Where To Go in June

This journey is taken mostly by electric bike with some walking.

For cycling we use front suspension electric mountain bikes. Cycles are between 35 – 55 kms on a wonderful mix of quiet tarmac roads, gravel roads, cart tracks, meadows and narrow forest trails. The off-road trails take a little getting used to, but Slow Cyclists of all ages and abilities almost always find them the cycling highlight of their time with us. Transylvania is hilly so it is important to have a moderate level of cycling fitness and be comfortable on dirt roads and paths, up and downhill. However, this journey is suitable for almost all levels of cyclist.

On foot, the walks tend to last between 1-3 hours, taking us through a mix of pastoral and wild landscapes. The walks are not technical but there are hills with steep sections, so moderate fitness is required.

The journey has the potential for a lot of flexibility. There are many different route options each day and the precise split between road and off-road depends on the ability and confidence of the group.

For a more challenging experience in Transylvania, see our journey along the Via Transilvanica.

This journey is taken almost exclusively by electric bike although we sometimes incorporate a short walk or two.

For cycling we use front suspension electric mountain bikes. Cycles are between 40 – 65 kms, mostly on gravel roads and paths but we also take in some quiet tarmac roads. The tracks have long sections that require good balance due to loose gravel. This is a hilly part of Spain so prepare for steep sections. A good level of cycling fitness is required, along with confidence in your ability to cycle up and downhill off road on bumpy tracks.

Any walks will be no more than 2 hours. These are straightforward and generally not challenging.

This journey is taken mostly by electric bike with one planned walk. For cycling we use front suspension hybrid electric bikes. Cycles are 10 – 45 kms, on a mix of quiet tarmac roads, with some off-road and forest tracks with a few long hills, both up and down. Some tracks have sections that require good balance due to loose gravel. A moderate level of cycling fitness is required, but this journey is suitable for almost all levels of cyclist and we can be flexible with routes, depending on the confidence of the group. We’ve only included one short 4 km walk, but you will have some free time to explore the beautiful grounds of Thirlestane Castle on foot.

Find out more about our activity levels here.

This journey is taken mostly by electric bike with some walking.

For cycling we use front suspension electric mountain bikes because of the variety of terrain. Cycles are 20 – 50 kms mainly on quiet tarmac roads with some gravel roads and paths. There are sections that require good balance due to loose gravel and broken tarmac. We are cycling through mountainous regions so there will be steep sections. A moderate level of cycling fitness and an ability to cycle up and downhill is required, but this journey is suitable for almost all levels of cyclist.

On foot, each of the hikes take between 2 – 3 hours. There are some steep up and downhill sections on stony tracks and cobblestones. To enjoy and complete the hikes, you’ll need to be comfortable walking up and downhill on uneven ground.

This journey is taken mostly by electric bike with some walking.

For cycling we use front suspension hybrid electric bikes. Cycles are 30 – 65 kms, mostly on smooth, quiet, well-maintained asphalt roads. Cycling around the islands will be generally flat and undulating with some climbs. You will encounter traffic on these roads, but it is not heavy and it should not impact your enjoyment. A moderate level of cycling fitness and an ability to cycle up and downhill is required, but this journey is suitable for almost all levels of cyclist.

On foot, the walks will be up to two hours long with ascents up to 400-500m, on occasionally uneven terrain with hilly sections. We will be hiking on at least two days of this trip.

The cycling and hiking on this journey has the potential for flexibility.

Find out more about our activity levels here.

This journey is taken mostly by electric bike with some walking.

For cycling we use front suspension electric mountain bikes because of the variety of terrain. Cycles are between 25 – 45 kms, mostly on quiet tarmac roads with a few gravel tracks. There are a few long hills – both up and down – that can challenge the legs. A moderate level of fitness and some cycling experience is required, but this journey is suitable for almost all levels of cyclist and we have plenty of time to take it slow.

On foot, the hikes are up to 8 kms. There are steep up and downhill sections on stony tracks. To enjoy and complete the hikes, you’ll need a moderate level of fitness.