Winter destinations in comparison

Gitta Beimfohr

 · 29.11.2008

Winter destinations in comparisonPhoto: BIKE Magazin
Winter destinations in comparison
Summer in four hours: A short break from winter - but where to? And how much sun can you really expect? An overview of possible destinations.

It's only really summery in winter in the southern hemisphere. But just a few hours' flight away from the slush, bikers can at least unpack their shorts. You can find the most popular destinations for a short winter break in the table below. Including distance, temperatures and average flight price. All this information relates to the coldest but cheapest time of year in terms of flight prices: January. But even with a maximum temperature of 21 degrees, you shouldn't forget your warm jackets. Because as soon as you head up the mountains, a biting cold wind can blow in the Canary Islands. At the top, on the Teide (Tenerife), there is usually even snow in winter. If you are travelling to Morocco, you should rather tour through the southern foothills of the Atlas Mountains or through the desert valleys. Rain clouds often linger on the northern mountain ridges in winter.

  * These figures refer to the coldest month of January, the flight prices apply outside the Christmas holidays. (Status: 11/2008)Photo: BIKE Magazin * These figures refer to the coldest month of January, the flight prices apply outside the Christmas holidays. (Status: 11/2008)  When the desert is in bloom, it rains. In winter, you are better off travelling to the south of the Atlas Mountains.Photo: BIKE Magazin When the desert is in bloom, it rains. In winter, you are better off travelling to the south of the Atlas Mountains.

Gitta Beimfohr joined the BIKE travel resort during her tourism studies when the Strada delle 52 Gallerie on the Pasubio was closed to mountain bikers. Since Gitta crossed the Alps twice at racing speed, she has favoured multi-day tours - by MTB in the Alps or by gravel bike through the German low mountain ranges.

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