Helping you choose... Tour Style
Simply Explore, Classic Explore, Premium Explore Explore adventures come in three distinct styles. If you’re looking for something simple, fun and fl exible, choose Simply Explore. For authentic travel experiences in inspiring destinations, try our popular Classic Explore tours. Or, for the classic experience with a little more comfort, look out for Premium Explore. The choice is yours!
Cycle Grades Easy, Moderate, Challenging, Tough
All of our rides are graded to help you choose the right trip, from ‘easy’ through ‘moderate’ and ‘challenging’ to ‘tough’. Our grading takes into account the daily cycling distances, as well as the terrain, the altitude and the amount of ascent. A detailed defi nition of each cycle grade can be found on the fold-out fl ap on the back cover. You can also fi nd more tour specifi c information, including daily distance charts, on individual tour pages and on our website.
Tour Comfort Basic, Simple, Standard, Comfortable
When planning tours our philosophy has always been to fi nd the accommodation to fi t the route, not the other way round. So although most of our cycling tours stay at standard quality three star hotels, we may sometimes use simple or basic accommodation if that’s all there is available.
Pyrenees to the Med
Tour code: CPM Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Cycle grade: Easy
DURATION DAYS 8
For more details on all our tour categories please refer to the inside back cover of this brochure.
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Explore is passionate about responsible travel. We work hard to ensure that our tours deliver real benefi ts to the local communities we visit by employing local people, staying in locally owned accommodation and including visits to worthwhile projects wherever feasible. By cycling in small groups, respecting local cultures and traditions, reducing waste and offsetting the CO2
emissions from all our fl ights, we minimise our impact on the environment.
“The company strives to ensure that its impact on the environment is minimal, its workers around the world are treated fairly and local cultures and customs are respected.” The Sunday Times
Explore supports a range of charities and good causes across the world. We are proud to have gained the Five Star status from the Association of Independent Tour Operators in recognition of our commitment to sustainable tourism.
Tour essentials
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We have graded all our cycling adventures to help you choose the right trip. You will also find more detailed information about the terrain, the bikes and daily cycling distances on individual tour pages.
Easy
Suitable for cyclists who enjoy easy and relatively short rides on flat or gently undulating terrain. Ideal if you simply want to explore a region by bike at a relaxed pace.
Moderate
Medium length rides are suitable for cyclists who are used to undulating routes with occasional energetic climbs. You’ll be cycling mainly on trails and quiet roads and you should have a reasonable level of fitness.
Choose your Comfort Level
We’ve given each of our tours a comfort rating to give you a general idea about the standard of accommodation you will be staying in at the end of your day’s adventure.
Often you’ll stay in different styles of accommodation during your trip; so we make an average rating across the entire tour. For more details on each tour, and to see more specific information about where you will stay each night, please see our tour tour notes.
Tour Comfort Basic
Our basic accommodation can offer the most rewarding and memorable places to stay. These are usually communal or camping style with shared facilities. Running hot and cold water may be unreliable and overall comfort levels are basic.
Simple
These are often small, family run establishments or campsites which provide a no-frills experience with adequate amenities and service standards. Sleeping arrangements are simple, sometimes with en suite facilities.
Standard
Mid-range accommodation which offers a good level of service often with other amenities such as a restaurant, bar, garden or swimming pool. Generally rooms will be comfortable with en-suite facilities.
Comfortable
Hand-picked and chosen for their character, location or local importance, these properties have excellent facilities and a higher level of comfort and service. They provide the perfect wind down after an active day.
Choose your Tour Style What style of adventurer are you? Choose between our Simply, Classic and Premium tours.
Simply Explore
Light on your pocket but not on adventure, these fun and flexible tours let you choose how much or little you spend on activities, sightseeing and food. Staying in simple accommodation, these tours are great value for money, using mainly public transport to get around; you are assured of a fun and authentic travel experience
Classic Explore
Packed with adventure, these tours offer inspiring destinations and authentic travel experiences at a reasonable price. Using all kinds of transport and accommodation, we’ll take you off the beaten track to discover the true heart of the people and places you visit.
Choose your Activity
Discover a region or country on two wheels - the best way to get under its skin.
Premium Explore
These tours are perfect if you want to combine an original, off-beat classic adventure with the added comfort of hand-picked accommodation chosen for its character, location or local importance. Revel in adventurous days followed by relaxing nights.
Challenging
Longer, more demanding rides for cyclists who enjoy hilly terrain with some challenging ascents. The routes demand a good level of fitness and may include some non-technical, off-road riding.
Tough
Tough grade cycling takes us into more demanding terrain, with long and steep climbs, sometimes on difficult surfaces and at high altitudes. These rides suit experienced cyclists with high levels of fitness and mental stamina.
We have a wide range of cycling tours across 35 countries, we are sure you will find an adventure to suit you.
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