Classic or Luxury Famous Villages of Provence
France Bike Tours
Cycle in Provence & enjoy fine food, great wine, & stunning scenery!
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length7–8 days
- Prices from€1089 Rates
Overview
This tour is a true cycling experience in Provence through a landscape of tremendous beauty and diversity. Choose between handpicked luxury hotels or classic accommodations on routes that have been designed to allow time for sightseeing in historical towns, relaxing, and tasting its renowned wines, olive oils, cheeses, black truffles, & sun-drenched produce.
Whether you’re a novice or avid rider, Provence is a biking paradise with endless miles of diverse landscapes, from its thyme-laden hills in the Alpilles mountains, the beautiful hilltop villages in the Luberon, the vineyards, olive groves, spectacular views, and untouched treasures. You can stop as frequently as you like to take it all in, the true spirit of a slow vacation.
Savour provencal food and wine bursting with the flavors of the sun, chat with the locals as you walk through the market stalls, and cycle on beautiful routes that will create a memorable cycling vacation.
Highlights
- The diversity of the Luberon mountain range
- Châteauneuf du Pape, unrivaled king of Rhône Valley wines
- Colorful markets
- Avignon and the famous Pope’s Palace
- Olive groves, pine trees, & oak forests
- Hilltop villages of Gordes, Bonnieux, Lacoste, & Roussillon the Colorado Provencal
- The Provencal Venice: Isle sur la Sorgue
- Extension to Arles is possible!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
Day 2: Avignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - St Laurent des Arbres - Avignon, 42 mi. (68 km) +/-310m elevation
Day 3: Avignon - Isle sur la Sorgue, 12 mi. (20 km) optional loop Isle - Pernes les Fontaines - Venasque - Isle sur la Sorgue, 25 mi. (40km) +/-650m elevation
Day 4: Isle sur la Sorgue - Gordes - Roussillon - Isle sur la Sorgue, 38 mi. (61km) +575m/-575m elevation
Day 5: Isle sur la Sorgue - Eygalières - St Remy de Provence, 23 mi. (37km) +/-200m elevation
Day 6: St. Remy - Fontvieille - Les Baux - St. Remy, 26 mi. (42km) +400m/-400m elevation
Day 7: Transfer to Avignon, depatureAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
Either on arrival or day 2 before cycling, you will meet with a local host for a tour briefing and bike handover.Avignon is one of Europe’s most culturally rich towns, all packed within its 14th-century ramparts and recognized for its beauty and rich history. Take the afternoon to walk this walled city! Highlights include the Place du Palais, next to the Place de L'Horloge, & the ruined bridge of Le Pont Saint-Benezet over the River Rhone. There are lots of museums to visit and many cafes and restaurants for fabulous food and drink.
Sample accommodations:
Classic - Hotel Central (3*)
Luxury - Cloitre St. Louis (4*)Day 2: Avignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - St Laurent des Arbres - Avignon, 42 mi. (68 km) | +/-310m elevation
Leaving Avignon and heading north, you’ll cycle through farmers' fields on small country lanes, passing old farmhouses and orchards of all kinds. Heading northward, the landscapes slope gently upwards and you enter the famous Côtes-du-Rhone wine-making village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Here you can have nice bistro lunch on a sunny terrasse, and why not stop for a wine tasting at one of the many renowned wineries before looping back through the countryside and the Isle de Barthelasse to Avignon, where you will spend your second night.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Central (3*)
- Luxury - Cloitre St. Louis (4*)
Day 3: Avignon - Isle sur la Sorgue Sorgue, 12 mi. (20 km) optional loop Isle - Pernes les Fontaines - Venasque - Isle sur la Sorgue, 25 mi. (40km) | +/-650m elevation
From Avignon, you'll take a little-known cycle path following a river and out of the city. A short climb takes you up to the village of Jonquerettes before heading back down to the valley and reaching the pretty town of l’Isle sur la Sorgue. This veritable island of a village is carved into a circle by the waters of the Sorgue, with quaint quayside antique shops and a labyrinth of narrow roads in the center. A picnic lunch in l’Isle on the grass by the quays is recommended. From the comforts of your island town, you can add a loop ride through the Pays des Sorgue, its back roads lined with cypresses and old farmhouses. You'll reach Pernes-les-Fontaines with its 40 fountains, its Romanesque church, & mansion. Continuing along tiny country roads you'll reach medieval Venasque, labeled as one of the most beautiful villages in France. From Venasque, you'll pedal towards lost hamlets through cherry orchards and Muscat vineyards, all the way down to Isle. Isle sur la Sorgue is also called the Provencal Venice with its many water wheels and canals where you will spend the next two nights.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Cantosorgue (2*)
- Luxury - Grand Hotel Henri (4*)
Day 4: Isle sur la Sorgue - Gordes - Roussillon - Isle sur la Sorgue, 38 mi. (61km) | +575m/-575m elevation
“Wow” is probably the best way to sum up the day’s ride: a never-ending barrage of scenery and gorgeous perched medieval villages. The effort put forth during your climbs will be rewarded by visits to villages classed among the most beautiful in France: Gordes and Roussillon. After visiting both Gordes and Roussillon there are two options for you today. The easier of the two returns to l’Isle sur la Sorgue via a pleasant and peaceful cycle-only path laden over a former railway line, passing former rail stations. To add some extra hilltop-villages to the mix, we’ve included an optional return via the villages of Bonnieux, Lacoste, Ménerbes, & Oppède le Vieux, all spectacular in their own right.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Cantosorgue (2*)
- Luxury - Grand Hotel Henri (4*)
Day 5: Isle sur la Sorgue - Eygalières - St Remy de Provence, 23 mi. (37km) | +/-200m elevation
You'll take scenic side roads lined with pear and apple orchards from Isle sur la Sorgue, as you descend toward the town of Cavaillon. There is a bit of traffic to cross Cavaillon, but shortly after crossing the Durance River, the tiny back roads return and the countryside is once more laden with quaint villages until you reach the village of Eygalières,. Here you can have lunch and explore the cobbled streets as well as the old stone ruins that crown the village. Beyond Eygalières, you ride along a scenic but somewhat rocky track, tucked in below the imposing limestone ridge of the Alpilles. If you'd like, you can stop at a family-run wine estate for a tasting (not included) before reaching the artsy town of St Rémy.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Gounod (3*)
- Luxury - Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa (5*)
Day 6: St. Remy - Fontvieille - Les Baux - St. Remy, 26 mi. (42km) | +400m/-400m elevation
If you are in town on a Wednesday, you should not miss the big market in the morning, strolling through the market stalls just like locals do! Today you can either relax and explore Saint Remy or do a loop ride through the countryside and visit Les Baux de Provence. Leaving St. Rémy, visit Saint Paul de Mausole, where Van Gogh spent the last year of his life and did some of his best work. Adjacent to the monastery is Glanum, a Roman archaeological site, its massive limestone ruins are a testament to over 2000 years of history. The route continues along the winding streets of the Alpilles mountains through landscapes of pine trees and wildflowers until reaching Les Baux de Provence, a town perched vertiginously atop a rocky crag, crowned by the ruins of its feudal castle. Take your time to explore Les Baux, its castle, & Les Carrieres de Lumieres, an ancient converted quarry displaying different artworks on the stone walls (entrance not included). You'll return to St. Rémy for your second night.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Gounod (3*)
- Luxury - Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa (5*)
Day 7: Transfer to Avignon, depature
Transfer to Avignon can generally be organized according to your travel plans. Or, why not extend your stay by cycling to the Roman city of Arles and to the flatlands of Camargue? Your cycling tour ends after breakfast and a private taxi transfer will take you to Avignon center or TGV station. We can arrange additional transfers upon request with a supplement.Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
Either on arrival or day 2 before cycling, you will meet with a local host for a tour briefing and bike handover.Avignon is one of Europe’s most culturally rich towns, all packed within its 14th-century ramparts and recognized for its beauty and rich history. Take the afternoon to walk this walled city! Highlights include the Place du Palais, next to the Place de L'Horloge, & the ruined bridge of Le Pont Saint-Benezet over the River Rhone. There are lots of museums to visit and many cafes and restaurants for fabulous food and drink.
Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Central (3*)
- Luxury - Cloitre St. Louis (4*)
Day 2: Avignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - St Laurent des Arbres - Avignon, 42 mi. (68 km) | +/-310m elevation
Leaving Avignon and heading north, you’ll cycle through farmers' fields on small country lanes, passing old farmhouses and orchards of all kinds. Heading northward, the landscapes slope gently upwards and you enter the famous Côtes-du-Rhone wine-making village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Here you can have nice bistro lunch on a sunny terrasse, and why not stop for a wine tasting at one of the many renowned wineries before looping back through the countryside and the Isle de Barthelasse to Avignon, where you will spend your second night.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Central (3*)
- Luxury - Cloitre St. Louis (4*)
Day 3: Avignon - Isle sur la Sorgue Sorgue, 12 mi. (20 km) optional loop Isle - Pernes les Fontaines - Venasque - Isle sur la Sorgue, 25 mi. (40km) | +/-650m elevation
From Avignon, you'll take a little-known cycle path following a river and out of the city. A short climb takes you up to the village of Jonquerettes before heading back down to the valley and reaching the pretty town of l’Isle sur la Sorgue. This veritable island of a village is carved into a circle by the waters of the Sorgue, with quaint quayside antique shops and a labyrinth of narrow roads in the center. A picnic lunch in l’Isle on the grass by the quays is recommended. From the comforts of your island town, you can add a loop ride through the Pays des Sorgue, its back roads lined with cypresses and old farmhouses. You'll reach Pernes-les-Fontaines with its 40 fountains, its Romanesque church, & mansion. Continuing along tiny country roads you'll reach medieval Venasque, labeled as one of the most beautiful villages in France. From Venasque, you'll pedal towards lost hamlets through cherry orchards and Muscat vineyards, all the way down to Isle. Isle sur la Sorgue is also called the Provencal Venice with its many water wheels and canals where you will spend the next two nights.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Cantosorgue (2*)
- Luxury - Grand Hotel Henri (4*)
Day 4: Isle sur la Sorgue - Gordes - Roussillon - Isle sur la Sorgue, 38 mi. (61km) | +575m/-575m elevation
“Wow” is probably the best way to sum up the day’s ride: a never-ending barrage of scenery and gorgeous perched medieval villages. The effort put forth during your climbs will be rewarded by visits to villages classed among the most beautiful in France: Gordes and Roussillon. After visiting both Gordes and Roussillon there are two options for you today. The easier of the two returns to l’Isle sur la Sorgue via a pleasant and peaceful cycle-only path laden over a former railway line, passing former rail stations. To add some extra hilltop-villages to the mix, we’ve included an optional return via the villages of Bonnieux, Lacoste, Ménerbes, & Oppède le Vieux, all spectacular in their own right.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Cantosorgue (2*)
- Luxury - Grand Hotel Henri (4*)
Day 5: Isle sur la Sorgue - Eygalières - St Remy de Provence, 23 mi. (37km) | +/-200m elevation
You'll take scenic side roads lined with pear and apple orchards from Isle sur la Sorgue, as you descend toward the town of Cavaillon. There is a bit of traffic to cross Cavaillon, but shortly after crossing the Durance River, the tiny back roads return and the countryside is once more laden with quaint villages until you reach the village of Eygalières,. Here you can have lunch and explore the cobbled streets as well as the old stone ruins that crown the village. Beyond Eygalières, you ride along a scenic but somewhat rocky track, tucked in below the imposing limestone ridge of the Alpilles. If you'd like, you can stop at a family-run wine estate for a tasting (not included) before reaching the artsy town of St Rémy.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Gounod (3*)
- Luxury - Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa (5*)
Day 6: St. Remy - Fontvieille - Les Baux - St. Remy, 26 mi. (42km) | +400m/-400m elevation
If you are in town on a Wednesday, you should not miss the big market in the morning, strolling through the market stalls just like locals do! Today you can either relax and explore Saint Remy or do a loop ride through the countryside and visit Les Baux de Provence. Leaving St. Rémy, visit Saint Paul de Mausole, where Van Gogh spent the last year of his life and did some of his best work. Adjacent to the monastery is Glanum, a Roman archaeological site, its massive limestone ruins are a testament to over 2000 years of history. The route continues along the winding streets of the Alpilles mountains through landscapes of pine trees and wildflowers until reaching Les Baux de Provence, a town perched vertiginously atop a rocky crag, crowned by the ruins of its feudal castle. Take your time to explore Les Baux, its castle, & Les Carrieres de Lumieres, an ancient converted quarry displaying different artworks on the stone walls (entrance not included). You'll return to St. Rémy for your second night.Sample accommodations:
- Classic - Hotel Gounod (3*)
- Luxury - Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa (5*)
Day 7: St. Remy - Arles, via Les Baux & Maussane, 31 mi. (50 km) | +250m/-300m elevation
Today’s ride takes you around the contours of the Alpilles Mountains, first passing the splendid Romanesque chapel Saint Gabriel. Soon after the climb begins, 4km through the heart of the mountain and to the perched village of Les Baux. A freewheeling descent takes you back towards the plains, passing the ruins of a 2000-year-old aqueduct before reaching Arles and its Roman coliseum.Sample accommodations:
- Hotel du Forum (3*)
- Maison Volver (4*)
Day 8: Transfer to Avignon, departure
Your cycling tour ends after breakfast and a private taxi transfer will take you to Avignon center or TGV station. Transfer time can generally be arranged according to your plans. We can arrange additional transfers upon request with a supplement.Map
Hotels & Bikes
This bike tour in France features two levels of accommodations: Classic and Luxury.
The standard Classic accommodations feature very nice 2 and 3-star hotels with private facilities.
The upscale Luxury accommodations feature incredible 4 and 5-star hotels with private facilities
A sample hotel list can be found in the day-to-day itinerary.Bicycles
Standard Touring Bicycle (included)
Trek or Cannondale (or equivalent) with UNISEX frames
- 18-speed
- Aluminum frame (12 kg)
- Equipped with Shimano parts
- Puncture proof tires
- Upright handlebars & flat pedals
Accessories
- Helmet
- Mobile phone holder
- Handlebar bag
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 x repair kit per 2 bikes
- Inner tube & pump
Electric Bicycle
Scott, Trek (or equivalent)
- Low step through frame
- Various levels of assistance
- 90 km of battery autonomy
- Puncture proof tires
- Hydraulic brakes
Accessories
- Helmet
- Mobile phone holder
- Handlebar bag
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 x repair kit per 2 bikes
- Inner tube & pump
- Assistance and bike fitting session
Please note: During the informative meeting, you are required to supply a credit card which will be pre-authorized for €800 which is used as a guarantee until the return of the bike.
Road Bike
Cannondale Synapse 105 (or equivalent)
- 22-speed
- Carbon frame
- Equipped with Shimano parts
- Flat pedals*
- *You are welcome to bring your own clip-in pedals, shoes, & tools to fasten the pedals. Otherwise, flat pedals are provided.
Included with the bike rental is a helmet, security vest, pump, bike computer, 1 phone support on handlebar, 1 water bottle holder, 1 lock, 1 tube, & 1 repair kit per two bikes.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation in selected category for the duration of the tour (either 6 or 7 nights)
- Breakfasts
- Welcome briefing on Days 1 or 2 in Avignon with the local host
- 27-speed standard bicycle with helmet, security vest, pump, bike computer, panniers, water bottle holder, lock, & repair kit with extra tube
- Luggage transfer
- Road Book with detailed cycling itineraries & integrated maps
- GPX files
- Emergency support 7-days a week
What’s Not Included
- Arrival to/from Avignon
- Bike upgrade
- Lunches & dinners
- Drinks
- Entrance fees into museums & places of interest
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Protection
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2024
Arrivals possible daily March 1 through November 15, 2024
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2024
Classic Accommodations
Low season: March 1 to March 31 | October 1 to November 15, 2024
Middle season: April 1 to June 25 | August 1 to September 30, 2024
High season: June 26 to July 31, 2024Low season Middle season High season 2-3 participants $ 1886 £ 995 $ 1,721 € 1139 kr 174795 ₪ 4682 ¥ 196731 Mex$ 20993 NZ$ 2061 NOK 13576 zł 4955 S$ 1701 kr 13546 $ 1,264 $ 1985 £ 1047 $ 1,812 € 1199 kr 184003 ₪ 4929 ¥ 207094 Mex$ 22099 NZ$ 2169 NOK 14291 zł 5216 S$ 1791 kr 14260 $ 1,331 $ 2217 £ 1170 $ 2,023 € 1339 kr 205487 ₪ 5505 ¥ 231275 Mex$ 24679 NZ$ 2423 NOK 15960 zł 5826 S$ 2000 kr 15925 $ 1,486 4-6 participants $ 1803 £ 951 $ 1,646 € 1089 kr 167122 ₪ 4477 ¥ 188095 Mex$ 20071 NZ$ 1970 NOK 12980 zł 4738 S$ 1627 kr 12951 $ 1,208 $ 1903 £ 1004 $ 1,736 € 1149 kr 176329 ₪ 4724 ¥ 198458 Mex$ 21177 NZ$ 2079 NOK 13695 zł 4999 S$ 1716 kr 13665 $ 1,275 $ 2134 £ 1126 $ 1,948 € 1289 kr 197814 ₪ 5299 ¥ 222639 Mex$ 23757 NZ$ 2332 NOK 15364 zł 5608 S$ 1925 kr 15330 $ 1,430 Single supplement $ 692 £ 365 $ 632 € 418 kr 64148 ₪ 1718 ¥ 72198 Mex$ 7704 NZ$ 756 NOK 4982 zł 1819 S$ 624 kr 4971 $ 464 $ 783 £ 413 $ 715 € 473 kr 72588 ₪ 1945 ¥ 81698 Mex$ 8718 NZ$ 856 NOK 5638 zł 2058 S$ 706 kr 5625 $ 525 $ 1002 £ 528 $ 914 € 605 kr 92845 ₪ 2487 ¥ 104497 Mex$ 11151 NZ$ 1095 NOK 7211 zł 2632 S$ 904 kr 7195 $ 671 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 2399 £ 1266 $ 2,190 € 1449 kr 222368 ₪ 5957 ¥ 250275 Mex$ 26706 NZ$ 2622 NOK 17271 zł 6304 S$ 2164 kr 17233 $ 1,608 $ 2499 £ 1318 $ 2,280 € 1509 kr 231576 ₪ 6204 ¥ 260638 Mex$ 27812 NZ$ 2730 NOK 17986 zł 6565 S$ 2254 kr 17946 $ 1,675 $ 2780 £ 1467 $ 2,537 € 1679 kr 257665 ₪ 6902 ¥ 290001 Mex$ 30945 NZ$ 3038 NOK 20012 zł 7305 S$ 2508 kr 19968 $ 1,863 Luxury Accommodations
Low season: March 1 to March 31, 2024
Middle season: April 1 to June 25 | August 1 to October 31, 2024
High season: June 26 to July 31, 2024Low season Middle season High season 2-3 participants $ 2813 £ 1484 $ 2,567 € 1699 kr 260734 ₪ 6985 ¥ 293455 Mex$ 31314 NZ$ 3074 NOK 20251 zł 7392 S$ 2538 kr 20206 $ 1,885 $ 3194 £ 1685 $ 2,915 € 1929 kr 296031 ₪ 7930 ¥ 333182 Mex$ 35553 NZ$ 3490 NOK 22992 zł 8392 S$ 2881 kr 22941 $ 2,141 $ 3691 £ 1947 $ 3,368 € 2229 kr 342070 ₪ 9163 ¥ 384998 Mex$ 41083 NZ$ 4033 NOK 26568 zł 9698 S$ 3329 kr 26509 $ 2,474 4-6 participants $ 2730 £ 1440 $ 2,492 € 1649 kr 253061 ₪ 6779 ¥ 284819 Mex$ 30393 NZ$ 2984 NOK 19655 zł 7174 S$ 2463 kr 19611 $ 1,830 $ 3111 £ 1641 $ 2,839 € 1879 kr 288358 ₪ 7725 ¥ 324545 Mex$ 34632 NZ$ 3400 NOK 22396 zł 8175 S$ 2806 kr 22347 $ 2,085 $ 3608 £ 1903 $ 3,293 € 2179 kr 334397 ₪ 8958 ¥ 376362 Mex$ 40161 NZ$ 3942 NOK 25972 zł 9480 S$ 3254 kr 25915 $ 2,418 Single supplement $ 1421 £ 749 $ 1,297 € 858 kr 131672 ₪ 3527 ¥ 148196 Mex$ 15814 NZ$ 1552 NOK 10227 zł 3733 S$ 1281 kr 10204 $ 952 $ 1603 £ 846 $ 1,463 € 968 kr 148552 ₪ 3979 ¥ 167195 Mex$ 17841 NZ$ 1751 NOK 11538 zł 4211 S$ 1446 kr 11512 $ 1,074 $ 1712 £ 903 $ 1,563 € 1034 kr 158681 ₪ 4251 ¥ 178595 Mex$ 19058 NZ$ 1871 NOK 12324 zł 4499 S$ 1544 kr 12297 $ 1,147 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 4651 £ 2454 $ 4,245 € 2809 kr 431078 ₪ 11548 ¥ 485177 Mex$ 51772 NZ$ 5082 NOK 33481 zł 12221 S$ 4195 kr 33407 $ 3,117 $ 5264 £ 2777 $ 4,804 € 3179 kr 487860 ₪ 13069 ¥ 549085 Mex$ 58592 NZ$ 5752 NOK 37891 zł 13831 S$ 4748 kr 37807 $ 3,528 $ 5860 £ 3091 $ 5,348 € 3539 kr 543107 ₪ 14549 ¥ 611265 Mex$ 65227 NZ$ 6403 NOK 42182 zł 15397 S$ 5286 kr 42089 $ 3,927 Classic Accommodations
Low season: March 1 to March 31 | October 1 to November 15, 2024
Middle season: April 1 to June 25 | August 1 to September 30, 2024
High season: June 26 to July 31, 2024Low season Middle season High season 2-3 participants $ 2386 £ 1259 $ 2,178 € 1441 kr 221141 ₪ 5924 ¥ 248893 Mex$ 26559 NZ$ 2607 NOK 17175 zł 6269 S$ 2152 kr 17138 $ 1,599 $ 2469 £ 1302 $ 2,253 € 1491 kr 228814 ₪ 6130 ¥ 257529 Mex$ 27480 NZ$ 2698 NOK 17771 zł 6487 S$ 2227 kr 17732 $ 1,655 $ 2783 £ 1468 $ 2,540 € 1681 kr 257972 ₪ 6911 ¥ 290346 Mex$ 30982 NZ$ 3041 NOK 20036 zł 7313 S$ 2511 kr 19992 $ 1,865 4-6 participants $ 2303 £ 1215 $ 2,102 € 1391 kr 213467 ₪ 5718 ¥ 240257 Mex$ 25637 NZ$ 2517 NOK 16580 zł 6052 S$ 2078 kr 16543 $ 1,544 $ 2386 £ 1259 $ 2,178 € 1441 kr 221141 ₪ 5924 ¥ 248893 Mex$ 26559 NZ$ 2607 NOK 17175 zł 6269 S$ 2152 kr 17138 $ 1,599 $ 2701 £ 1425 $ 2,465 € 1631 kr 250299 ₪ 6705 ¥ 281710 Mex$ 30061 NZ$ 2951 NOK 19440 zł 7096 S$ 2436 kr 19397 $ 1,810 Single supplement $ 965 £ 509 $ 881 € 583 kr 89469 ₪ 2397 ¥ 100697 Mex$ 10745 NZ$ 1055 NOK 6949 zł 2536 S$ 871 kr 6934 $ 647 $ 1038 £ 548 $ 947 € 627 kr 96221 ₪ 2578 ¥ 108297 Mex$ 11556 NZ$ 1134 NOK 7473 zł 2728 S$ 936 kr 7457 $ 696 $ 1402 £ 740 $ 1,280 € 847 kr 129983 ₪ 3482 ¥ 146296 Mex$ 15611 NZ$ 1532 NOK 10095 zł 3685 S$ 1265 kr 10073 $ 940 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 3926 £ 2071 $ 3,583 € 2371 kr 363862 ₪ 9747 ¥ 409525 Mex$ 43700 NZ$ 4290 NOK 28260 zł 10315 S$ 3541 kr 28198 $ 2,631 $ 4108 £ 2167 $ 3,749 € 2481 kr 380742 ₪ 10199 ¥ 428524 Mex$ 45727 NZ$ 4489 NOK 29571 zł 10794 S$ 3706 kr 29506 $ 2,753 $ 4737 £ 2499 $ 4,323 € 2861 kr 439059 ₪ 11762 ¥ 494159 Mex$ 52731 NZ$ 5176 NOK 34101 zł 12447 S$ 4273 kr 34025 $ 3,175 Luxury Accommodations
Low season: March 1 to March 31, 2024
Middle season: April 1 to June 25 | August 1 to October 31, 2024
High season: June 26 to July 31, 2024Low season Middle season High season 2-3 participants $ 3098 £ 1634 $ 2,827 € 1871 kr 287130 ₪ 7692 ¥ 323164 Mex$ 34484 NZ$ 3385 NOK 22301 zł 8140 S$ 2794 kr 22252 $ 2,076 $ 3413 £ 1800 $ 3,115 € 2061 kr 316288 ₪ 8473 ¥ 355981 Mex$ 37986 NZ$ 3729 NOK 24565 zł 8967 S$ 3078 kr 24511 $ 2,287 $ 3610 £ 1904 $ 3,294 € 2180 kr 334550 ₪ 8962 ¥ 376535 Mex$ 40179 NZ$ 3944 NOK 25984 zł 9484 S$ 3256 kr 25926 $ 2,419 4-6 participants $ 3015 £ 1591 $ 2,752 € 1821 kr 279457 ₪ 7486 ¥ 314528 Mex$ 33563 NZ$ 3295 NOK 21705 zł 7923 S$ 2720 kr 21657 $ 2,021 $ 3330 £ 1757 $ 3,039 € 2011 kr 308615 ₪ 8267 ¥ 347345 Mex$ 37065 NZ$ 3638 NOK 23969 zł 8749 S$ 3004 kr 23917 $ 2,232 $ 3529 £ 1861 $ 3,220 € 2131 kr 327030 ₪ 8761 ¥ 368072 Mex$ 39276 NZ$ 3856 NOK 25400 zł 9271 S$ 3183 kr 25344 $ 2,365 Single supplement $ 1494 £ 788 $ 1,363 € 902 kr 138424 ₪ 3708 ¥ 155796 Mex$ 16625 NZ$ 1632 NOK 10751 zł 3924 S$ 1347 kr 10727 $ 1,001 $ 1803 £ 951 $ 1,646 € 1089 kr 167122 ₪ 4477 ¥ 188095 Mex$ 20071 NZ$ 1970 NOK 12980 zł 4738 S$ 1627 kr 12951 $ 1,208 $ 1967 £ 1038 $ 1,795 € 1188 kr 182314 ₪ 4884 ¥ 205194 Mex$ 21896 NZ$ 2149 NOK 14160 zł 5169 S$ 1774 kr 14129 $ 1,318 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 5267 £ 2778 $ 4,807 € 3181 kr 488167 ₪ 13077 ¥ 549430 Mex$ 58629 NZ$ 5755 NOK 37915 zł 13840 S$ 4751 kr 37831 $ 3,530 $ 5814 £ 3067 $ 5,306 € 3511 kr 538810 ₪ 14434 ¥ 606428 Mex$ 64711 NZ$ 6352 NOK 41848 zł 15275 S$ 5244 kr 41756 $ 3,896 $ 6128 £ 3233 $ 5,593 € 3701 kr 567968 ₪ 15215 ¥ 639246 Mex$ 68213 NZ$ 6696 NOK 44113 zł 16102 S$ 5528 kr 44015 $ 4,107 Extra Options
2024
Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 157 £ 83 $ 144 € 95 kr 14579 ₪ 391 ¥ 16409 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 172 NOK 1132 zł 413 S$ 142 kr 1130 $ 105 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 166 £ 87 $ 151 € 100 kr 15346 ₪ 411 ¥ 17272 Mex$ 1843 NZ$ 181 NOK 1192 zł 435 S$ 149 kr 1189 $ 111 Ebike $ 157 £ 83 $ 144 € 95 kr 14579 ₪ 391 ¥ 16409 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 172 NOK 1132 zł 413 S$ 142 kr 1130 $ 105 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 366 £ 193 $ 334 € 221 kr 33915 ₪ 909 ¥ 38172 Mex$ 4073 NZ$ 400 NOK 2634 zł 962 S$ 330 kr 2628 $ 245 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 452 £ 238 $ 413 € 273 kr 41895 ₪ 1122 ¥ 47153 Mex$ 5032 NZ$ 494 NOK 3254 zł 1188 S$ 408 kr 3247 $ 303 Extra night in Avignon
Classic accommodation - Hotel Central
March 1 to March 31
Nov. 1 to Nov. 20April 1 to June 19
Aug. 1 to Oct. 31June 20 to July 31 Double/twin $ 104 £ 55 $ 95 € 63 kr 9668 ₪ 259 ¥ 10882 Mex$ 1161 NZ$ 114 NOK 751 zł 274 S$ 94 kr 749 $ 70 $ 131 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 12124 ₪ 325 ¥ 13645 Mex$ 1456 NZ$ 143 NOK 942 zł 344 S$ 118 kr 940 $ 88 $ 243 £ 128 $ 222 € 147 kr 22559 ₪ 604 ¥ 25390 Mex$ 2709 NZ$ 266 NOK 1752 zł 640 S$ 220 kr 1748 $ 163 Single room $ 174 £ 92 $ 159 € 105 kr 16114 ₪ 432 ¥ 18136 Mex$ 1935 NZ$ 190 NOK 1252 zł 457 S$ 157 kr 1249 $ 117 $ 227 £ 120 $ 207 € 137 kr 21024 ₪ 563 ¥ 23663 Mex$ 2525 NZ$ 248 NOK 1633 zł 596 S$ 205 kr 1629 $ 152 $ 435 £ 230 $ 397 € 263 kr 40361 ₪ 1081 ¥ 45426 Mex$ 4847 NZ$ 476 NOK 3135 zł 1144 S$ 393 kr 3128 $ 292 Luxury accommodation - Cloitre St. Louis
March 1 to March 31 April 1 to April 30 May 1 to June 20
Aug 1 to Sept 30June 21 to July 31 Oct 31 to Nov 20 Double/twin $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11356 ₪ 304 ¥ 12781 Mex$ 1364 NZ$ 134 NOK 882 zł 322 S$ 111 kr 880 $ 82 $ 149 £ 79 $ 136 € 90 kr 13812 ₪ 370 ¥ 15545 Mex$ 1659 NZ$ 163 NOK 1073 zł 392 S$ 134 kr 1070 $ 100 $ 174 £ 92 $ 159 € 105 kr 16114 ₪ 432 ¥ 18136 Mex$ 1935 NZ$ 190 NOK 1252 zł 457 S$ 157 kr 1249 $ 117 $ 262 £ 138 $ 239 € 158 kr 24247 ₪ 650 ¥ 27290 Mex$ 2912 NZ$ 286 NOK 1883 zł 687 S$ 236 kr 1879 $ 175 $ 157 £ 83 $ 144 € 95 kr 14579 ₪ 391 ¥ 16409 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 172 NOK 1132 zł 413 S$ 142 kr 1130 $ 105 Single room $ 210 £ 111 $ 192 € 127 kr 19490 ₪ 522 ¥ 21936 Mex$ 2341 NZ$ 230 NOK 1514 zł 553 S$ 190 kr 1510 $ 141 $ 278 £ 147 $ 254 € 168 kr 25782 ₪ 691 ¥ 29017 Mex$ 3096 NZ$ 304 NOK 2002 zł 731 S$ 251 kr 1998 $ 186 $ 331 £ 175 $ 302 € 200 kr 30693 ₪ 822 ¥ 34544 Mex$ 3686 NZ$ 362 NOK 2384 zł 870 S$ 299 kr 2379 $ 222 $ 470 £ 248 $ 429 € 284 kr 43584 ₪ 1168 ¥ 49053 Mex$ 5234 NZ$ 514 NOK 3385 zł 1236 S$ 424 kr 3378 $ 315 $ 262 £ 138 $ 239 € 158 kr 24247 ₪ 650 ¥ 27290 Mex$ 2912 NZ$ 286 NOK 1883 zł 687 S$ 236 kr 1879 $ 175 Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 174 £ 92 $ 159 € 105 kr 16114 ₪ 432 ¥ 18136 Mex$ 1935 NZ$ 190 NOK 1252 zł 457 S$ 157 kr 1249 $ 117 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 182 £ 96 $ 166 € 110 kr 16881 ₪ 452 ¥ 18999 Mex$ 2027 NZ$ 199 NOK 1311 zł 479 S$ 164 kr 1308 $ 122 Ebike $ 174 £ 92 $ 159 € 105 kr 16114 ₪ 432 ¥ 18136 Mex$ 1935 NZ$ 190 NOK 1252 zł 457 S$ 157 kr 1249 $ 117 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 366 £ 193 $ 334 € 221 kr 33915 ₪ 909 ¥ 38172 Mex$ 4073 NZ$ 400 NOK 2634 zł 962 S$ 330 kr 2628 $ 245 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 452 £ 238 $ 413 € 273 kr 41895 ₪ 1122 ¥ 47153 Mex$ 5032 NZ$ 494 NOK 3254 zł 1188 S$ 408 kr 3247 $ 303 Extra night in Avignon
Classic accommodation - Hotel Central
March 1 to March 31
Nov. 1 to Nov. 20April 1 to June 19
Aug. 1 to Oct. 31June 20 to July 31 Double/twin $ 104 £ 55 $ 95 € 63 kr 9668 ₪ 259 ¥ 10882 Mex$ 1161 NZ$ 114 NOK 751 zł 274 S$ 94 kr 749 $ 70 $ 131 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 12124 ₪ 325 ¥ 13645 Mex$ 1456 NZ$ 143 NOK 942 zł 344 S$ 118 kr 940 $ 88 $ 243 £ 128 $ 222 € 147 kr 22559 ₪ 604 ¥ 25390 Mex$ 2709 NZ$ 266 NOK 1752 zł 640 S$ 220 kr 1748 $ 163 Single room $ 174 £ 92 $ 159 € 105 kr 16114 ₪ 432 ¥ 18136 Mex$ 1935 NZ$ 190 NOK 1252 zł 457 S$ 157 kr 1249 $ 117 $ 227 £ 120 $ 207 € 137 kr 21024 ₪ 563 ¥ 23663 Mex$ 2525 NZ$ 248 NOK 1633 zł 596 S$ 205 kr 1629 $ 152 $ 435 £ 230 $ 397 € 263 kr 40361 ₪ 1081 ¥ 45426 Mex$ 4847 NZ$ 476 NOK 3135 zł 1144 S$ 393 kr 3128 $ 292 Luxury accommodation - Cloitre St. Louis
March 1 to March 31 April 1 to April 30 May 1 to June 20
Aug 1 to Sept 30June 21 to July 31 Oct 31 to Nov 20 Double/twin $ 123 £ 65 $ 112 € 74 kr 11356 ₪ 304 ¥ 12781 Mex$ 1364 NZ$ 134 NOK 882 zł 322 S$ 111 kr 880 $ 82 $ 149 £ 79 $ 136 € 90 kr 13812 ₪ 370 ¥ 15545 Mex$ 1659 NZ$ 163 NOK 1073 zł 392 S$ 134 kr 1070 $ 100 $ 174 £ 92 $ 159 € 105 kr 16114 ₪ 432 ¥ 18136 Mex$ 1935 NZ$ 190 NOK 1252 zł 457 S$ 157 kr 1249 $ 117 $ 262 £ 138 $ 239 € 158 kr 24247 ₪ 650 ¥ 27290 Mex$ 2912 NZ$ 286 NOK 1883 zł 687 S$ 236 kr 1879 $ 175 $ 157 £ 83 $ 144 € 95 kr 14579 ₪ 391 ¥ 16409 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 172 NOK 1132 zł 413 S$ 142 kr 1130 $ 105 Single room $ 210 £ 111 $ 192 € 127 kr 19490 ₪ 522 ¥ 21936 Mex$ 2341 NZ$ 230 NOK 1514 zł 553 S$ 190 kr 1510 $ 141 $ 278 £ 147 $ 254 € 168 kr 25782 ₪ 691 ¥ 29017 Mex$ 3096 NZ$ 304 NOK 2002 zł 731 S$ 251 kr 1998 $ 186 $ 331 £ 175 $ 302 € 200 kr 30693 ₪ 822 ¥ 34544 Mex$ 3686 NZ$ 362 NOK 2384 zł 870 S$ 299 kr 2379 $ 222 $ 470 £ 248 $ 429 € 284 kr 43584 ₪ 1168 ¥ 49053 Mex$ 5234 NZ$ 514 NOK 3385 zł 1236 S$ 424 kr 3378 $ 315 $ 262 £ 138 $ 239 € 158 kr 24247 ₪ 650 ¥ 27290 Mex$ 2912 NZ$ 286 NOK 1883 zł 687 S$ 236 kr 1879 $ 175 Extra night in Arles
Classic accommodation - Hotel du Forum
All dates Double/twin $ 114 £ 60 $ 104 € 69 kr 10589 ₪ 284 ¥ 11918 Mex$ 1272 NZ$ 125 NOK 822 zł 300 S$ 103 kr 821 $ 77 Single room $ 200 £ 106 $ 183 € 121 kr 18569 ₪ 497 ¥ 20899 Mex$ 2230 NZ$ 219 NOK 1442 zł 526 S$ 181 kr 1439 $ 134 Luxury accommodation - La Maison Volver
March 1 to March 31
Nov 11 to Nov 20April 1 to Oct 31 Double/twin $ 192 £ 101 $ 175 € 116 kr 17802 ₪ 477 ¥ 20036 Mex$ 2138 NZ$ 210 NOK 1383 zł 505 S$ 173 kr 1380 $ 129 $ 262 £ 138 $ 239 € 158 kr 24247 ₪ 650 ¥ 27290 Mex$ 2912 NZ$ 286 NOK 1883 zł 687 S$ 236 kr 1879 $ 175 Single room $ 339 £ 179 $ 310 € 205 kr 31460 ₪ 843 ¥ 35408 Mex$ 3778 NZ$ 371 NOK 2443 zł 892 S$ 306 kr 2438 $ 227 $ 470 £ 248 $ 429 € 284 kr 43584 ₪ 1168 ¥ 49053 Mex$ 5234 NZ$ 514 NOK 3385 zł 1236 S$ 424 kr 3378 $ 315 Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This bike tour in Provence is ideal for those who cycle regularly and are comfortable with moderate but steady climbs. The itinerary is designed with a few loop rides which can be used for rest and recovery. Each day ranges from 21 miles to 42 miles.
Airport Info
Fly to/from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), the largest and busiest airport in Paris, located about 25 kilometers northeast of the city center. Alternatively, you can also consider Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Marseille Airport is a smaller international airport located about 85 kilometers south of Avignon.
Local Travel
Charles de Gaulle:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has its own TGV station called “Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV” or “CDG TGV.” You can board a TGV train bound for Avignon TGV. Travel time is about 3 hours. Once in Avignon, you will then take a short regional train into the center. Marseille Airport Provence
Marseille Provence Airport has its own train station, “Aéroport Marseille-Provence” or “Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille,” operated by SNCF. Regular high-speed TGV services connect Marseille Airport directly to Avignon TGV throughout the day. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. There is a local train service that connects Avignon TGV station to Avignon Centre (the central station in the city). The journey is short, typically taking around 10 minutes and trains run frequently.Climate
Provence is famous for its 360 days of sunshine per year! The Provençal climate is characterized by the bright and ever-present sun, and dry summers. The winds and rains are sporadic.
- Winter is most often mild and sunny, with incredibly clear skies.
- Autumn & Spring, with their summer-like days, can sometimes bring more abundant rains. A great cycling season!
- May and June, when almond trees and lavender fields are in bloom, are the most pleasant months, followed by September and October.
- Summer is very hot and dry. We recommend cycling through all of Provence in the mornings and late afternoons.
*A Word about “Le Mistral” in Provence The strong north-western winds blow down the Rhône Valley, picking up speed as they head through Provence towards the Med, helping to keep the region very sunny. The Mistral generally blows in the winter and spring and considerably less during the warmer months.
Day of Rest
Three days of the itinerary are loop rides which you may use as days of rest.
Remarks
There are plenty of markets to visit during this bike tour, although they are not open every day. Below you’ll find the markets and the days they are open:
▪ Menerbes: Thursday
▪ Bonnieux: Friday
▪ Roussillon: Thursday
▪ St Remy: big one Wednesday morning
▪ Gordes: Tuesday
▪ Isle sur la Sorgue: Wednesday & a big one on SundayImportant to know
The route information will be handed over during the welcoming meeting (roadbook, vouchers). The Road Book contains a technical description of the itinerary, 1:100,000 scale maps integrated with the itinerary traced out, & emergency contacts. Additionally, the Road Book contains helpful hints for restaurants, museums, vineyards, craftsmen, where to find ATMs, etc.
Extra Stay
Additional nights are possible in Avignon, or in any of the overnight towns, please ask for pricing!
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- Winter is most often mild and sunny, with incredibly clear skies.
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