Wild Atlantic Étape • South • West

This is a pure Wild Atlantic cycling experience. Our routes are designed by cyclists for cyclists and take in all the back roads of the Wild Atlantic Way. Handpicked coffee and lunch stops with superb accommodation to enjoy some R&R after a day in the saddle.

The ten stages of the Etape are broken down into two regions, the South and the West, each comprising five wonderful stages of cycling. The format for each region comprises six night’s accommodation and five days on the bike, and our experienced team of support staff will take care of all the logistics allowing you enjoy the magic of cycling Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. It couldn’t be simpler!

The word ‘Etape’, often used in the context of cycling, refers to a stage and the Wild Atlantic Etape comprises ten stages of some of Europe’s most spectacular coastal cycling.

L’Étape South

The Southwest coast of Ireland offers cyclists a taste of all that is great about Wild Atlantic Way cycling. Classic climbs, sweeping descents and rolling terrain offer the cyclists a myriad of experiences designed to challenge every level of expertise.

Itinerary: Wild Atlantic Etape South

Day 1: Saturday

Overnight Kinsale
Those guests/groups who require Airport transfer to Kinsale need to pre book their transfers, all transfers subject to availability and will be charged at time of booking.

Day 2: Sunday

Stage 1: 102km Kinsale to Skibbereen
Breakfast at leisure
Bike Fit
00 Depart Kinsale
42km Coffee and Cakes in Clonakilty
73km Lunch at the Glandore Inn, Glandore
Overnight and Dinner in Skibbereen

Day 3: Monday

Stage 2: 125km Skibbereen to Bantry
Breakfast at Leisure
52km Coffee & Cakes at Mizen Head.
95km Lunch at Arundels by the Pier.
Overnight & dinner in Bantry.

Day 4: Tuesday

Stage 3: 131km Bantry to KenmareBreakfast at Leisure
50km Coffee & Cakes in Castletownbere
71km Coffee & Cakes in Allihies.
107km Lunch at Helens Bar, Kilmakilloge
Overnight and dinner in Kenmare

Day 5: Wednesday

Stage 4: 107km Kenmare to Caherciveen
Breakfast at Leisure
61km Lunch in Waterville
82km Coffee and Chocolate at the Skellig Chocolate Factory.
Overnight and dinner in Cahersiveen

Day 6: Thursday

Stage 5: 150km Cahersiveen to Dingle
Breakfast at Leisure
71km Coffee & Cakes, Sammy’s Inch Strand Itinerary
107km Lunch Quinn’s Bar, Ventry
Overnight Dingle

Day 7: Breakfast at Leisure

10am Free Transfer available to Killarney Train Station

What’s Included

6 Night’s Accommodation, Bed and Breakfast, based on Twin Room Occupancy (Includes night before the start of Stage 1)
5 Terrific stages of Wild Atlantic Way Cycling
Dinner each evening – excluding evening of arrival
Roadside refreshments – Water/Fruit/Energy Bars
Tour Bike Mechanic
Official Etape Cycling Jersey and Gilet
Luggage Transfers between stages
Complimentary transfer –
- Etape South – Day 1 from Cork Train Station to Kinsale
- Etape South – Day 6 from Dingle to Killarney Train station
- Etape West – Day 1 from Killarney train station to Dingle
- Etape West – Day 6 from Westport to Galway

Optional Extras

Bike Hire from our Signature Trek Road Bike @ €150:00 per tour
Single Room Supplement, subject to availability @ €65:00 per night
Return Airport Transfers @ POA

Terms & Conditions

Free Return Transfer for cyclists & their bikes for group booking of 10+
Free Return Bike transfers from the Uk for orders of 20+
All bookings are 100% refundable if Government Guidance advice is not to travel

L’Étape West

From Kerry with its classic climbs and descents to the coastal hugging stretches through the Burren all the way to Galway. The first three stages of the region offer an amazing contrast of equally dramatic coastal cycling.

Itinerary: Wild Atlantic Etape West