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Cycling Tours

Cycling Tours

Ride Your Way – Road, Gravel, Culture & Beyond

Explore Our Tours

Discover the World on Two Wheels

At PurpleVelo, we believe that cycling is one of the most immersive ways to discover the world. Every climb, descent, and winding stretch of tarmac invites a deeper connection—not just with the terrain, but with yourself. Whether you seek the rhythm of rolling countryside, the thrill of remote gravel tracks, or the challenge of alpine ascents, our tours are designed to deliver more than just distance.

We know riders come with different motivations. Some are purists chasing solitude and unpredictability, craving raw terrain and minimalist living. Others seek the safety net of a well-oiled itinerary—comfort, clarity, and the reassurance of expert support. At PurpleVelo, we honour both.

Cycling adventure

Our Tour Formats

We craft each experience to be as unique as the rider undertaking it.

Guided Tours

Come with full mechanical support, experienced local guides, vehicle backup, and logistics handled end-to-end.

Guided tour

Self-Guided Tours

Offer more freedom: we provide the route, the bookings, and optional SOS support—so you focus on riding, your way.

Self-guided tour

Specialty Tours

Gravel-Specific Adventures

Explore remote tracks and untouched landscapes on our gravel-specific routes.

Light Bikepacking

Minimalist travel with just the essentials for the ultimate freedom.

Family Cycling Holidays

Kid-friendly routes with plenty of stops and activities for all ages.

Mindful Nature Rides

Detox rides focused on connection with nature and mindfulness.

Ride Difficulty Levels

To help you choose the right tour, all rides are rated from Level 1 to 5

Level Description Distance & Elevation Rider Profile
1 Leisure terrain, scenic stops Up to 40 km/day, low elevation Families, beginners
2 Rolling with mild climbs 40–70 km/day, moderate hills Recreational cyclists
3 Hilly, mountainous terrain 70–100 km/day, 1,000–2,000 m Fit, regular riders
4 Sustained climbs, high passes 100–130 km/day, 2,000–3,000 m Experienced riders
5 Ultra-endurance, technical segments 130+ km/day, 3,000+ m elevation Elite riders, Ironman athletes

*Medical clearance is required for Level 4 & 5 rides.

Signature Experiences

That Go Beyond The Ordinary

Bike & Boat Tours

Sail by night, ride by day—ideal for island-hopping or river cruising

Cross-Continent Epics

Long-haul adventures like Channel to Med, North Sea to Adriatic, Fjord-to-Fjord Norway

River & Lake Loops

Scenic loops around iconic lakes (Como, Garda, Bled) and rivers (Rhine, Danube)

Coastal & Mediterranean

Rides along the Amalfi Coast, Côte d'Azur, and Dalmatian shoreline

Pilgrimage & Heritage

Historic paths like Camino de Santiago, Via Francigena, ancient Greek & Turkish trails

City & Culture Day Tours

Pedal through cities like Florence, Lisbon, and Prague with guided storytelling

Culinary & Wine Rides

Routes through Tuscany, Provence, and Moselle with gastronomic experiences

Epic Col Hunt – Ride the Legends

For the mountain chasers, the summit seekers, and those who believe a perfect day ends above 2,000 metres—we present our Epic Col Hunt: a curated selection of Europe's most iconic climbs.

Passo dello Stelvio

Passo dello Stelvio

Country: Italy

48 switchbacks, stunning altitude, legendary status

Col du Galibier

Col du Galibier

Country: France

Wind-whipped, exposed, revered in Tour de France history

Col de l'Iseran

Col de l'Iseran

Country: France

Highest paved alpine pass in Europe, remote and majestic

Passo di Gavia

Passo di Gavia

Country: Italy

Narrow, eerie, stunning—etched into Giro d'Italia lore

Mortirolo Pass

Mortirolo Pass

Country: Italy

Brutal gradients, Pantani's proving ground

You Choose. We Execute.

Whether you ride to test your limits or to immerse in nature and culture, we have a tour for you. Let us know what kind of rider you are, and we'll build a journey that fits like your favourite pair of bibs.