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 $ 1893 £ 1000 $ 1,713 € 1139 kr 174740 ₪ 4668 ¥ 195083 Mex$ 21013 NZ$ 2080 NOK 13578 zł 5003 S$ 1697 kr 13604 $ 1,252 $ 1993 £ 1052 $ 1,803 € 1199 kr 183945 ₪ 4914 ¥ 205359 Mex$ 22120 NZ$ 2190 NOK 14293 zł 5267 S$ 1786 kr 14321 $ 1,318 $ 2226 £ 1175 $ 2,013 € 1339 kr 205423 ₪ 5488 ¥ 229338 Mex$ 24703 NZ$ 2446 NOK 15962 zł 5882 S$ 1994 kr 15993 $ 1,472 4-6 participants $ 1810 £ 956 $ 1,637 € 1089 kr 167069 ₪ 4463 ¥ 186519 Mex$ 20091 NZ$ 1989 NOK 12982 zł 4784 S$ 1622 kr 13007 $ 1,197 $ 1910 £ 1009 $ 1,728 € 1149 kr 176274 ₪ 4709 ¥ 196795 Mex$ 21198 NZ$ 2099 NOK 13697 zł 5047 S$ 1711 kr 13724 $ 1,263 $ 2143 £ 1131 $ 1,938 € 1289 kr 197752 ₪ 5283 ¥ 220774 Mex$ 23781 NZ$ 2354 NOK 15366 zł 5662 S$ 1920 kr 15396 $ 1,417 Single supplement $ 695 £ 367 $ 629 € 418 kr 64127 ₪ 1713 ¥ 71593 Mex$ 7712 NZ$ 763 NOK 4983 zł 1836 S$ 623 kr 4993 $ 460 $ 786 £ 415 $ 711 € 473 kr 72565 ₪ 1939 ¥ 81013 Mex$ 8726 NZ$ 864 NOK 5639 zł 2078 S$ 705 kr 5650 $ 520 $ 1006 £ 531 $ 910 € 605 kr 92816 ₪ 2480 ¥ 103622 Mex$ 11162 NZ$ 1105 NOK 7212 zł 2658 S$ 901 kr 7226 $ 665 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 2409 £ 1272 $ 2,179 € 1449 kr 222298 ₪ 5939 ¥ 248178 Mex$ 26733 NZ$ 2647 NOK 17273 zł 6365 S$ 2158 kr 17307 $ 1,593 $ 2508 £ 1324 $ 2,269 € 1509 kr 231503 ₪ 6184 ¥ 258454 Mex$ 27839 NZ$ 2756 NOK 17989 zł 6629 S$ 2248 kr 18024 $ 1,659 $ 2791 £ 1474 $ 2,525 € 1679 kr 257584 ₪ 6881 ¥ 287571 Mex$ 30976 NZ$ 3067 NOK 20015 zł 7375 S$ 2501 kr 20054 $ 1,846 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 $ 2824 £ 1491 $ 2,555 € 1699 kr 260652 ₪ 6963 ¥ 290997 Mex$ 31345 NZ$ 3103 NOK 20254 zł 7463 S$ 2531 kr 20293 $ 1,868 $ 3207 £ 1693 $ 2,901 € 1929 kr 295938 ₪ 7906 ¥ 330390 Mex$ 35588 NZ$ 3523 NOK 22996 zł 8474 S$ 2873 kr 23040 $ 2,121 $ 3705 £ 1956 $ 3,352 € 2229 kr 341962 ₪ 9135 ¥ 381773 Mex$ 41123 NZ$ 4071 NOK 26572 zł 9791 S$ 3320 kr 26623 $ 2,451 4-6 participants $ 2741 £ 1447 $ 2,480 € 1649 kr 252981 ₪ 6758 ¥ 282433 Mex$ 30422 NZ$ 3012 NOK 19658 zł 7244 S$ 2456 kr 19696 $ 1,813 $ 3123 £ 1649 $ 2,825 € 1879 kr 288267 ₪ 7701 ¥ 321826 Mex$ 34666 NZ$ 3432 NOK 22399 zł 8254 S$ 2799 kr 22443 $ 2,066 $ 3622 £ 1913 $ 3,276 € 2179 kr 334291 ₪ 8930 ¥ 373209 Mex$ 40200 NZ$ 3980 NOK 25976 zł 9572 S$ 3246 kr 26026 $ 2,396 Single supplement $ 1426 £ 753 $ 1,290 € 858 kr 131630 ₪ 3516 ¥ 146954 Mex$ 15829 NZ$ 1567 NOK 10228 zł 3769 S$ 1278 kr 10248 $ 943 $ 1609 £ 850 $ 1,456 € 968 kr 148506 ₪ 3967 ¥ 165795 Mex$ 17859 NZ$ 1768 NOK 11539 zł 4252 S$ 1442 kr 11562 $ 1,064 $ 1719 £ 908 $ 1,555 € 1034 kr 158631 ₪ 4238 ¥ 177099 Mex$ 19076 NZ$ 1889 NOK 12326 zł 4542 S$ 1540 kr 12350 $ 1,137 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 4669 £ 2466 $ 4,224 € 2809 kr 430943 ₪ 11512 ¥ 481112 Mex$ 51823 NZ$ 5131 NOK 33486 zł 12339 S$ 4184 kr 33551 $ 3,088 $ 5284 £ 2790 $ 4,780 € 3179 kr 487706 ₪ 13029 ¥ 544484 Mex$ 58649 NZ$ 5806 NOK 37897 zł 13964 S$ 4735 kr 37970 $ 3,495 $ 5883 £ 3106 $ 5,321 € 3539 kr 542936 ₪ 14504 ¥ 606143 Mex$ 65291 NZ$ 6464 NOK 42188 zł 15546 S$ 5271 kr 42270 $ 3,891 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 $ 2395 £ 1265 $ 2,167 € 1441 kr 221071 ₪ 5906 ¥ 246808 Mex$ 26585 NZ$ 2632 NOK 17178 zł 6330 S$ 2146 kr 17211 $ 1,584 $ 2478 £ 1309 $ 2,242 € 1491 kr 228742 ₪ 6111 ¥ 255372 Mex$ 27507 NZ$ 2723 NOK 17774 zł 6550 S$ 2221 kr 17809 $ 1,639 $ 2794 £ 1475 $ 2,528 € 1681 kr 257891 ₪ 6889 ¥ 287914 Mex$ 31013 NZ$ 3070 NOK 20039 zł 7384 S$ 2504 kr 20078 $ 1,848 4-6 participants $ 2312 £ 1221 $ 2,092 € 1391 kr 213400 ₪ 5701 ¥ 238244 Mex$ 25662 NZ$ 2541 NOK 16582 zł 6110 S$ 2072 kr 16614 $ 1,529 $ 2395 £ 1265 $ 2,167 € 1441 kr 221071 ₪ 5906 ¥ 246808 Mex$ 26585 NZ$ 2632 NOK 17178 zł 6330 S$ 2146 kr 17211 $ 1,584 $ 2711 £ 1432 $ 2,452 € 1631 kr 250220 ₪ 6684 ¥ 279350 Mex$ 30090 NZ$ 2979 NOK 19443 zł 7164 S$ 2429 kr 19481 $ 1,793 Single supplement $ 969 £ 512 $ 877 € 583 kr 89441 ₪ 2389 ¥ 99854 Mex$ 10756 NZ$ 1065 NOK 6950 zł 2561 S$ 868 kr 6963 $ 641 $ 1042 £ 550 $ 943 € 627 kr 96191 ₪ 2570 ¥ 107390 Mex$ 11567 NZ$ 1145 NOK 7474 zł 2754 S$ 934 kr 7489 $ 689 $ 1408 £ 743 $ 1,274 € 847 kr 129943 ₪ 3471 ¥ 145070 Mex$ 15626 NZ$ 1547 NOK 10097 zł 3721 S$ 1262 kr 10117 $ 931 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 3941 £ 2081 $ 3,565 € 2371 kr 363747 ₪ 9717 ¥ 406094 Mex$ 43742 NZ$ 4331 NOK 28265 zł 10415 S$ 3532 kr 28320 $ 2,607 $ 4124 £ 2178 $ 3,731 € 2481 kr 380623 ₪ 10168 ¥ 424934 Mex$ 45772 NZ$ 4531 NOK 29576 zł 10898 S$ 3695 kr 29633 $ 2,728 $ 4756 £ 2511 $ 4,302 € 2861 kr 438920 ₪ 11725 ¥ 490019 Mex$ 52782 NZ$ 5225 NOK 34106 zł 12568 S$ 4261 kr 34172 $ 3,145 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 $ 3110 £ 1642 $ 2,813 € 1871 kr 287040 ₪ 7668 ¥ 320456 Mex$ 34518 NZ$ 3417 NOK 22304 zł 8219 S$ 2787 kr 22347 $ 2,057 $ 3426 £ 1809 $ 3,099 € 2061 kr 316188 ₪ 8447 ¥ 352998 Mex$ 38023 NZ$ 3764 NOK 24569 zł 9053 S$ 3070 kr 24617 $ 2,266 $ 3624 £ 1913 $ 3,278 € 2180 kr 334445 ₪ 8934 ¥ 373380 Mex$ 40219 NZ$ 3982 NOK 25988 zł 9576 S$ 3247 kr 26038 $ 2,397 4-6 participants $ 3027 £ 1598 $ 2,738 € 1821 kr 279369 ₪ 7463 ¥ 311892 Mex$ 33596 NZ$ 3326 NOK 21708 zł 7999 S$ 2712 kr 21750 $ 2,002 $ 3343 £ 1765 $ 3,024 € 2011 kr 308518 ₪ 8242 ¥ 344435 Mex$ 37101 NZ$ 3673 NOK 23973 zł 8834 S$ 2995 kr 24020 $ 2,211 $ 3542 £ 1870 $ 3,204 € 2131 kr 326927 ₪ 8734 ¥ 364988 Mex$ 39315 NZ$ 3892 NOK 25404 zł 9361 S$ 3174 kr 25453 $ 2,343 Single supplement $ 1499 £ 792 $ 1,356 € 902 kr 138380 ₪ 3697 ¥ 154490 Mex$ 16641 NZ$ 1647 NOK 10753 zł 3962 S$ 1344 kr 10774 $ 992 $ 1810 £ 956 $ 1,637 € 1089 kr 167069 ₪ 4463 ¥ 186519 Mex$ 20091 NZ$ 1989 NOK 12982 zł 4784 S$ 1622 kr 13007 $ 1,197 $ 1975 £ 1043 $ 1,786 € 1188 kr 182257 ₪ 4869 ¥ 203475 Mex$ 21917 NZ$ 2170 NOK 14162 zł 5219 S$ 1770 kr 14190 $ 1,306 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 5288 £ 2792 $ 4,783 € 3181 kr 488013 ₪ 13037 ¥ 544827 Mex$ 58686 NZ$ 5810 NOK 37921 zł 13973 S$ 4738 kr 37994 $ 3,497 $ 5836 £ 3082 $ 5,279 € 3511 kr 538640 ₪ 14389 ¥ 601348 Mex$ 64774 NZ$ 6413 NOK 41855 zł 15423 S$ 5230 kr 41936 $ 3,860 $ 6152 £ 3248 $ 5,565 € 3701 kr 567789 ₪ 15168 ¥ 633890 Mex$ 68280 NZ$ 6760 NOK 44119 zł 16257 S$ 5513 kr 44205 $ 4,069 Extra Options
2024
Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14574 ₪ 389 ¥ 16271 Mex$ 1753 NZ$ 174 NOK 1132 zł 417 S$ 142 kr 1135 $ 104 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15342 ₪ 410 ¥ 17128 Mex$ 1845 NZ$ 183 NOK 1192 zł 439 S$ 149 kr 1194 $ 110 Ebike $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14574 ₪ 389 ¥ 16271 Mex$ 1753 NZ$ 174 NOK 1132 zł 417 S$ 142 kr 1135 $ 104 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 367 £ 194 $ 332 € 221 kr 33905 ₪ 906 ¥ 37852 Mex$ 4077 NZ$ 404 NOK 2635 zł 971 S$ 329 kr 2640 $ 243 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 454 £ 240 $ 410 € 273 kr 41882 ₪ 1119 ¥ 46758 Mex$ 5037 NZ$ 499 NOK 3254 zł 1199 S$ 407 kr 3261 $ 300 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 $ 95 € 63 kr 9665 ₪ 258 ¥ 10790 Mex$ 1162 NZ$ 115 NOK 751 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 752 $ 69 $ 131 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 12120 ₪ 324 ¥ 13531 Mex$ 1457 NZ$ 144 NOK 942 zł 347 S$ 118 kr 944 $ 87 $ 244 £ 129 $ 221 € 147 kr 22552 ₪ 602 ¥ 25177 Mex$ 2712 NZ$ 268 NOK 1752 zł 646 S$ 219 kr 1756 $ 162 Single room $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16109 ₪ 430 ¥ 17984 Mex$ 1937 NZ$ 192 NOK 1252 zł 461 S$ 156 kr 1254 $ 115 $ 228 £ 120 $ 206 € 137 kr 21018 ₪ 561 ¥ 23465 Mex$ 2528 NZ$ 250 NOK 1633 zł 602 S$ 204 kr 1636 $ 151 $ 437 £ 231 $ 395 € 263 kr 40348 ₪ 1078 ¥ 45045 Mex$ 4852 NZ$ 480 NOK 3135 zł 1155 S$ 392 kr 3141 $ 289 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 $ 111 € 74 kr 11353 ₪ 303 ¥ 12674 Mex$ 1365 NZ$ 135 NOK 882 zł 325 S$ 110 kr 884 $ 81 $ 150 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13807 ₪ 369 ¥ 15415 Mex$ 1660 NZ$ 164 NOK 1073 zł 395 S$ 134 kr 1075 $ 99 $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16109 ₪ 430 ¥ 17984 Mex$ 1937 NZ$ 192 NOK 1252 zł 461 S$ 156 kr 1254 $ 115 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24240 ₪ 648 ¥ 27062 Mex$ 2915 NZ$ 289 NOK 1884 zł 694 S$ 235 kr 1887 $ 174 $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14574 ₪ 389 ¥ 16271 Mex$ 1753 NZ$ 174 NOK 1132 zł 417 S$ 142 kr 1135 $ 104 Single room $ 211 £ 111 $ 191 € 127 kr 19484 ₪ 520 ¥ 21752 Mex$ 2343 NZ$ 232 NOK 1514 zł 558 S$ 189 kr 1517 $ 140 $ 279 £ 147 $ 253 € 168 kr 25774 ₪ 689 ¥ 28774 Mex$ 3099 NZ$ 307 NOK 2003 zł 738 S$ 250 kr 2007 $ 185 $ 332 £ 176 $ 301 € 200 kr 30683 ₪ 820 ¥ 34255 Mex$ 3690 NZ$ 365 NOK 2384 zł 879 S$ 298 kr 2389 $ 220 $ 472 £ 249 $ 427 € 284 kr 43570 ₪ 1164 ¥ 48642 Mex$ 5240 NZ$ 519 NOK 3386 zł 1248 S$ 423 kr 3392 $ 312 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24240 ₪ 648 ¥ 27062 Mex$ 2915 NZ$ 289 NOK 1884 zł 694 S$ 235 kr 1887 $ 174 Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16109 ₪ 430 ¥ 17984 Mex$ 1937 NZ$ 192 NOK 1252 zł 461 S$ 156 kr 1254 $ 115 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 183 £ 97 $ 165 € 110 kr 16876 ₪ 451 ¥ 18840 Mex$ 2029 NZ$ 201 NOK 1311 zł 483 S$ 164 kr 1314 $ 121 Ebike $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16109 ₪ 430 ¥ 17984 Mex$ 1937 NZ$ 192 NOK 1252 zł 461 S$ 156 kr 1254 $ 115 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 367 £ 194 $ 332 € 221 kr 33905 ₪ 906 ¥ 37852 Mex$ 4077 NZ$ 404 NOK 2635 zł 971 S$ 329 kr 2640 $ 243 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 454 £ 240 $ 410 € 273 kr 41882 ₪ 1119 ¥ 46758 Mex$ 5037 NZ$ 499 NOK 3254 zł 1199 S$ 407 kr 3261 $ 300 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 $ 95 € 63 kr 9665 ₪ 258 ¥ 10790 Mex$ 1162 NZ$ 115 NOK 751 zł 277 S$ 94 kr 752 $ 69 $ 131 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 12120 ₪ 324 ¥ 13531 Mex$ 1457 NZ$ 144 NOK 942 zł 347 S$ 118 kr 944 $ 87 $ 244 £ 129 $ 221 € 147 kr 22552 ₪ 602 ¥ 25177 Mex$ 2712 NZ$ 268 NOK 1752 zł 646 S$ 219 kr 1756 $ 162 Single room $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16109 ₪ 430 ¥ 17984 Mex$ 1937 NZ$ 192 NOK 1252 zł 461 S$ 156 kr 1254 $ 115 $ 228 £ 120 $ 206 € 137 kr 21018 ₪ 561 ¥ 23465 Mex$ 2528 NZ$ 250 NOK 1633 zł 602 S$ 204 kr 1636 $ 151 $ 437 £ 231 $ 395 € 263 kr 40348 ₪ 1078 ¥ 45045 Mex$ 4852 NZ$ 480 NOK 3135 zł 1155 S$ 392 kr 3141 $ 289 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 $ 111 € 74 kr 11353 ₪ 303 ¥ 12674 Mex$ 1365 NZ$ 135 NOK 882 zł 325 S$ 110 kr 884 $ 81 $ 150 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13807 ₪ 369 ¥ 15415 Mex$ 1660 NZ$ 164 NOK 1073 zł 395 S$ 134 kr 1075 $ 99 $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16109 ₪ 430 ¥ 17984 Mex$ 1937 NZ$ 192 NOK 1252 zł 461 S$ 156 kr 1254 $ 115 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24240 ₪ 648 ¥ 27062 Mex$ 2915 NZ$ 289 NOK 1884 zł 694 S$ 235 kr 1887 $ 174 $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14574 ₪ 389 ¥ 16271 Mex$ 1753 NZ$ 174 NOK 1132 zł 417 S$ 142 kr 1135 $ 104 Single room $ 211 £ 111 $ 191 € 127 kr 19484 ₪ 520 ¥ 21752 Mex$ 2343 NZ$ 232 NOK 1514 zł 558 S$ 189 kr 1517 $ 140 $ 279 £ 147 $ 253 € 168 kr 25774 ₪ 689 ¥ 28774 Mex$ 3099 NZ$ 307 NOK 2003 zł 738 S$ 250 kr 2007 $ 185 $ 332 £ 176 $ 301 € 200 kr 30683 ₪ 820 ¥ 34255 Mex$ 3690 NZ$ 365 NOK 2384 zł 879 S$ 298 kr 2389 $ 220 $ 472 £ 249 $ 427 € 284 kr 43570 ₪ 1164 ¥ 48642 Mex$ 5240 NZ$ 519 NOK 3386 zł 1248 S$ 423 kr 3392 $ 312 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24240 ₪ 648 ¥ 27062 Mex$ 2915 NZ$ 289 NOK 1884 zł 694 S$ 235 kr 1887 $ 174 Extra night in Arles
Classic accommodation - Hotel du Forum
All dates Double/twin $ 115 £ 61 $ 104 € 69 kr 10586 ₪ 283 ¥ 11818 Mex$ 1273 NZ$ 126 NOK 823 zł 303 S$ 103 kr 824 $ 76 Single room $ 201 £ 106 $ 182 € 121 kr 18563 ₪ 496 ¥ 20724 Mex$ 2232 NZ$ 221 NOK 1442 zł 532 S$ 180 kr 1445 $ 133 Luxury accommodation - La Maison Volver
March 1 to March 31
Nov 11 to Nov 20April 1 to Oct 31 Double/twin $ 193 £ 102 $ 174 € 116 kr 17796 ₪ 475 ¥ 19868 Mex$ 2140 NZ$ 212 NOK 1383 zł 510 S$ 173 kr 1386 $ 128 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24240 ₪ 648 ¥ 27062 Mex$ 2915 NZ$ 289 NOK 1884 zł 694 S$ 235 kr 1887 $ 174 Single room $ 341 £ 180 $ 308 € 205 kr 31450 ₪ 840 ¥ 35111 Mex$ 3782 NZ$ 374 NOK 2444 zł 901 S$ 305 kr 2449 $ 225 $ 472 £ 249 $ 427 € 284 kr 43570 ₪ 1164 ¥ 48642 Mex$ 5240 NZ$ 519 NOK 3386 zł 1248 S$ 423 kr 3392 $ 312 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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