We offer personalised itineraries so there is a Cycling for Softies holiday to suit everyone. Whether you’re a keen cyclist, a regular francophile or a first time visitor to France with little cycling experience, we can plan a cycling holiday which you will both enjoy and treasure... (read more: cycling holiday options).

Each year we listen very carefully to comments made by our holidaymakers and take action accordingly. Driven by their suggestions the company now offers ten separate cycling regions throughout France and amongst our individually chosen French hotels we include châteaux hotels and Michelin starred restaurants... (read more: perfectly chosen hotels) .

Perhaps it is then no coincidence that our holidaymakers return again and again - 75% each year.

France is famous for its cuisine and delicious dinners are an essential part of our French cycling holidays. Gourmet meals are included for each night booked...(read more: exquisite menus)

See also: the Susi Difference.

The Black Forest Wine Trail

An additional route starting from our Alsace base, which runs beside the river Rhine, on the German side where there are cafés with coffee and cake available all day, stunning hotels to stay in and miles and miles of cycle paths... (see: cycling holidays in the Alsace).

Haute Provence, where the Vaucluse plain melds with the limestone hills of the Rhone Valley. No need to climb the highest mountain in Provence, but a sensational route around Mont Ventoux including a stay in Sault and a cycle through the lavender fields... (see: cycling holidays in the Provence).

Our group holiday for 2010

Our one week group holiday is always popular. In 2010, it is in the Loire starting Saturday 31st July. There will be 4 nights in Chinon and 3 nights in Azay le Rideau. If you are holidaying on your own or with a friend and would like to join a small group of cyclists with a leader, contact the office.

Luxury Chateau

A 3 night luxury Champagne Chateau Escape in a charming moated chateau with a champagne tasting included. Easily reached on the Eurostar via Paris.

The Champagne Ardennes

Trans-Ardennes cycle track beside the river Meuse, and the Ravel rail track into Belgium. Perfect for those holidaymakers who may want the choice to either cycle or travel by train or both. Ideal for those looking for something different.

Despite the history of its ancient fortified villages, the Maginot Line, the interesting architecture, famous literary figures and its distinctive regional cuisine, the region is barely discovered. Our riverside hotel base in Haybes is a smart family-run hotel owned and run by enthusiastic hoteliers with an excellent restaurant. Our other hotels also include a fortified castle... (see: cycling holidays in the Champagne Ardennes).

Slimline Susis - Perfect for anyone wanting the luxury of a Susi holiday but not necessarily the full gourmet version.

We provide everything you would normally expect from Cycling for Softies, but don’t include the gourmet evening meal in the price. You stay in exceptional hotels in colourful medieval towns and villages with plenty of dinner venues to suit all palates and pockets. We only offer the Slimline Susis for 5 nights and in regions where our base hotel has no restaurant. It is available in Alsace, Provence, Chateaux of the Loire and Venise Verte.

For holidays longer than 5 nights the extra nights would include dinner.