The intense mountainous regions of Crete might give the cyclist the impression of a somewhat difficult endeavor with endless hills, rocky paths and barren mountainsides exposed to sun and heat.
However, this is not always the case. Steep hills are often followed by a small or large plateau, level meadows or flat areas, while the coastal regions often prove to be the ideal destination for bike lovers.
Always taking into consideration your best possible satisfaction, not only as far as the natural beauty of the visited regions is concerned, but also for the effort required for the cycling trips, our program of this year includes some of the most impressive routes. They are designed for organized groups with a minimum attendance of 8 and a maximum of 16.
The trips are divided into two categories
- The one-day program to places where hikes or other activities (visits by boat, water sports, etc.) often enrich the cycling trips,
- The seven-day program which covers Eastern and Central Crete, with overnight stays in coastal regions and mountain villages.

Bike ride suggestions for 2011

All of our programs start in Heraklion and include:
- Transport with a 16-seater mini-bus
- Mountain bikes and helmets
- A vehicle with trailer for the transport of the bicycles
- Accommodation in small hotels, guesthouses or tents, depending on the program.
- Full board
- Two experienced escorts.



1. Mountain biking around the Lassithi plateau

- Duration: one-day bike tour
- Région: circular bike tour in the plateau of Lassithi (altitude 870m), starting at Seli mountain pass
- Distance: 24 Km
- Biking: 2h-2h½
- Degree of difficultty: easy [*]
- Experience: mountain biking experience required
- Activities at leisure: hiking to Psychro cave, where according to th Greek mythology, Zeus was born
- Difference in altitude: 950m - 870m
- Meal: picnic lunch in the nature
- Groups: minimum 8, maximum 16 persons
- Price per person: 54,00€

2. Mountain biking to lake Kournas

- Duration: one-day bike tour
- Région: north-west part of Rethymnon province, between Atsipopoulo, lake Kournas and Georgioupolis
- Distance: 32 Km
- Biking: 2h½-3h
- Degree of difficultty: easy [*]
- Experience: mountain biking experience required
- Activities at leisure: swimming, pedalo and canoe-kayak in the lake of Kournas
- Difference in altitude: 200m - 350m - 0m
- Meal: picnic lunch next to the lake
- Groups: minimum 8, maximum 16 persons
- Price per person: 59,00€

3. Mountain biking along the north-east coast of Mirabelo province

- Duration: one-day bike tour
- Région: north-east part of Mirabelo province, along the Elounda bay
- Distance: 38 Km
- Biking: 3h½ - 4h
- Degree of difficultty: more demanding bike tour [***]
- Experience: good mountain biking experience required
- Activities at leisure: swimming, optional visit by boat to Spinalonga island
- Difference in altitude: 380m - 0m- 400m - 0m
- Meal: picnic lunch
- Groups: minimum 8, maximum 16 persons
- Price per person: 59,00€

4. Mountain biking in eastern and central Crete

- Duration: seven-day bike expedition
- Région: East Crete and central mountainous regions of the island
- Groups: minimum 8, maximum 16 persons
- Price per person: 957,00€, in full board basis
- Accommodation: in double-bedrooms (small hotels and guesthouses). Supplement for single room 140,00€.

Summary program

Day 1 : Arrival in Heraklion - Transfert to Sissi
Overnight: in guesthouse at Sissi \ Dinner: in tavern
Day 2: Fourni - Elounda - Agios Nikolaos
Distance: 65km, paved roads (70%), dirt roads (30%) \ Difference in altitude: 0m – 570m – 0m - 150m - 0m \ Degree of difficulty: medium [**] \ Overnight: in hotel*** at Agios Nikolaos \ Dinner: in tavern
Day 3: Kroustas - Katharo plateau - Lassithi plateau
Distance: 52km, paved roads (60%), dirt roads (40%) \ Difference in altitude: 450m – 1550m – 870m \ Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***] \ Overnight: in guesthouse at Lassithi plateau \ Dinner: in tavern
Day 4: Lassithi plateau - Kastelli - Knossos - Héraklion
Distance: 58km, paved roads (80%)  dirt roads (20%) \ Difference in altitude: 870m – 1050m – 30m \ Degree of difficulty: medium [**] \ Overnight: in hôtel*** at Heraklion \ Dinner: in tavern
Day 5: Kroussonas - mountain pass of Schinakas - Zaros
Distance: 56km, paved roads (60%), dirt roads (40%) \ Difference in altitude: 750m – 1560m – 340m \ Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***] \ Overnight: in guesthouse at Zaros \ Dinner: in tavern
Day 6 :Zaros - Amari valley - Méronas
Distance: 52km, paved roads (90%), dirt roads (10%) \ Difference in altitude: 340m – 600m – 300m – 380m – 620m \ Degree of difficulty: medium [**] \ Overnight: in tents (Wild Nature camp)\ Dinner: at the camp site
Day 7: Méronas - Kourtaliotiko gorge - Prévéli palm grove - Return by coach to Heraklion
Distance: 46km, paved roads (60%), dirt roads (40%) \ Difference in altitude: 620m – 780m – 430m – 600m – 0m – 250m – 0m \ Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***] \ Overnight: in hotel*** at Héraklion \Dinner: in tavern
Day 8: Departure from Crete