Days on this trip are built around riding, eating and sleeping well. You wake to a hearty breakfast, then pick your route for the day — there are multiple options daily, from mountain passes to a scenic valley route — and set off through vineyards, villages and riverside trails. A follow van and support crew stay on the routes with spare parts, tools and backup bikes, so a flat tyre or a chain issue doesn't end your day. Lunch is at carefully selected local spots, with reservations handled for you, and dinners are group meals featuring regional specialities.

What separates this from a self-guided cycling holiday is the amount of logistics taken off your hands. Luggage transfers are included, so your bags are waiting at the next hotel when you arrive. Routes are planned and tried in advance. Ground transportation to and from the airport is included, so you don't have to navigate trains and highways. Bike rentals are available and maintained daily, with SAG support, and e-bikes are an option.

The accommodation is a big part of the appeal: the trip features centuries-old châteaux turned five-star hotels, so every evening ends somewhere with a bit of history and a lot of comfort. The operator describes the stays as making every evening unforgettable.

You ride with bilingual local guides as well as professional BRAG staff. The local guides are there for insider knowledge and hidden gems — one guest mentioned a guide introducing the group to pub owners, farmers and artists along the route, which gave the trip a side you wouldn't get riding alone.

The food and drink are woven into the riding rather than tacked on. Daily wine tastings, riverside picnics and fine dining are included, with authentic local flavours from chefs in the regions visited. The operator's own framing is that every pastry, pour and picnic is part of the training plan.

The trip is seven days and six nights, and the listed departure runs Friday 19 June to Thursday 25 June 2027, starting at $4595 per person. The operator notes that departure is filling fast.

What's included

- Six nights' accommodation in five-star châteaux - Hearty breakfasts - Lunches at selected local spots, with reservations handled - Group dinners featuring regional specialities - Daily wine tastings, riverside picnics and fine dining - Expertly planned routes with multiple options daily - Luggage transport between destinations - Support personnel, follow van and SAG support - Bilingual local guides and professional BRAG staff - Bike rentals and daily maintenance, with e-bikes available - Ground transportation to and from the airport

What's not included

- Travel to and from the trip's starting point before airport pickup - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Anything not listed as included