Classic or Luxury Famous Villages of Provence
France Bike Tours
Cycle in Provence & enjoy fine food, great wine, & stunning scenery!
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- Length7–8 days
- Prices from€1089 Rates
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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 $ 1926 £ 996 $ 1,707 € 1139 kr 174628 ₪ 4619 ¥ 190081 Mex$ 20813 NZ$ 2097 NOK 13572 kr 13371 $ 1,256 $ 2027 £ 1048 $ 1,797 € 1199 kr 183827 ₪ 4862 ¥ 200094 Mex$ 21910 NZ$ 2207 NOK 14287 kr 14076 $ 1,322 $ 2264 £ 1171 $ 2,007 € 1339 kr 205292 ₪ 5430 ¥ 223458 Mex$ 24468 NZ$ 2465 NOK 15955 kr 15719 $ 1,477 4-6 participants $ 1841 £ 952 $ 1,632 € 1089 kr 166962 ₪ 4416 ¥ 181737 Mex$ 19899 NZ$ 2004 NOK 12976 kr 12784 $ 1,201 $ 1943 £ 1004 $ 1,722 € 1149 kr 176161 ₪ 4660 ¥ 191750 Mex$ 20996 NZ$ 2115 NOK 13691 kr 13489 $ 1,267 $ 2179 £ 1127 $ 1,932 € 1289 kr 197626 ₪ 5227 ¥ 215114 Mex$ 23554 NZ$ 2373 NOK 15359 kr 15132 $ 1,422 Single supplement $ 707 £ 365 $ 626 € 418 kr 64087 ₪ 1695 ¥ 69758 Mex$ 7638 NZ$ 769 NOK 4981 kr 4907 $ 461 $ 800 £ 414 $ 709 € 473 kr 72519 ₪ 1918 ¥ 78936 Mex$ 8643 NZ$ 871 NOK 5636 kr 5553 $ 522 $ 1023 £ 529 $ 907 € 605 kr 92757 ₪ 2454 ¥ 100965 Mex$ 11055 NZ$ 1114 NOK 7209 kr 7102 $ 667 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 2450 £ 1267 $ 2,171 € 1449 kr 222156 ₪ 5876 ¥ 241815 Mex$ 26478 NZ$ 2667 NOK 17266 kr 17010 $ 1,598 $ 2551 £ 1319 $ 2,261 € 1509 kr 231356 ₪ 6120 ¥ 251828 Mex$ 27574 NZ$ 2778 NOK 17981 kr 17715 $ 1,664 $ 2839 £ 1468 $ 2,516 € 1679 kr 257419 ₪ 6809 ¥ 280198 Mex$ 30681 NZ$ 3090 NOK 20007 kr 19711 $ 1,852 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 $ 2873 £ 1485 $ 2,546 € 1699 kr 260486 ₪ 6890 ¥ 283536 Mex$ 31046 NZ$ 3127 NOK 20245 kr 19945 $ 1,874 $ 3262 £ 1686 $ 2,891 € 1929 kr 295749 ₪ 7823 ¥ 321919 Mex$ 35249 NZ$ 3551 NOK 22986 kr 22645 $ 2,128 $ 3769 £ 1949 $ 3,340 € 2229 kr 341744 ₪ 9040 ¥ 371984 Mex$ 40731 NZ$ 4103 NOK 26560 kr 26167 $ 2,459 4-6 participants $ 2788 £ 1442 $ 2,471 € 1649 kr 252820 ₪ 6687 ¥ 275192 Mex$ 30132 NZ$ 3035 NOK 19649 kr 19358 $ 1,819 $ 3177 £ 1643 $ 2,816 € 1879 kr 288083 ₪ 7620 ¥ 313575 Mex$ 34335 NZ$ 3459 NOK 22390 kr 22058 $ 2,073 $ 3684 £ 1905 $ 3,265 € 2179 kr 334078 ₪ 8837 ¥ 363640 Mex$ 39817 NZ$ 4011 NOK 25965 kr 25580 $ 2,403 Single supplement $ 1451 £ 750 $ 1,286 € 858 kr 131546 ₪ 3480 ¥ 143186 Mex$ 15678 NZ$ 1579 NOK 10224 kr 10072 $ 946 $ 1637 £ 846 $ 1,451 € 968 kr 148411 ₪ 3926 ¥ 161544 Mex$ 17688 NZ$ 1782 NOK 11534 kr 11364 $ 1,068 $ 1748 £ 904 $ 1,549 € 1034 kr 158530 ₪ 4193 ¥ 172558 Mex$ 18894 NZ$ 1903 NOK 12321 kr 12139 $ 1,141 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 4749 £ 2456 $ 4,209 € 2809 kr 430668 ₪ 11392 ¥ 468777 Mex$ 51329 NZ$ 5170 NOK 33471 kr 32976 $ 3,098 $ 5375 £ 2779 $ 4,764 € 3179 kr 487395 ₪ 12892 ¥ 530524 Mex$ 58090 NZ$ 5851 NOK 37880 kr 37320 $ 3,506 $ 5984 £ 3094 $ 5,303 € 3539 kr 542589 ₪ 14352 ¥ 590603 Mex$ 64669 NZ$ 6514 NOK 42170 kr 41546 $ 3,904 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 $ 2436 £ 1260 $ 2,159 € 1441 kr 220930 ₪ 5844 ¥ 240480 Mex$ 26332 NZ$ 2652 NOK 17171 kr 16917 $ 1,589 $ 2521 £ 1303 $ 2,234 € 1491 kr 228596 ₪ 6047 ¥ 248824 Mex$ 27245 NZ$ 2744 NOK 17766 kr 17504 $ 1,645 $ 2842 £ 1470 $ 2,519 € 1681 kr 257726 ₪ 6817 ¥ 280532 Mex$ 30717 NZ$ 3094 NOK 20030 kr 19734 $ 1,854 4-6 participants $ 2352 £ 1216 $ 2,084 € 1391 kr 213264 ₪ 5641 ¥ 232136 Mex$ 25418 NZ$ 2560 NOK 16575 kr 16330 $ 1,534 $ 2436 £ 1260 $ 2,159 € 1441 kr 220930 ₪ 5844 ¥ 240480 Mex$ 26332 NZ$ 2652 NOK 17171 kr 16917 $ 1,589 $ 2758 £ 1426 $ 2,444 € 1631 kr 250060 ₪ 6614 ¥ 272188 Mex$ 29804 NZ$ 3002 NOK 19435 kr 19147 $ 1,799 Single supplement $ 986 £ 510 $ 874 € 583 kr 89384 ₪ 2364 ¥ 97293 Mex$ 10653 NZ$ 1073 NOK 6947 kr 6844 $ 643 $ 1060 £ 548 $ 940 € 627 kr 96130 ₪ 2543 ¥ 104636 Mex$ 11457 NZ$ 1154 NOK 7471 kr 7361 $ 692 $ 1432 £ 740 $ 1,269 € 847 kr 129860 ₪ 3435 ¥ 141351 Mex$ 15477 NZ$ 1559 NOK 10093 kr 9943 $ 934 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 4009 £ 2073 $ 3,553 € 2371 kr 363515 ₪ 9615 ¥ 395682 Mex$ 43326 NZ$ 4364 NOK 28252 kr 27834 $ 2,615 $ 4195 £ 2169 $ 3,718 € 2481 kr 380380 ₪ 10061 ¥ 414039 Mex$ 45336 NZ$ 4567 NOK 29563 kr 29126 $ 2,737 $ 4837 £ 2501 $ 4,287 € 2861 kr 438640 ₪ 11603 ¥ 477455 Mex$ 52280 NZ$ 5266 NOK 34091 kr 33587 $ 3,156 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 $ 3163 £ 1636 $ 2,804 € 1871 kr 286856 ₪ 7588 ¥ 312240 Mex$ 34189 NZ$ 3444 NOK 22294 kr 21965 $ 2,064 $ 3485 £ 1802 $ 3,088 € 2061 kr 315987 ₪ 8358 ¥ 343948 Mex$ 37661 NZ$ 3794 NOK 24558 kr 24195 $ 2,273 $ 3686 £ 1906 $ 3,267 € 2180 kr 334231 ₪ 8841 ¥ 363807 Mex$ 39836 NZ$ 4013 NOK 25976 kr 25592 $ 2,405 4-6 participants $ 3079 £ 1592 $ 2,729 € 1821 kr 279190 ₪ 7385 ¥ 303896 Mex$ 33275 NZ$ 3352 NOK 21699 kr 21378 $ 2,009 $ 3400 £ 1758 $ 3,013 € 2011 kr 308321 ₪ 8155 ¥ 335604 Mex$ 36747 NZ$ 3702 NOK 23963 kr 23608 $ 2,218 $ 3603 £ 1863 $ 3,193 € 2131 kr 326719 ₪ 8642 ¥ 355630 Mex$ 38940 NZ$ 3922 NOK 25393 kr 25017 $ 2,350 Single supplement $ 1525 £ 789 $ 1,352 € 902 kr 138292 ₪ 3658 ¥ 150529 Mex$ 16482 NZ$ 1660 NOK 10748 kr 10589 $ 995 $ 1841 £ 952 $ 1,632 € 1089 kr 166962 ₪ 4416 ¥ 181737 Mex$ 19899 NZ$ 2004 NOK 12976 kr 12784 $ 1,201 $ 2009 £ 1039 $ 1,780 € 1188 kr 182141 ₪ 4818 ¥ 198258 Mex$ 21709 NZ$ 2187 NOK 14156 kr 13946 $ 1,310 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 5378 £ 2781 $ 4,767 € 3181 kr 487702 ₪ 12900 ¥ 530858 Mex$ 58127 NZ$ 5855 NOK 37904 kr 37343 $ 3,509 $ 5936 £ 3069 $ 5,261 € 3511 kr 538296 ₪ 14239 ¥ 585930 Mex$ 64157 NZ$ 6463 NOK 41836 kr 41217 $ 3,873 $ 6258 £ 3236 $ 5,546 € 3701 kr 567427 ₪ 15009 ¥ 617638 Mex$ 67629 NZ$ 6812 NOK 44100 kr 43448 $ 4,082 Extra Options
2024
Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 161 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 385 ¥ 15854 Mex$ 1736 NZ$ 175 NOK 1132 kr 1115 $ 105 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 169 £ 87 $ 150 € 100 kr 15332 ₪ 406 ¥ 16688 Mex$ 1827 NZ$ 184 NOK 1192 kr 1174 $ 110 Ebike $ 161 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 385 ¥ 15854 Mex$ 1736 NZ$ 175 NOK 1132 kr 1115 $ 105 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 374 £ 193 $ 331 € 221 kr 33883 ₪ 896 ¥ 36881 Mex$ 4038 NZ$ 407 NOK 2633 kr 2594 $ 244 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 462 £ 239 $ 409 € 273 kr 41856 ₪ 1107 ¥ 45559 Mex$ 4989 NZ$ 503 NOK 3253 kr 3205 $ 301 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 $ 107 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 255 ¥ 10514 Mex$ 1151 NZ$ 116 NOK 751 kr 740 $ 69 $ 134 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12112 ₪ 320 ¥ 13184 Mex$ 1444 NZ$ 145 NOK 941 kr 927 $ 87 $ 249 £ 129 $ 220 € 147 kr 22538 ₪ 596 ¥ 24532 Mex$ 2686 NZ$ 271 NOK 1752 kr 1726 $ 162 Single room $ 178 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 426 ¥ 17523 Mex$ 1919 NZ$ 193 NOK 1251 kr 1233 $ 116 $ 232 £ 120 $ 205 € 137 kr 21004 ₪ 556 ¥ 22863 Mex$ 2503 NZ$ 252 NOK 1632 kr 1608 $ 151 $ 445 £ 230 $ 394 € 263 kr 40322 ₪ 1067 ¥ 43890 Mex$ 4806 NZ$ 484 NOK 3134 kr 3087 $ 290 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 $ 125 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 300 ¥ 12349 Mex$ 1352 NZ$ 136 NOK 882 kr 869 $ 82 $ 152 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13799 ₪ 365 ¥ 15020 Mex$ 1645 NZ$ 166 NOK 1072 kr 1057 $ 99 $ 178 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 426 ¥ 17523 Mex$ 1919 NZ$ 193 NOK 1251 kr 1233 $ 116 $ 267 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24224 ₪ 641 ¥ 26368 Mex$ 2887 NZ$ 291 NOK 1883 kr 1855 $ 174 $ 161 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 385 ¥ 15854 Mex$ 1736 NZ$ 175 NOK 1132 kr 1115 $ 105 Single room $ 215 £ 111 $ 190 € 127 kr 19471 ₪ 515 ¥ 21194 Mex$ 2321 NZ$ 234 NOK 1513 kr 1491 $ 140 $ 284 £ 147 $ 252 € 168 kr 25757 ₪ 681 ¥ 28037 Mex$ 3070 NZ$ 309 NOK 2002 kr 1972 $ 185 $ 338 £ 175 $ 300 € 200 kr 30663 ₪ 811 ¥ 33377 Mex$ 3655 NZ$ 368 NOK 2383 kr 2348 $ 221 $ 480 £ 248 $ 426 € 284 kr 43542 ₪ 1152 ¥ 47395 Mex$ 5190 NZ$ 523 NOK 3384 kr 3334 $ 313 $ 267 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24224 ₪ 641 ¥ 26368 Mex$ 2887 NZ$ 291 NOK 1883 kr 1855 $ 174 Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 178 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 426 ¥ 17523 Mex$ 1919 NZ$ 193 NOK 1251 kr 1233 $ 116 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 186 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16865 ₪ 446 ¥ 18357 Mex$ 2010 NZ$ 202 NOK 1311 kr 1291 $ 121 Ebike $ 178 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 426 ¥ 17523 Mex$ 1919 NZ$ 193 NOK 1251 kr 1233 $ 116 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 374 £ 193 $ 331 € 221 kr 33883 ₪ 896 ¥ 36881 Mex$ 4038 NZ$ 407 NOK 2633 kr 2594 $ 244 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 462 £ 239 $ 409 € 273 kr 41856 ₪ 1107 ¥ 45559 Mex$ 4989 NZ$ 503 NOK 3253 kr 3205 $ 301 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 $ 107 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 255 ¥ 10514 Mex$ 1151 NZ$ 116 NOK 751 kr 740 $ 69 $ 134 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12112 ₪ 320 ¥ 13184 Mex$ 1444 NZ$ 145 NOK 941 kr 927 $ 87 $ 249 £ 129 $ 220 € 147 kr 22538 ₪ 596 ¥ 24532 Mex$ 2686 NZ$ 271 NOK 1752 kr 1726 $ 162 Single room $ 178 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 426 ¥ 17523 Mex$ 1919 NZ$ 193 NOK 1251 kr 1233 $ 116 $ 232 £ 120 $ 205 € 137 kr 21004 ₪ 556 ¥ 22863 Mex$ 2503 NZ$ 252 NOK 1632 kr 1608 $ 151 $ 445 £ 230 $ 394 € 263 kr 40322 ₪ 1067 ¥ 43890 Mex$ 4806 NZ$ 484 NOK 3134 kr 3087 $ 290 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 $ 125 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 300 ¥ 12349 Mex$ 1352 NZ$ 136 NOK 882 kr 869 $ 82 $ 152 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13799 ₪ 365 ¥ 15020 Mex$ 1645 NZ$ 166 NOK 1072 kr 1057 $ 99 $ 178 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 426 ¥ 17523 Mex$ 1919 NZ$ 193 NOK 1251 kr 1233 $ 116 $ 267 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24224 ₪ 641 ¥ 26368 Mex$ 2887 NZ$ 291 NOK 1883 kr 1855 $ 174 $ 161 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 385 ¥ 15854 Mex$ 1736 NZ$ 175 NOK 1132 kr 1115 $ 105 Single room $ 215 £ 111 $ 190 € 127 kr 19471 ₪ 515 ¥ 21194 Mex$ 2321 NZ$ 234 NOK 1513 kr 1491 $ 140 $ 284 £ 147 $ 252 € 168 kr 25757 ₪ 681 ¥ 28037 Mex$ 3070 NZ$ 309 NOK 2002 kr 1972 $ 185 $ 338 £ 175 $ 300 € 200 kr 30663 ₪ 811 ¥ 33377 Mex$ 3655 NZ$ 368 NOK 2383 kr 2348 $ 221 $ 480 £ 248 $ 426 € 284 kr 43542 ₪ 1152 ¥ 47395 Mex$ 5190 NZ$ 523 NOK 3384 kr 3334 $ 313 $ 267 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24224 ₪ 641 ¥ 26368 Mex$ 2887 NZ$ 291 NOK 1883 kr 1855 $ 174 Extra night in Arles
Classic accommodation - Hotel du Forum
All dates Double/twin $ 117 £ 60 $ 103 € 69 kr 10579 ₪ 280 ¥ 11515 Mex$ 1261 NZ$ 127 NOK 822 kr 810 $ 76 Single room $ 205 £ 106 $ 181 € 121 kr 18551 ₪ 491 ¥ 20193 Mex$ 2211 NZ$ 223 NOK 1442 kr 1420 $ 133 Luxury accommodation - La Maison Volver
March 1 to March 31
Nov 11 to Nov 20April 1 to Oct 31 Double/twin $ 196 £ 101 $ 174 € 116 kr 17785 ₪ 470 ¥ 19359 Mex$ 2120 NZ$ 214 NOK 1382 kr 1362 $ 128 $ 267 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24224 ₪ 641 ¥ 26368 Mex$ 2887 NZ$ 291 NOK 1883 kr 1855 $ 174 Single room $ 347 £ 179 $ 307 € 205 kr 31430 ₪ 831 ¥ 34211 Mex$ 3746 NZ$ 377 NOK 2443 kr 2407 $ 226 $ 480 £ 248 $ 426 € 284 kr 43542 ₪ 1152 ¥ 47395 Mex$ 5190 NZ$ 523 NOK 3384 kr 3334 $ 313 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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