Bespoke in every way

Whether you are a keen cyclist, a regular francophile or a first time visitor to France with little cycling experience, we can plan a holiday which you will both enjoy and treasure.

Our bespoke itineraries offer a combination of exercise and relaxation. We generally book two nights in each hotel, the Gentle Tourer, one day to cycle between hotels and one day to relax or cycle locally. The circular routes mean you start and finish at the same hotel.

Our Super Softie option is a stay in one hotel for the duration of your holiday. This is relaxation with as little or as much cycling as you want. Every day can be different as we give you lots of ideas and information about where you can go each day, and best of all there is no need to pack and unpack too frequently.

And for the truly imaginative we have two long distance routes, a strenuous Point to Point between the Rivers of the Tarn and Provence, across the Massif Central, and a gentler Point to Point between the Loire and Mayenne criss-crossing the little known rivers of the Pays de la Loire.

We have introduced the Slimline Susis which are perfect for anyone wanting the luxury of a Susi holiday but not necessarily the full gourmet version.

Flexibility. At Cycling for Softies we pride ourselves on our unique flexibility. You can choose a date and a region and together we tailor-make your cycling
holiday, arranging something special to suit you. You can cycle as little or as
much as you like.

Personalised, bespoke itineraries. We plan these together. You can start any day of the week and stay from 3 to 14 nights or even longer, moving onto new hotels after one or two nights or staying in one hotel for the whole period.

Gourmet dinners every night. Your holiday price is inclusive of bed, breakfast and a gourmet dinner every night of your stay, so except for a light lunch and drinks with dinner, there will be nothing further you have to pay while you are away.

Individually chosen hotels. We include chateaux hotels and Michelin starred restaurants among our small, privately owned and personally managed hotels and restaurants. I have visited all the hotels and restaurants we include in our itineraries.

On the spot support in France. Mature, interesting and interested staff meet you at your base hotel in France. Over a welcoming regional aperitif you plan your routes together using their in-depth knowledge of the region.

Listening to your comments. Each year we invite our holidaymakers to tell us about their holidays. Driven by their response and enthusiasm, we believe we now offer the best cycling holiday experiences in France.

See also:

Family Cycling Holidays
Group Cycling Holidays