FAQ - How long will it take?

Most riders take between 8 and 20 days, with the average somewhere around 14 - of course, daily distances covered are affected by any number of factors and personal preferences :  style and speed of riding (racing along, or touring pace); the route taken; un-supported or supported (carrying own luggage, or with a vehicle doing so) ... the options are endless.

Taking two weeks is comfortable and provides a pleasant experience for most riders

Rest days ? -  feedback seems to indicate that most people that plan (and take) rest days regret the decision - finding it harder to get started again after a day, or more, off the bike - preferring to keep the legs moving.   The compromise that we used on our French trip was to schedule some half/shorter days to take in side-trips.     (They were usually wine-related . . .  touring a Champagne house, tasting at Nuits St Georges etc.)