Bike self in France

With its self-guided cycling and hiking tours in 2010, Discover France (8502 E. Via de Ventura #124, Scottsdale, AZ 85258; 800/960-2221 or 480/905-1235) is including the use of Garmin GPS units.

Thirty-plus itineraries from four to 14 days are offered, with baggage transfer and emergency support. Example — the six-night “Alsace Wine Country” bicycle tour, from Strasbourg to Colmar, costs €898 ($1,170) per person, double occupancy, for two-star hotels and €1,125 ($1,591) for three- and four-star hotels.