (80 to 100 km, 800 to 1,200 m) or Very Hard (80 to 120 km, 1,000 to 2,000 m).
Why choose them: Slow Pedals describes six cycling routes in Vietnam, from the 3-5 day Mekong Delta to the 14-21 day Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City ride.
Ask for: Ask for the route difficulty, guide team and support van set-up for your chosen route.
Not the fit if: you have no travel insurance or had surgery within 6 months, which its pre-tour procedure flags for extra screening.
Website: slowpedals.com

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Top Bike Tours Portugal

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
Its scale: Grades routes Easy, Easy to moderate, Moderate, Moderate to hard or Hard, from up to 50 km a day on flat terrain to 50 to 100 km with strong climbs.
Why choose them: Founded in 2013, it started as a bicycle rental and maintenance shop run by owner Sérgio Marques. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 120 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 5 reviews, newest 28 July 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a proposal on your chosen route with the e-bike or carbon road bike add-on priced.
Not the fit if: you may cancel a guided tour within 30 days of the start, as no refund is given then.
Published price: Porto to Santiago Coastal Way, 8 days, is from €1,587 per person self-guided in low season with 2 sharing. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: topbiketoursportugal.com

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Tour de Vines

Best for: Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
Its scale: Grades each tour, for example Easy, Medium or Interm +. France tours are easy to intermediate, with daily rides averaging 40 to 55 km on mostly flat or gently rolling roads.
Why choose them: Tour de Vines ran its first tour in 2005 and became a full-time business in 2012. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 64 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the e-bike hire price and the hotel list for your chosen departure.
Not the fit if: anyone in your group is under 18, the minimum age on scheduled group guided tours.
Published price: The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail group weekend, 3 days, guided, is listed at $949 per person (AUD) in 2027. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: tourdevines.com.au

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Tourissimo

Best for: Guided Italy tours and Chef Bike Tours
Its scale: Grades tours Recreational (up to about 20 miles a day), Active (up to 30 miles) and Athletic (up to 50 miles).
Why choose them: Magnifica tours take a maximum of 12 guests and Chef Bike Tours a maximum of 14.
Ask for: Ask for the tour level, the private room surcharge and the e-bike fee for your departure.
Not the fit if: you need a refund for weather, pandemics or emergencies, as its cancellation terms make no exceptions for them.
Published price: Its cycling club bike-hotel weeks, typically 8 days/7 nights, cost under US$2,000 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: tourissimo.travel

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Tramuntana Tours

Best for: Guided mountain bike tours in Sóller, Mallorca
Its scale: Grades MTB tours from Grade 1 = Easy to Grade 5 = Difficult, such as the Pollensa to Lluc Monastery tour at Grade 4 and 35KM.
Why choose them: Has rented bikes and run tours in Sóller since 2005. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 367 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the grade of the guided MTB tour and the bike rental price for your dates.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late, as tours cancelled 72 to 24 hours before cost 50% and under 24 hours 100%.
Published price: Guided MTB tour of the Soller Valley, non-technical, 3½ hrs, from 45€, with bike rental extra. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: tramuntanatours.com/about-us/contact-us

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Trek Travel

Best for: Guided bike tours with support vans
Its scale: Grades road trips in four levels, from Level 1 at 1-3 hours, up to 25 mi (40 km) and 1,000 ft (300 m) to Level 4 at 4+ hours, 40-70 mi (60-110 km) and up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).
Why choose them: Trek Travel has been an Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France since 2011. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 556 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Single Occupancy price and the activity level of your chosen trip.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 30 days of departure, as standard tours then give no refund or credit.
Enquiry: trektravel.com/contact-us

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Tuscany Bike Tours

Best for: Guided day bike tours in Chianti
Its scale: Gives each tour a skill level, from Beginner for the 20km Tuscany Bike Tours day to Intermediate/Advance for Chianti to San Gimignano at 30km and 400m of climbing.
Why choose them: Keith and Andy founded Tuscany Bike Tours in 2007. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 209 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the e-bike option and the meeting time for the Tuscany Bike Tours day.
Not the fit if: you might cancel at short notice, as a cancellation within 72 hours of the tour or a no-show incurs the full cost.
Published price: The Tuscany Bike Tours day costs €95 per adult, with a guided tour, van transfers, a 27-speed hybrid bike, helmet, wine and olive oil tasting and lunch included. Read 5 November 2026.
Website: tuscany-biketours.com

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VBT Bicycling Vacations

Best for: Guided bike tours with support vehicles
Its scale: Grades biking by activity level, from Easy at 8-22 miles and up to 1000 feet a day to Moderate/Challenging at 36-54 miles and 3401-4400 feet.
Why choose them: VBT was founded in 1971 by a Middlebury College professor in Vermont. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the activity level, single supplement and e-bike availability on your departure.
Not the fit if: you want challenging riding, as it says 'We don't currently offer any Challenging tours'.
Published price: The Spain & Portugal Coastal Bike Tour, 7 days, costs from US$5,795 per person, double occupancy. Read 5 November 2026.
Enquiry: vbt.com/contact-us

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Veymont Travel

Best for: Private van-supported road cycling tours
Its scale: Labels each tour Hilly or Mountainous with daily distance and climbing, for example Stelvio day 4 at 110 km and 3000 m.
Why choose them: Brothers Romuald and Florian, who also guide, launched Veymont Travel in spring 2018.
Ask for: Ask for a quote for your group size and dates, including bike rental and any pro race package.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late, as cancelling 20 days or less before departure costs 100%.
Published price: The Andalusia tour is from 3590€ per person, based on 4 participants. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Financial guarantee from Groupama Assurance Crédit & Caution, Paris.
Enquiry: veymont-travel.com/contact-us

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44|5 Cycling Tours
Adventure Cycling Association
Apulia Bike Tours
Art of Bicycle Trips
Backroads
Bike Florence & Tuscany
Bikestyle Tours
Ciclismo Classico
Cicloposse Bike Tours
Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
Cigala Cycling Tours
Cycle Fiesta
Cycling Country
Cycling Holidays France
CyclingHero
Cyclomundo
Dolomite Biking
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
Eat Sleep Cycle
EF Adventures
Fat Tire Tours
France Bike Trips
FunActive Tours
Girolibero
Grasshopper Adventures
Gravel Adventure
GravelUp
Headwater
Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays
KVT Adventures
Life on a Bike
Macs Adventure
Mr Biker Saigon
MTB Vietnam
Much Better Adventures
Paradise Cycling
Portugal Bike
Provence Cycling Holidays
Puglia Cycle Tours
Ride & More Travel
Ride & Seek
Rooster Bike Tours
Saddle Skedaddle
Slow Active Tours
Top Bike Tours Portugal
Tour de Vines
Tourissimo
Tramuntana Tours
Tuscany Bike Tours
VBT Bicycling Vacations
Veymont Travel

Which of these companies protect your money?

20 of the 61 companies with cards name a scheme, bond, insurer or client account that protects payments if they fail; check the number with the scheme before you pay.

44|5 Cycling Tours: Insolvency insurance through International Passenger Protection (Malta) Limited with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE
Apulia Bike Tours: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571)
Cycle Fiesta: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds
Cycling for Softies: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711)
Cycling Holidays France: Financial guarantee through Triglav Insurance Company
Cyclomundo: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee
EF Adventures: Member of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, with $1 million posted to reimburse advance payments
France Bike Trips: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris
FunActive Tours: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I)
Girolibero: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132)
Grasshopper Adventures: ABTA member providing financial protection for UK package holidays
Gravel Adventure: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879
GravelUp: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009
Headwater: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights
Macs Adventure: Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210
Paradise Cycling: Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT)
Pedal Ventures: Payments held in an independent trust account through Protected Trust Services (member 6279)
Puglia Cycle Tours: Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome
Slow Active Tours: Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan
Veymont Travel: Financial guarantee from Groupama Assurance Crédit & Caution, Paris

Who to contact first

Start with the 40 companies on this page that publish both a price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and riding level.

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

What the price includes and excludes, line by line: hotels, meals, bike, e-bike or road bike upgrade, support van, transfers.
The riding: daily distances and climbing, the surface and how the group splits by level.
The deposit, when the balance is due and what you lose if you cancel.
Which scheme protects your money and the number to check it.

Cycling tour difficulty grades: the questions people ask

What should I ask a cycling tour company before booking?

What the price includes, line by line; the daily distances and climbing; whether the bike, an e-bike or a road bike upgrade costs extra; the deposit and what you lose if you cancel; and which scheme protects your money.

Do these companies provide the bikes?

51 of the 61 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 47 say e-bikes are offered. Check the model and any upgrade charge on your quote.

Can I book with these companies directly?

Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes.

Do these companies all sell the same kind of trip?

No. Each card names the trip or offer the company's own website gives; lengths, riding levels, styles and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., GravelUp and Girolibero, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?

9 of the 61 companies with cards: Cycling for Softies, Headwater, Life on a Bike, Macs Adventure, Puglia Cycle Tours, Ride & Seek, Rooster Bike Tours, Top Bike Tours Portugal and Trek Travel. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

46 of the 61 publish a cancellation scale on their own websites; the cancellation terms page compares them. Ask each for the full scale in writing before you pay a deposit.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these companies chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table, built from the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often; its own website publishes a difficulty or riding-level scale. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.