Self-guided Tours

Une personne portant un casque et des lunettes de soleil conduit un vélo jaune sur un chemin de terre, en souriant et en faisant un signe de la main. Des herbes hautes bordent le chemin sous un ciel dégagé - une aventure parfaite pour toute agence voyage vélo. - Ekilib

Travel with peace of mind

Self-guided cycling tours offer the perfect balance between autonomy and peace of mind. You choose your dates, destination, and pace, while we take care of all the organization. Carefully designed routes, accommodations suited to cyclists, luggage transport and assistance available at all times: everything is in place so you can ride at your own pace, solo, as a couple, as a family or with friends. You enjoy the freedom of cycling travel, without logistical worries.

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Deux cyclistes casqués se tiennent à côté de leur vélo, surplombant un village au bord d'un lac le long de la Route des lacs Autriche, avec des montagnes alpines, de l'eau et des bâtiments traditionnels, y compris une église avec un haut clocher à l'arrière-plan. - EkilibSelf-guided Tours
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Un grand phare au dôme vert et à la statue ailée se dresse près d'une côte le long de la véloroute Venise-Trieste-Porec, surplombant les eaux bleues, les routes, les voies ferrées et une ville qui s'étend au loin sous un ciel dégagé. - EkilibSelf-guided Tours
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Vue du Grand Canal de Venise au coucher du soleil, avec des vélos et des bateaux glissant sur l'eau, des bâtiments historiques bordant les rives et la basilique Santa Maria della Salute visible sous un ciel partiellement nuageux. - Ekilib

From Mantua to Venice by Bike & Boat

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  • Accommodation: Superior
  • Period: March to October
  • Length of stay: 8 days
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Benefits

Your own pace
Turnkey planning
Independent, never alone
Luggage transfers
Support when you need it
Total freedom

FAQ

Yes, provided you choose a trip whose level matches your actual cycling practice. Ekilib self-guided trips are offered with clearly defined levels, based on mileage, elevation gain, type of terrain and the rhythm of the stages. Before departure, an advisor takes the time to discuss your cycling experience, habits and expectations with you. This exchange helps validate that the route is consistent with your level or adjust certain parameters if necessary. Depending on the destination, the E-bike option can also make the effort easier and make the trip even more comfortable.

Yes. Alone, like two or several people, anything is possible. Self-guided trips are designed precisely to adapt to the way you travel, without imposing a format. Whether you leave with your partner, your your whole crew or simply with yourself, the itinerary and logistics are in place so that everyone can find their own rhythm. Our advisors make sure beforehand that your plan holds the road. The result: you ride freely, without stress… and without having to negotiate every turn.

Yes, you are autonomous… but never left on your own. Everything is put in place so you can travel freely, without having to manage the logistics. The itineraries are prepared in advance, accommodations are reserved, luggage is transported when included, and you have all the information needed to move forward with confidence. If needed, assistance remains reachable throughout the stay. You therefore keep the freedom to ride at your own pace, with the comfort of knowing that everything is organized behind the scenes.

A solution is always planned. In the event of a problem, you have access to an emergency number available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing you to quickly reach the team or the local partner on site. Depending on the situation, assistance can help you remotely, organize an intervention or suggest an alternative to continue the stage or reach the next accommodation. The goal is simple: to allow you to continue your trip in the best possible conditions, without unnecessary stress.

Yes, on most self-guided trips, luggage is transported every day from one accommodation to the next, allowing you to ride light and fully enjoy the stage. Each morning, you leave your bag at the indicated location, and it is transported to the next accommodation, where it awaits you on arrival. This organization is an integral part of the comfort of Ekilib trips and allows you to focus on the essentials: riding and discovering.

Yes, to a certain extent. Depending on the trip and the chosen trip type, it is often possible to adjust the pace or certain elements of the itinerary, especially on self-guided or tailor-made trips. These adjustments are discussed beforehand with an Ekilib advisor, who will assess what is possible according to the terrain, logistics and accommodations. The goal is to build a route that is well-designed, with your level and your wishes.

Yes. Ekilib self-guided trips are available with E-bikes. This option allows you to approach the stages with more comfort, adapt the effort according to the terrain and fully enjoy the route, whatever your level. E-bikes are especially appreciated on self-guided trips, because they offer great flexibility in rhythm and make elevation gain easier.