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CYCLING IN KOČEVSKO: EXPLORING THE SECRET FOREST OF SLOVENIA ON TWO WHEELS

In the heart of Slovenia lies the enchanting region of Kočevsko, a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its lush forests, crystal clear water treasures and diverse wildlife, Kočevsko is a paradise for cyclists seeking both adventure and tranquility.

   

UNUSUAL CYCLING ADVENTURES IN KOROŠKA

It’s actually far too beautiful here in Koroška – in the UNESCO Karavanke Geopark, the green Pohorje and the Drava Valley – to go cycling underground. But still we’re going to do it, because it’s a unique experience we don’t want to miss. But before we go underground, we still want to explore all the beauty above ground as well.

   

MOUNTAIN BIKING AROUND THE WEISSENSEE IN CARINTHIA

One of the most beautiful lakes in the Alps is definitely the Weissensee in Carinthia, with its extraordinary beautiful color. The lake is 12 km long and lies at an altitude of 930 m. Once you reach the high valley around the Weissensee, you can reach its little brother, the Pressegger See, in no time. Here you bike over and along the land borders with Italy and Slovenia.

  • GORGES DE LA NESQUE NATURAL WONDER IN THE VAUCLUSEGORGES DE LA NESQUE NATURAL WONDER IN THE VAUCLUSE
    The region around Mont Ventoux is wonderful for cycling. The natural beauty and the beautiful villages follow each other in the wide surroundings of the mountain. The mountain gorges, vineyards, views, hairpin bends, rock formations and typical picturesque villages alternate continuously. We were in the region in mid-September and rode several beautiful rides from camping le Voconce in Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison near the picturesque Vaison-la-Romaine.
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  • ALONG AND AROUND MONT VENTOUXALONG AND AROUND MONT VENTOUX
    Anyone who follows cycling and/or cycles regularly themselves knows the Mont-Ventoux, and for many it is on the bucket list or has already been ticked off - whether several times or not. But what a lot of avid Ventoux cyclists don't know is that the area around Mont Ventoux is also challenging and, above all, very beautiful for cycling. In fact, the region around Bald Mountain is completely unknown to some Ventoux climbers.
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  • EXPLORING ALONG CANALS, RIVERS AND LOCKSEXPLORING ALONG CANALS, RIVERS AND LOCKS
    It is early November, the harvest is off the field and the fields have been plowed. The colors in the landscape are fading, but the beautiful skimming light of the low sun sets the scene for surprises. When you are in the circumstance of being able to spend a few days cycling in such an environment, you are a lucky man! The cycling and other activities take place along and around the Canal du Midi in the Toulouse region.
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  • GORGES DE LA NESQUE NATURAL WONDER IN THE VAUCLUSEGORGES DE LA NESQUE NATURAL WONDER IN THE VAUCLUSE
    The region around Mont Ventoux is wonderful for cycling. The natural beauty and the beautiful villages follow each other in the wide surroundings of the mountain. The mountain gorges, vineyards, views, hairpin bends, rock formations and typical picturesque villages alternate continuously. We were in the region in mid-September and rode several beautiful rides from camping ...
  • ALONG AND AROUND MONT VENTOUXALONG AND AROUND MONT VENTOUX
    Anyone who follows cycling and/or cycles regularly themselves knows the Mont-Ventoux, and for many it is on the bucket list or has already been ticked off – whether several times or not. But what a lot of avid Ventoux cyclists don’t know is that the area around Mont Ventoux is also challenging and, above all, ...
  • EXPLORING ALONG CANALS, RIVERS AND LOCKSEXPLORING ALONG CANALS, RIVERS AND LOCKS
    It is early November, the harvest is off the field and the fields have been plowed. The colors in the landscape are fading, but the beautiful skimming light of the low sun sets the scene for surprises. When you are in the circumstance of being able to spend a few days cycling in such an ...
  • THE SEINE-MARITIME BIKE TOURTHE SEINE-MARITIME BIKE TOUR
    A 325 km round trip bike ride in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region. That’s the area between Le Tréport, Le Havre and Rouen. The Tour of the Seine-Maritime offers cyclists the opportunity to discover the different landscapes of the region.
  • WITH THE RACE, GRAVEL OR MOUNTAIN BIKE IN THE ARIÈGEWITH THE RACE, GRAVEL OR MOUNTAIN BIKE IN THE ARIÈGE
    The Ariège, at the foot of the Pyrenees, is a relatively unknown French department. Unknown’ is therefore not unloved, but certainly unspoiled! Once you have visited the region, you can’t get enough of its beautiful unspoiled nature, historic towns, castles, mountain rivers, peaks and lakes.
  • AUVERGNE, A FORGOTTEN PART OF FRANCE?AUVERGNE, A FORGOTTEN PART OF FRANCE?
    France remains a favorite destination for the Belgian and Dutch (and many other nationalities) vacation cyclist. In 2017, we tried in May to book a cycling vacation in July or August (then we don’t have to look after the grandchildren) in the Auvergne region. Unfortunately, all of our desired locations were fully booked for that ...