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Every autumn, the big travel lists for the new year appear. The well-known travel guide Lonely Planet chose for Best in Travel 2027<\/a> Fifty locations, but National Geographic also included 25 on its list Best of the World 2027<\/a>. For us, it\u2019s always a nice starting point to look: where is it beautiful to cycle? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We put those lists alongside the cycling calendar for 2027, because that is also great inspiration. This way we come up with a cool list of destinations where you can definitely cycle beautifully in 2025. These are our 25 destinations for next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big stakes of 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2027 is another special year for cycling, especially when you look at the big races. Both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s Tour start in Great Britain, the Giro in Trieste, the Vuelta in Galicia, and almost all the world championships are being held in the French Alps at the same time. Haute-Savoie is rightly the epicenter of cycling in 2027. But where do you want to go? We took a close look at the routes and came up with this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On July 2, the Tour de France starts in Edinburgh. The first stage goes to Carlisle, over the hills of the Scottish Borders and the climb at Melrose. These are exactly the quiet roads you go to the Borders for: little traffic, rolling hills and the valley of the Tweed. Read more the Scottish Borders<\/a> and our story about Cycling from Whitekirk Hill to Edinburgh<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. The Lake District<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second tour starts in Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District, and goes to Liverpool. Those who cycle here know the turns: the Honister and the Hardknott are among the steepest roads in England. But the route along the lakes is also spectacular. Windermre, Thirlmere and Coniston are fantastic. More on destination page England<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Wales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the first time, the Tour de France for men will travel through Wales: the third stage goes from Welshpool to Cardiff, with the final climb of Rhigos and Caerffili in the finale. Our base camp for that stage: Landal Bryn Morfydd in North Wales<\/a>. Do you really want to ride the stages? Then concentrate around the Brecon Beacons. Not a bad idea. More on the destination page Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Trieste and Friuli-Venezia Giulia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Giro d\u2019Italia starts on May 8 in Trieste, and the mythical Monte Zoncolan<\/strong> It is back on the itinerary. Friuli is one of the least known cycling regions in Italy: from the Adriatic coast and the wine hills of the Collio to the unknown Carnic Alps. Read more on the destination page Friuli-Venezia Giulia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ovaro, UD, Italy \u2013 August 21, 2021: Modern Moment dedicated at bike race in the Zoncolan Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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5. Slovenia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first Girorit crosses the border into Slovenia, and the second ride goes from Ljubljana to Koper. A great reason to discover the country of Poga\u010dar and Rogli\u010d: from the Julian Alps to the Karst and the short coast. More on destination page Slovenia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Bormio: Gavia and Mortirolo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The queen's stage of the Giro goes over the Gavia and twice over the Mortirolo. From Bormio you ride both of them, plus the Stelvio. All about these climbs on the destination page Bormio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Haute-Savoie and Mont Blanc \u2013 France<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From August 24 to September 5, 2027, the \u2018Super World Championships\u2019 will be held in Haute-Savoie: after Glasgow in 2023, it will be the second time that almost all disciplines choose their world champion together. The road races will take place on a course near Sallanches and Domancy, where Bernard Hinault became world champion in 1980. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The time trials are around Lake Annecy, and the gravel World Championships are in Ch\u00e2tel. Read more about cycling in the French Alps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More about Lake Annecy: France: A tour of the Lake of Annecy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Galicia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Vuelta starts on September 4 in Santiago de Compostela, and that happens to coincide with a holy year: in 2027, Saint Jacob\u2019s feast day falls on a Sunday. Galicia is green, hilly, and surprisingly quiet. More on destination page Galicia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also: Galicia: EuroVelo 1 through Galicia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most beautiful regions that you actually don\u2019t know about<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

9. Veneto \u2013 Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Forget Venice and venture into the rest of Veneto; for cyclists, that\u2019s easy advice: the Dolomites, Lake Garda, and the beautiful roads around Verona and the cycling hotspot of Bassano del Grappa are all in this region. Discover Dolomites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Le\u00f3n \u2013 Spain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The medieval city of Le\u00f3n is located on the Camino Franc\u00e9s, the most famous pilgrimage route to Santiago. Next year will be a busy year on the Camino, as it is a jubilee year. And in Le\u00f3n, the region in particular, you will also find the Zona Alfa, a perfect off-road destination. You can also cycle the Camino. Combine it with the Vuelta start in Santiago, and you have a perfect end point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. The Route Napol\u00e9on \u2013 Provence, France<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Napol\u00e9on Route between Grasse, Castellane and Sisteron will be 95 years old in 2027. It follows the route Napoleon took in 1815 after his return from Elba, over a series of passes in the Provence mountains. From Castellane you can reach the Gorges du Verdon. It will be a delight! More about cycling in the Provence<\/a> You will find it in the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. \u0160ibenik \u2013 Croatia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the oldest cities in Croatia, on the Dalmatian coast, with the Krka National Park just around the corner. In the spring and autumn, you can cycle along coastal paths and through a quiet inland area. More on Croatia destination page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Southern Sweden (or Southern Norway)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Southern Sweden is perhaps the best place for a fantastic Coolcation. We already wrote about it at an earlier stage. South Sweden Trails<\/strong>. Think of flat coastal roads, beautiful dunes and beaches, a few hours\u2019 bike ride from Malm\u00f6 and also accessible from Copenhagen via the Sontbrug. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about the South Sweden Trails here: https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/verhalen\/zweden\/fietsen-in-zuid-zweden-sydkustleden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More about Sweden on our destination page Sweden<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The link to the complete You'll find South Coast residents here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Saxony-Anhalt and the Elbe (cycle path) \u2013 Germany<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I still find Germany undervalued. It\u2019s such a wonderful, spacious country, with so much diversity. Just think of the difference between the Eifel and the Harz, or between the Black Forest and Bavaria. Saxony-Anhalt is a perfect option for next year. Think of a trip along Dessau, the city of Bauhau, along the Elbe, and with that the Elberadweg, one of the most popular cycling routes in Germany. Yes, even for gravel riders or long-distance cyclists. Around Dessau you cycle through the Dessau-W\u00f6rlitzer Gartenreich, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More about Sachsen-Anhalt<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Killary Fjord and Connemara \u2013 Ireland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you think of Ireland, you think of green pastures, Dublin with Temple Bar and folk music. But this is incredibly beautiful. The Killary Fjord is the most famous fjord in Ireland, on the border of the regions of Galway and Mayo. Combine it with the Great Western Greenway,<\/a> A fantastic, car-free cycling path of 42 kilometers over an old railway line from Westport to Achill. That\u2019s what you want, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Northumberland and St Cuthbert\u2019s Way \u2013 United Kingdom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Northern England in general is amazing. Northumberland is definitely worth a visit! St Cuthbert\u2019s Way is basically a 100-kilometer hiking route from Melrose to Holy Island. As a cyclist, you follow the coast: the Coast & Castles cycling route (NCN 1) runs from Newcastle along the castles of Northumberland to Berwick and on to Edinburgh. A nice prelude to the Tour start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even more amazing regions to discover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

17. Normandy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Normandy you definitely want to cycle. But next year it is 1000 years since William the Conqueror was born. Does that matter? Yes, of course. Because there will certainly be activities that make visiting the region more enjoyable. If you want to cycle a long distance route, cycle the V\u00e9lomaritime<\/a> (EuroVelo 4) along the coast, the D-Day landing beaches and the cliffs of \u00c9tretat. Take me there now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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