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 $ 1902 £ 995 $ 1,700 € 1139 kr 174674 ₪ 4754 ¥ 196464 Mex$ 21325 NZ$ 2092 NOK 13718 zł 5012 S$ 1693 kr 13532 $ 1,243 $ 2002 £ 1048 $ 1,790 € 1199 kr 183875 ₪ 5004 ¥ 206814 Mex$ 22448 NZ$ 2203 NOK 14441 zł 5276 S$ 1783 kr 14245 $ 1,308 $ 2236 £ 1170 $ 1,999 € 1339 kr 205345 ₪ 5588 ¥ 230962 Mex$ 25069 NZ$ 2460 NOK 16127 zł 5893 S$ 1991 kr 15908 $ 1,461 4-6 participants $ 1818 £ 952 $ 1,626 € 1089 kr 167006 ₪ 4545 ¥ 187840 Mex$ 20389 NZ$ 2001 NOK 13116 zł 4792 S$ 1619 kr 12938 $ 1,188 $ 1919 £ 1004 $ 1,715 € 1149 kr 176207 ₪ 4795 ¥ 198189 Mex$ 21512 NZ$ 2111 NOK 13838 zł 5056 S$ 1708 kr 13651 $ 1,254 $ 2152 £ 1126 $ 1,924 € 1289 kr 197677 ₪ 5380 ¥ 222338 Mex$ 24133 NZ$ 2368 NOK 15524 zł 5672 S$ 1916 kr 15314 $ 1,406 Single supplement $ 698 £ 365 $ 624 € 418 kr 64103 ₪ 1745 ¥ 72100 Mex$ 7826 NZ$ 768 NOK 5034 zł 1839 S$ 621 kr 4966 $ 456 $ 790 £ 413 $ 706 € 473 kr 72538 ₪ 1974 ¥ 81587 Mex$ 8856 NZ$ 869 NOK 5697 zł 2082 S$ 703 kr 5620 $ 516 $ 1010 £ 529 $ 903 € 605 kr 92781 ₪ 2525 ¥ 104356 Mex$ 11327 NZ$ 1111 NOK 7287 zł 2662 S$ 899 kr 7188 $ 660 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 2420 £ 1266 $ 2,163 € 1449 kr 222214 ₪ 6048 ¥ 249936 Mex$ 27129 NZ$ 2662 NOK 17451 zł 6377 S$ 2154 kr 17215 $ 1,581 $ 2520 £ 1319 $ 2,253 € 1509 kr 231416 ₪ 6298 ¥ 260285 Mex$ 28252 NZ$ 2772 NOK 18174 zł 6641 S$ 2243 kr 17928 $ 1,646 $ 2804 £ 1467 $ 2,506 € 1679 kr 257486 ₪ 7007 ¥ 289608 Mex$ 31435 NZ$ 3084 NOK 20222 zł 7389 S$ 2496 kr 19948 $ 1,832 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 $ 2837 £ 1485 $ 2,536 € 1699 kr 260554 ₪ 7091 ¥ 293058 Mex$ 31809 NZ$ 3121 NOK 20462 zł 7477 S$ 2526 kr 20185 $ 1,854 $ 3221 £ 1686 $ 2,879 € 1929 kr 295826 ₪ 8051 ¥ 332730 Mex$ 36116 NZ$ 3544 NOK 23233 zł 8489 S$ 2868 kr 22918 $ 2,105 $ 3722 £ 1948 $ 3,327 € 2229 kr 341833 ₪ 9303 ¥ 384477 Mex$ 41732 NZ$ 4095 NOK 26846 zł 9809 S$ 3314 kr 26482 $ 2,432 4-6 participants $ 2753 £ 1441 $ 2,461 € 1649 kr 252886 ₪ 6882 ¥ 284434 Mex$ 30873 NZ$ 3029 NOK 19860 zł 7257 S$ 2451 kr 19591 $ 1,799 $ 3138 £ 1642 $ 2,805 € 1879 kr 288158 ₪ 7842 ¥ 324106 Mex$ 35179 NZ$ 3452 NOK 22630 zł 8269 S$ 2793 kr 22324 $ 2,050 $ 3638 £ 1904 $ 3,253 € 2179 kr 334165 ₪ 9094 ¥ 375852 Mex$ 40796 NZ$ 4003 NOK 26243 zł 9589 S$ 3239 kr 25888 $ 2,377 Single supplement $ 1433 £ 750 $ 1,281 € 858 kr 131580 ₪ 3581 ¥ 147995 Mex$ 16064 NZ$ 1576 NOK 10334 zł 3776 S$ 1276 kr 10194 $ 936 $ 1616 £ 846 $ 1,445 € 968 kr 148450 ₪ 4040 ¥ 166969 Mex$ 18123 NZ$ 1778 NOK 11658 zł 4260 S$ 1439 kr 11500 $ 1,056 $ 1727 £ 904 $ 1,543 € 1034 kr 158571 ₪ 4315 ¥ 178353 Mex$ 19359 NZ$ 1900 NOK 12453 zł 4550 S$ 1537 kr 12285 $ 1,128 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 4690 £ 2455 $ 4,193 € 2809 kr 430780 ₪ 11724 ¥ 484520 Mex$ 52591 NZ$ 5160 NOK 33831 zł 12362 S$ 4176 kr 33373 $ 3,065 $ 5308 £ 2778 $ 4,745 € 3179 kr 487522 ₪ 13268 ¥ 548341 Mex$ 59519 NZ$ 5840 NOK 38287 zł 13990 S$ 4726 kr 37769 $ 3,468 $ 5909 £ 3093 $ 5,283 € 3539 kr 542731 ₪ 14770 ¥ 610437 Mex$ 66259 NZ$ 6501 NOK 42623 zł 15574 S$ 5261 kr 42046 $ 3,861 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 $ 2406 £ 1259 $ 2,151 € 1441 kr 220988 ₪ 6014 ¥ 248556 Mex$ 26979 NZ$ 2647 NOK 17355 zł 6341 S$ 2142 kr 17120 $ 1,572 $ 2490 £ 1303 $ 2,226 € 1491 kr 228655 ₪ 6223 ¥ 257180 Mex$ 27915 NZ$ 2739 NOK 17957 zł 6561 S$ 2217 kr 17714 $ 1,627 $ 2807 £ 1469 $ 2,509 € 1681 kr 257793 ₪ 7016 ¥ 289953 Mex$ 31472 NZ$ 3088 NOK 20246 zł 7398 S$ 2499 kr 19971 $ 1,834 4-6 participants $ 2323 £ 1216 $ 2,076 € 1391 kr 213320 ₪ 5805 ¥ 239931 Mex$ 26043 NZ$ 2555 NOK 16753 zł 6121 S$ 2068 kr 16526 $ 1,518 $ 2406 £ 1259 $ 2,151 € 1441 kr 220988 ₪ 6014 ¥ 248556 Mex$ 26979 NZ$ 2647 NOK 17355 zł 6341 S$ 2142 kr 17120 $ 1,572 $ 2723 £ 1425 $ 2,435 € 1631 kr 250125 ₪ 6807 ¥ 281329 Mex$ 30536 NZ$ 2996 NOK 19643 zł 7178 S$ 2425 kr 19377 $ 1,779 Single supplement $ 973 £ 509 $ 870 € 583 kr 89407 ₪ 2433 ¥ 100561 Mex$ 10915 NZ$ 1071 NOK 7022 zł 2566 S$ 867 kr 6926 $ 636 $ 1047 £ 548 $ 936 € 627 kr 96155 ₪ 2617 ¥ 108150 Mex$ 11739 NZ$ 1152 NOK 7551 zł 2759 S$ 932 kr 7449 $ 684 $ 1414 £ 740 $ 1,264 € 847 kr 129893 ₪ 3535 ¥ 146098 Mex$ 15858 NZ$ 1556 NOK 10201 zł 3727 S$ 1259 kr 10063 $ 924 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 3959 £ 2072 $ 3,539 € 2371 kr 363610 ₪ 9896 ¥ 408970 Mex$ 44391 NZ$ 4356 NOK 28556 zł 10434 S$ 3525 kr 28169 $ 2,587 $ 4143 £ 2168 $ 3,703 € 2481 kr 380479 ₪ 10355 ¥ 427944 Mex$ 46450 NZ$ 4558 NOK 29881 zł 10918 S$ 3688 kr 29476 $ 2,707 $ 4777 £ 2500 $ 4,271 € 2861 kr 438755 ₪ 11941 ¥ 493490 Mex$ 53565 NZ$ 5256 NOK 34457 zł 12590 S$ 4253 kr 33991 $ 3,121 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 $ 3124 £ 1635 $ 2,793 € 1871 kr 286931 ₪ 7809 ¥ 322726 Mex$ 35030 NZ$ 3437 NOK 22534 zł 8234 S$ 2782 kr 22229 $ 2,041 $ 3441 £ 1801 $ 3,076 € 2061 kr 316069 ₪ 8602 ¥ 355499 Mex$ 38587 NZ$ 3786 NOK 24822 zł 9070 S$ 3064 kr 24486 $ 2,249 $ 3640 £ 1905 $ 3,254 € 2180 kr 334318 ₪ 9098 ¥ 376025 Mex$ 40815 NZ$ 4005 NOK 26256 zł 9594 S$ 3241 kr 25900 $ 2,378 4-6 participants $ 3041 £ 1591 $ 2,718 € 1821 kr 279263 ₪ 7600 ¥ 314102 Mex$ 34094 NZ$ 3345 NOK 21932 zł 8014 S$ 2707 kr 21635 $ 1,987 $ 3358 £ 1757 $ 3,002 € 2011 kr 308401 ₪ 8393 ¥ 346874 Mex$ 37651 NZ$ 3694 NOK 24220 zł 8850 S$ 2990 kr 23892 $ 2,194 $ 3558 £ 1862 $ 3,181 € 2131 kr 326804 ₪ 8894 ¥ 367573 Mex$ 39897 NZ$ 3915 NOK 25665 zł 9378 S$ 3168 kr 25318 $ 2,325 Single supplement $ 1506 £ 788 $ 1,346 € 902 kr 138328 ₪ 3765 ¥ 155585 Mex$ 16888 NZ$ 1657 NOK 10864 zł 3969 S$ 1341 kr 10716 $ 984 $ 1818 £ 952 $ 1,626 € 1089 kr 167006 ₪ 4545 ¥ 187840 Mex$ 20389 NZ$ 2001 NOK 13116 zł 4792 S$ 1619 kr 12938 $ 1,188 $ 1984 £ 1038 $ 1,773 € 1188 kr 182188 ₪ 4958 ¥ 204916 Mex$ 22242 NZ$ 2182 NOK 14308 zł 5228 S$ 1766 kr 14114 $ 1,296 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 5312 £ 2780 $ 4,748 € 3181 kr 487829 ₪ 13276 ¥ 548686 Mex$ 59556 NZ$ 5844 NOK 38311 zł 13999 S$ 4729 kr 37792 $ 3,471 $ 5863 £ 3068 $ 5,241 € 3511 kr 538437 ₪ 14653 ¥ 605607 Mex$ 65734 NZ$ 6450 NOK 42286 zł 15451 S$ 5220 kr 41713 $ 3,831 $ 6180 £ 3234 $ 5,525 € 3701 kr 567574 ₪ 15446 ¥ 638380 Mex$ 69292 NZ$ 6799 NOK 44574 zł 16287 S$ 5502 kr 43970 $ 4,038 Extra Options
2024
Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 159 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14569 ₪ 396 ¥ 16386 Mex$ 1779 NZ$ 175 NOK 1144 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1129 $ 104 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 167 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15336 ₪ 417 ¥ 17249 Mex$ 1872 NZ$ 184 NOK 1204 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1188 $ 109 Ebike $ 159 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14569 ₪ 396 ¥ 16386 Mex$ 1779 NZ$ 175 NOK 1144 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1129 $ 104 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 369 £ 193 $ 330 € 221 kr 33892 ₪ 922 ¥ 38120 Mex$ 4138 NZ$ 406 NOK 2662 zł 973 S$ 329 kr 2626 $ 241 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 456 £ 239 $ 408 € 273 kr 41866 ₪ 1139 ¥ 47089 Mex$ 5111 NZ$ 502 NOK 3288 zł 1201 S$ 406 kr 3243 $ 298 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 $ 105 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9661 ₪ 263 ¥ 10867 Mex$ 1180 NZ$ 116 NOK 759 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 748 $ 69 $ 132 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12115 ₪ 330 ¥ 13627 Mex$ 1479 NZ$ 145 NOK 951 zł 348 S$ 117 kr 939 $ 86 $ 245 £ 128 $ 219 € 147 kr 22543 ₪ 614 ¥ 25356 Mex$ 2752 NZ$ 270 NOK 1770 zł 647 S$ 219 kr 1746 $ 160 Single room $ 175 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16102 ₪ 438 ¥ 18111 Mex$ 1966 NZ$ 193 NOK 1265 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1247 $ 115 $ 229 £ 120 $ 205 € 137 kr 21010 ₪ 572 ¥ 23631 Mex$ 2565 NZ$ 252 NOK 1650 zł 603 S$ 204 kr 1628 $ 149 $ 439 £ 230 $ 393 € 263 kr 40333 ₪ 1098 ¥ 45364 Mex$ 4924 NZ$ 483 NOK 3168 zł 1157 S$ 391 kr 3125 $ 287 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 $ 124 £ 65 $ 110 € 74 kr 11348 ₪ 309 ¥ 12764 Mex$ 1385 NZ$ 136 NOK 891 zł 326 S$ 110 kr 879 $ 81 $ 150 £ 79 $ 134 € 90 kr 13802 ₪ 376 ¥ 15524 Mex$ 1685 NZ$ 165 NOK 1084 zł 396 S$ 134 kr 1069 $ 98 $ 175 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16102 ₪ 438 ¥ 18111 Mex$ 1966 NZ$ 193 NOK 1265 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1247 $ 115 $ 264 £ 138 $ 236 € 158 kr 24230 ₪ 659 ¥ 27253 Mex$ 2958 NZ$ 290 NOK 1903 zł 695 S$ 235 kr 1877 $ 172 $ 159 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14569 ₪ 396 ¥ 16386 Mex$ 1779 NZ$ 175 NOK 1144 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1129 $ 104 Single room $ 212 £ 111 $ 190 € 127 kr 19476 ₪ 530 ¥ 21906 Mex$ 2378 NZ$ 233 NOK 1530 zł 559 S$ 189 kr 1509 $ 139 $ 281 £ 147 $ 251 € 168 kr 25764 ₪ 701 ¥ 28978 Mex$ 3145 NZ$ 309 NOK 2023 zł 739 S$ 250 kr 1996 $ 183 $ 334 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30671 ₪ 835 ¥ 34498 Mex$ 3744 NZ$ 367 NOK 2409 zł 880 S$ 297 kr 2376 $ 218 $ 474 £ 248 $ 424 € 284 kr 43553 ₪ 1185 ¥ 48987 Mex$ 5317 NZ$ 522 NOK 3420 zł 1250 S$ 422 kr 3374 $ 310 $ 264 £ 138 $ 236 € 158 kr 24230 ₪ 659 ¥ 27253 Mex$ 2958 NZ$ 290 NOK 1903 zł 695 S$ 235 kr 1877 $ 172 Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 175 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16102 ₪ 438 ¥ 18111 Mex$ 1966 NZ$ 193 NOK 1265 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1247 $ 115 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 184 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16869 ₪ 459 ¥ 18974 Mex$ 2059 NZ$ 202 NOK 1325 zł 484 S$ 164 kr 1307 $ 120 Ebike $ 175 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16102 ₪ 438 ¥ 18111 Mex$ 1966 NZ$ 193 NOK 1265 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1247 $ 115 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 369 £ 193 $ 330 € 221 kr 33892 ₪ 922 ¥ 38120 Mex$ 4138 NZ$ 406 NOK 2662 zł 973 S$ 329 kr 2626 $ 241 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 456 £ 239 $ 408 € 273 kr 41866 ₪ 1139 ¥ 47089 Mex$ 5111 NZ$ 502 NOK 3288 zł 1201 S$ 406 kr 3243 $ 298 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 $ 105 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9661 ₪ 263 ¥ 10867 Mex$ 1180 NZ$ 116 NOK 759 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 748 $ 69 $ 132 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12115 ₪ 330 ¥ 13627 Mex$ 1479 NZ$ 145 NOK 951 zł 348 S$ 117 kr 939 $ 86 $ 245 £ 128 $ 219 € 147 kr 22543 ₪ 614 ¥ 25356 Mex$ 2752 NZ$ 270 NOK 1770 zł 647 S$ 219 kr 1746 $ 160 Single room $ 175 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16102 ₪ 438 ¥ 18111 Mex$ 1966 NZ$ 193 NOK 1265 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1247 $ 115 $ 229 £ 120 $ 205 € 137 kr 21010 ₪ 572 ¥ 23631 Mex$ 2565 NZ$ 252 NOK 1650 zł 603 S$ 204 kr 1628 $ 149 $ 439 £ 230 $ 393 € 263 kr 40333 ₪ 1098 ¥ 45364 Mex$ 4924 NZ$ 483 NOK 3168 zł 1157 S$ 391 kr 3125 $ 287 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 $ 124 £ 65 $ 110 € 74 kr 11348 ₪ 309 ¥ 12764 Mex$ 1385 NZ$ 136 NOK 891 zł 326 S$ 110 kr 879 $ 81 $ 150 £ 79 $ 134 € 90 kr 13802 ₪ 376 ¥ 15524 Mex$ 1685 NZ$ 165 NOK 1084 zł 396 S$ 134 kr 1069 $ 98 $ 175 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16102 ₪ 438 ¥ 18111 Mex$ 1966 NZ$ 193 NOK 1265 zł 462 S$ 156 kr 1247 $ 115 $ 264 £ 138 $ 236 € 158 kr 24230 ₪ 659 ¥ 27253 Mex$ 2958 NZ$ 290 NOK 1903 zł 695 S$ 235 kr 1877 $ 172 $ 159 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14569 ₪ 396 ¥ 16386 Mex$ 1779 NZ$ 175 NOK 1144 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1129 $ 104 Single room $ 212 £ 111 $ 190 € 127 kr 19476 ₪ 530 ¥ 21906 Mex$ 2378 NZ$ 233 NOK 1530 zł 559 S$ 189 kr 1509 $ 139 $ 281 £ 147 $ 251 € 168 kr 25764 ₪ 701 ¥ 28978 Mex$ 3145 NZ$ 309 NOK 2023 zł 739 S$ 250 kr 1996 $ 183 $ 334 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30671 ₪ 835 ¥ 34498 Mex$ 3744 NZ$ 367 NOK 2409 zł 880 S$ 297 kr 2376 $ 218 $ 474 £ 248 $ 424 € 284 kr 43553 ₪ 1185 ¥ 48987 Mex$ 5317 NZ$ 522 NOK 3420 zł 1250 S$ 422 kr 3374 $ 310 $ 264 £ 138 $ 236 € 158 kr 24230 ₪ 659 ¥ 27253 Mex$ 2958 NZ$ 290 NOK 1903 zł 695 S$ 235 kr 1877 $ 172 Extra night in Arles
Classic accommodation - Hotel du Forum
All dates Double/twin $ 115 £ 60 $ 103 € 69 kr 10582 ₪ 288 ¥ 11902 Mex$ 1292 NZ$ 127 NOK 831 zł 304 S$ 103 kr 820 $ 75 Single room $ 202 £ 106 $ 181 € 121 kr 18556 ₪ 505 ¥ 20871 Mex$ 2265 NZ$ 222 NOK 1457 zł 532 S$ 180 kr 1438 $ 132 Luxury accommodation - La Maison Volver
March 1 to March 31
Nov 11 to Nov 20April 1 to Oct 31 Double/twin $ 194 £ 101 $ 173 € 116 kr 17789 ₪ 484 ¥ 20009 Mex$ 2172 NZ$ 213 NOK 1397 zł 510 S$ 172 kr 1378 $ 127 $ 264 £ 138 $ 236 € 158 kr 24230 ₪ 659 ¥ 27253 Mex$ 2958 NZ$ 290 NOK 1903 zł 695 S$ 235 kr 1877 $ 172 Single room $ 342 £ 179 $ 306 € 205 kr 31438 ₪ 856 ¥ 35360 Mex$ 3838 NZ$ 377 NOK 2469 zł 902 S$ 305 kr 2436 $ 224 $ 474 £ 248 $ 424 € 284 kr 43553 ₪ 1185 ¥ 48987 Mex$ 5317 NZ$ 522 NOK 3420 zł 1250 S$ 422 kr 3374 $ 310 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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