The 2027 season
7 trips in 2027
Seven small-group culinary cycling trips, from spring in Tuscany to fall in the mountains. Every one is built around the food: family-run restaurants, local farms and a few very special dinners. Small groups, good roads and even better meals.
Trip 1 of 7 · May 8–15, 2027Tuscany, ItalyCypress roads, hill towns, Brunello and pici. A loop from Siena through Chianti and the Val d'Orcia.
Trip 2 of 7 · May 2027Announcing soonA new trip is announced every week until booking opens on Nov 16. Join the email list to hear first.
Trip 3 of 7 · June 2027Announcing soonA new trip is announced every week until booking opens on Nov 16. Join the email list to hear first.
Trip 4 of 7 · July 10–17, 2027Julian Alps, SloveniaOver the Vršič Pass, down the emerald Soča, two nights at a private villa and an 11-course dinner.
Trip 5 of 7 · Sept 4–11, 2027West Country, EnglandOld inns, Dartmoor and Exmoor, lunch at Holm and a closing dinner at Osip. A loop from Bruton.
Trip 6 of 7 · Sept 18–25, 2027The DolomitesFrom Innsbruck over the Alps into South Tyrol: apple valleys, Val Gardena, speck and strudel.
Trip 7 of 7 · Oct 2027Announcing soonA new trip is announced every week until booking opens on Nov 16. Join the email list to hear first.
How booking works
Nov 16Pricing is announced and email subscribers get first access to book.
Nov 19Booking opens to everyone. 8 riders max per trip.
$1,500 depositHolds your spot. The balance is due 120 days before the trip.
Each trip runs with at least 5 riders, and we confirm it's running before you book flights. Want first access? Join the email list, or email alex@chefalextours.com.
Level bars show how hard each trip is, from 1 (easiest) to 4. A support van follows every ride.
Private trips and groups
Want to bring your own group, or ride one of these routes on your own dates? Get in touch and let's talk.