Welcome to

Taiwan

Highlights

Cycling in Taiwan combines dramatic coastal roads, high mountain passes, and vibrant local culture. Experience this island, a paradise for cyclists, with scenery and challenges you won’t find anywhere else.

Tour Info

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Who is this tour for

Taiwan delivers it all: fast coastal roads along the Pacific, rolling hills, and one of the longest and highest paved climbs on earth.

The tour suits cyclists comfortable riding 75-170 km per day, with an average elevation gain of around 1,700 m, including one epic stage of over 4,000 m. A support van rides with the group every day, so if your legs need a break, you can always hop in and jump back in the saddle when you’re ready.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

From Sea Level to Snowline

Late March sits right in the best stretch of the year for riding in Taiwan, warm enough for comfortable long days without the oppressive heat and humidity of summer, and ahead of typhoon season. Spring brings dry, settled weather, vivid green landscapes, and the kind of clear mountain visibility that makes the high passes so rewarding. Daytime temperatures generally run 20-27°C, warm enough for jersey and shorts most days. The island’s prevailing winds also run south to north this time of year, in your favor for most of this route. It’s still worth having a packable rain jacket in your bag, just in case.

The mountains are their own climate. As you climb toward Wuling, temperatures drop fast with altitude, and mornings near the 3,275 m summit can sit close to freezing even after a warm start at sea level. Arm and leg warmers, a wind jacket, full-finger gloves, and a buff or neck warmer will make a real difference on the way up and especially on the descent. Sun protection matters everywhere on the island, even in the mountains, so sunscreen stays in the pockets all week.

Gearing Up

This route asks more of your gearing than most trips, from flat coastal roads to Wuling’s climb. If you’re not already set up for sustained climbing, consider swapping to a compact chainring (something like a 50-34 on Shimano) paired with a wider-range cassette (e.g., 11-34 for Shimano). Easier gears mean less strain on your legs over a week of long days, not just easier climbing.

Standard 28 mm road tires handle the whole route fine, though if you’d like more comfort and grip over the many hours in the saddle, 30-32 mm slicks are a good upgrade.

Have your bike serviced before you travel: fresh pads, whether rim or disc brakes, and tires that are new or close to it will make a real difference on the long mountain descents.

What to Pack

Cycling jerseys and bib shorts
Arm and leg warmers
Packable wind/rain jacket
Full-finger gloves
Buff or neck warmer
High SPF sunscreen
Chamois cream
Cycling shoes, helmet, sunglasses
Casual clothes and comfortable shoes for evenings
Personal repair kit (spare tube, tire levers, mini pump or CO2)
One or two extra spare tubes
Everything needed to unpack and pack your bike into its box

What's Included

8 nights
8 breakfasts
9 dinners
7 days of road cycling
Airport transfers
Transportation of your luggage during the stages
Storage of your bike box during the trip
Support van in each stage
Extra support vehicle during the queen stage
Photography service
Water, electrolites, and snacks during the rides
Basic bike repair tools
Basic bike repair service
Official high quality cycling jersey
GPX files for the rides

PRICES

Double Room: €1,900 per person
Single Room: €2,300 per person

What's Not Included

Program & Itinerary

Day 1 – Taipei
Land in Taipei and transfer to the hotel. Spend the afternoon building your bike, unpacking, and getting your first taste of the city, then join the group for a welcome dinner and a briefing on the week ahead.

Day 2 – Kaohsiung to Kenting National Park (150 km, 750 m)
Transfer south to Kaohsiung by van and roll out on stage 1. Fast, flat coastal roads carry you all the way down to Kenting National Park, Taiwan’s tropical southern tip, for a warm-up day that ends with your toes in the sand.

Day 3 – Kenting to Taimali (130 km, 1500 m)
Trace the southeast coast north, with quiet roads, stunning views, and a couple of spicy climbs. Some of the nicest riding the island has to offer. The mountains drop straight into the Pacific here, so keep the sea on your right and the mountains on your left all the way to Taimali, ready for your first taste of east coast life and a well-deserved group dinner.

Day 4 – Taimali to Ruisui (170 km, 2200 m)
The longest stage of the trip, passing Sanxiantai’s famous dragon bridge before continuing through the East Rift Valley: rice paddies, small towns, and two mountain ranges running alongside you the whole way. A big day, and one of the most rewarding.

Day 5 – Ruisui to Hualien (75 km, 700 m)
A short, easy coastal spin to save your legs for what’s coming. Roll into Hualien with energy to spare and enjoy an afternoon to relax and explore before the big one.

Day 6 – Hualien to Lishan (105 km, 4200 m)
The queen stage. Ride from sea level into Taroko Gorge’s marble cliffs, then keep climbing all the way to Wuling, one of the longest and highest paved climbs on earth. This is the day the trip is built around. Add: you can now tick this off from your bucket list!

Day 7 – Lishan to Jiaoxi (120 km, 1600 m)
Today is the payoff for yesterday’s effort. The day opens with a couple of climbs before the road tips downhill into a long, sweeping descent through pine forest switchbacks all the way to Jiaoxi on the northeast coast. With the afternoon still ahead of you, there’s time for a tasting at the award winning Kavalan Distillery, a soak in the local hot springs, or both.

Day 8 – Jiaoxi to Taipei (80 km, 1300 m)
The final stage. A couple of mountain ranges stand between Yilan and Taipei, but a quiet, scenic road carries you up and over, all the way back down into the Taipei basin. You’ll close out your adventure winding through Fu De Keng cemetery for one last stretch of twisting roads and sweeping views over the city before you roll back in. Group dinner tonight to celebrate the end of the tour.

Day 9 – Taipei
Pack up the bikes and check out. Spend a relaxed final morning in the city, one last walk, one last market snack, then gather for a farewell dinner before the transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Your Local Guides

Luca & Marco

Luca and Marco are from the Le Marche region and know the best routes for cycling and stunning views. With their local experience, they will create tailored routes for the group to discover the most beautiful places and hidden gems of the area.

Join them for a memorable ride through the heart of Le Marche, guided by those who know it best.