Expect beautiful training trips on beautifully asphalted, car-free roads. Roads that are far from being flattened by hordes of cyclists. On the contrary! You will cycle through Arcadian mountain landscapes, past numerous picturesque bays or the fabulous lagoon of Heraion and enjoy the beautiful views along the famous Corinth Canal, which connects the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea. This perpendicular waterway - a canyon 70 meters deep over a length of 6.3 km - is one of the attractions in this bicycle-friendly region.
A drive to the west of the Peloponnese peninsula (towards Olympia) will bring you close to the mountain peak of Kylini, which offers breathtaking panoramas at an altitude of 2,374 meters. With a loop south of Loutraki (towards Sparta) you can even climb up to 2,500 meters and this in just 125 kilometers.
Would you prefer to conquer fewer altimeters? Then choose routes along the coast. In short, Loutraki is the ideal base for a variety of tours, ranging from heavy climbing to flat rides.
Also read last winter that professional riders had to fly home again after snowfall and persistent rain in and around the Spanish Calpé made training impossible?
None of this in Loutraki and surroundings! Due to the microclimate it is pleasant to cycle practically all year round. After all, Greece borders almost completely on the sea and the constant breeze from the water surface provides ideal conditions for athletes in the spring and autumn.