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 174614 ₪ 4671 ¥ 194654 Mex$ 21034 NZ$ 2075 NOK 13588 zł 4980 S$ 1694 kr 13586 $ 1,253 $ 1993 £ 1053 $ 1,804 € 1199 kr 183812 ₪ 4917 ¥ 204908 Mex$ 22142 NZ$ 2185 NOK 14303 zł 5242 S$ 1783 kr 14302 $ 1,319 $ 2225 £ 1176 $ 2,014 € 1339 kr 205275 ₪ 5491 ¥ 228834 Mex$ 24728 NZ$ 2440 NOK 15974 zł 5854 S$ 1991 kr 15972 $ 1,473 4-6 participants $ 1810 £ 956 $ 1,638 € 1089 kr 166949 ₪ 4466 ¥ 186109 Mex$ 20111 NZ$ 1984 NOK 12991 zł 4761 S$ 1620 kr 12990 $ 1,198 $ 1910 £ 1009 $ 1,728 € 1149 kr 176147 ₪ 4712 ¥ 196363 Mex$ 21219 NZ$ 2094 NOK 13707 zł 5023 S$ 1709 kr 13705 $ 1,264 $ 2142 £ 1132 $ 1,939 € 1289 kr 197609 ₪ 5286 ¥ 220289 Mex$ 23805 NZ$ 2349 NOK 15377 zł 5635 S$ 1917 kr 15375 $ 1,418 Single supplement $ 695 £ 367 $ 629 € 418 kr 64081 ₪ 1714 ¥ 71436 Mex$ 7719 NZ$ 762 NOK 4987 zł 1827 S$ 622 kr 4986 $ 460 $ 786 £ 415 $ 711 € 473 kr 72513 ₪ 1940 ¥ 80835 Mex$ 8735 NZ$ 862 NOK 5643 zł 2068 S$ 703 kr 5642 $ 520 $ 1006 £ 531 $ 910 € 605 kr 92749 ₪ 2481 ¥ 103394 Mex$ 11173 NZ$ 1102 NOK 7217 zł 2645 S$ 900 kr 7216 $ 665 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 2408 £ 1272 $ 2,180 € 1449 kr 222138 ₪ 5943 ¥ 247632 Mex$ 26759 NZ$ 2640 NOK 17286 zł 6335 S$ 2155 kr 17284 $ 1,594 $ 2508 £ 1325 $ 2,270 € 1509 kr 231336 ₪ 6189 ¥ 257886 Mex$ 27867 NZ$ 2750 NOK 18002 zł 6597 S$ 2244 kr 17999 $ 1,660 $ 2790 £ 1474 $ 2,526 € 1679 kr 257398 ₪ 6886 ¥ 286939 Mex$ 31007 NZ$ 3059 NOK 20030 zł 7340 S$ 2497 kr 20027 $ 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 £ 1492 $ 2,556 € 1699 kr 260464 ₪ 6968 ¥ 290357 Mex$ 31376 NZ$ 3096 NOK 20268 zł 7428 S$ 2527 kr 20266 $ 1,868 $ 3206 £ 1694 $ 2,902 € 1929 kr 295724 ₪ 7911 ¥ 329664 Mex$ 35624 NZ$ 3515 NOK 23012 zł 8433 S$ 2869 kr 23009 $ 2,121 $ 3705 £ 1957 $ 3,353 € 2229 kr 341716 ₪ 9141 ¥ 380933 Mex$ 41164 NZ$ 4062 NOK 26591 zł 9745 S$ 3315 kr 26588 $ 2,451 4-6 participants $ 2741 £ 1448 $ 2,480 € 1649 kr 252799 ₪ 6763 ¥ 281812 Mex$ 30453 NZ$ 3005 NOK 19672 zł 7209 S$ 2452 kr 19669 $ 1,813 $ 3123 £ 1650 $ 2,826 € 1879 kr 288059 ₪ 7706 ¥ 321119 Mex$ 34700 NZ$ 3424 NOK 22415 zł 8215 S$ 2795 kr 22413 $ 2,066 $ 3621 £ 1913 $ 3,278 € 2179 kr 334050 ₪ 8936 ¥ 372389 Mex$ 40241 NZ$ 3971 NOK 25994 zł 9526 S$ 3241 kr 25991 $ 2,396 Single supplement $ 1426 £ 753 $ 1,291 € 858 kr 131535 ₪ 3519 ¥ 146631 Mex$ 15845 NZ$ 1563 NOK 10235 zł 3751 S$ 1276 kr 10234 $ 944 $ 1609 £ 850 $ 1,456 € 968 kr 148399 ₪ 3970 ¥ 165430 Mex$ 17877 NZ$ 1764 NOK 11548 zł 4232 S$ 1440 kr 11546 $ 1,065 $ 1718 £ 908 $ 1,555 € 1034 kr 158517 ₪ 4241 ¥ 176709 Mex$ 19095 NZ$ 1884 NOK 12335 zł 4520 S$ 1538 kr 12334 $ 1,137 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 4669 £ 2466 $ 4,225 € 2809 kr 430632 ₪ 11520 ¥ 480055 Mex$ 51875 NZ$ 5119 NOK 33510 zł 12280 S$ 4178 kr 33506 $ 3,089 $ 5283 £ 2791 $ 4,782 € 3179 kr 487355 ₪ 13037 ¥ 543287 Mex$ 58708 NZ$ 5793 NOK 37924 zł 13898 S$ 4728 kr 37919 $ 3,496 $ 5882 £ 3107 $ 5,323 € 3539 kr 542544 ₪ 14514 ¥ 604811 Mex$ 65356 NZ$ 6449 NOK 42218 zł 15472 S$ 5263 kr 42213 $ 3,892 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 $ 2,168 € 1441 kr 220912 ₪ 5910 ¥ 246265 Mex$ 26612 NZ$ 2626 NOK 17190 zł 6300 S$ 2143 kr 17188 $ 1,585 $ 2478 £ 1309 $ 2,243 € 1491 kr 228577 ₪ 6115 ¥ 254810 Mex$ 27535 NZ$ 2717 NOK 17787 zł 6518 S$ 2217 kr 17785 $ 1,640 $ 2794 £ 1476 $ 2,529 € 1681 kr 257705 ₪ 6894 ¥ 287281 Mex$ 31044 NZ$ 3063 NOK 20053 zł 7349 S$ 2500 kr 20051 $ 1,849 4-6 participants $ 2312 £ 1221 $ 2,092 € 1391 kr 213246 ₪ 5705 ¥ 237720 Mex$ 25688 NZ$ 2535 NOK 16594 zł 6081 S$ 2069 kr 16592 $ 1,530 $ 2395 £ 1265 $ 2,168 € 1441 kr 220912 ₪ 5910 ¥ 246265 Mex$ 26612 NZ$ 2626 NOK 17190 zł 6300 S$ 2143 kr 17188 $ 1,585 $ 2711 £ 1432 $ 2,453 € 1631 kr 250039 ₪ 6689 ¥ 278736 Mex$ 30120 NZ$ 2972 NOK 19457 zł 7130 S$ 2426 kr 19455 $ 1,794 Single supplement $ 969 £ 512 $ 877 € 583 kr 89376 ₪ 2391 ¥ 99634 Mex$ 10767 NZ$ 1062 NOK 6955 zł 2549 S$ 867 kr 6954 $ 641 $ 1042 £ 551 $ 943 € 627 kr 96122 ₪ 2571 ¥ 107154 Mex$ 11579 NZ$ 1143 NOK 7480 zł 2741 S$ 932 kr 7479 $ 690 $ 1408 £ 744 $ 1,274 € 847 kr 129849 ₪ 3474 ¥ 144751 Mex$ 15642 NZ$ 1543 NOK 10104 zł 3703 S$ 1260 kr 10103 $ 931 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 3941 £ 2082 $ 3,566 € 2371 kr 363485 ₪ 9724 ¥ 405201 Mex$ 43786 NZ$ 4320 NOK 28285 zł 10366 S$ 3526 kr 28281 $ 2,607 $ 4123 £ 2178 $ 3,732 € 2481 kr 380348 ₪ 10175 ¥ 424000 Mex$ 45818 NZ$ 4521 NOK 29597 zł 10847 S$ 3690 kr 29593 $ 2,728 $ 4755 £ 2512 $ 4,304 € 2861 kr 438604 ₪ 11733 ¥ 488942 Mex$ 52835 NZ$ 5213 NOK 34130 zł 12508 S$ 4255 kr 34126 $ 3,146 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 £ 1643 $ 2,814 € 1871 kr 286833 ₪ 7673 ¥ 319752 Mex$ 34553 NZ$ 3409 NOK 22320 zł 8180 S$ 2783 kr 22317 $ 2,058 $ 3425 £ 1810 $ 3,100 € 2061 kr 315960 ₪ 8452 ¥ 352222 Mex$ 38061 NZ$ 3756 NOK 24587 zł 9010 S$ 3065 kr 24584 $ 2,267 $ 3623 £ 1914 $ 3,279 € 2180 kr 334204 ₪ 8940 ¥ 372559 Mex$ 40259 NZ$ 3972 NOK 26006 zł 9531 S$ 3242 kr 26003 $ 2,397 4-6 participants $ 3026 £ 1599 $ 2,739 € 1821 kr 279167 ₪ 7468 ¥ 311207 Mex$ 33629 NZ$ 3318 NOK 21724 zł 7961 S$ 2708 kr 21721 $ 2,003 $ 3342 £ 1766 $ 3,025 € 2011 kr 308295 ₪ 8247 ¥ 343678 Mex$ 37138 NZ$ 3664 NOK 23990 zł 8792 S$ 2991 kr 23987 $ 2,212 $ 3542 £ 1871 $ 3,205 € 2131 kr 326692 ₪ 8739 ¥ 364185 Mex$ 39354 NZ$ 3883 NOK 25422 zł 9316 S$ 3169 kr 25419 $ 2,344 Single supplement $ 1499 £ 792 $ 1,357 € 902 kr 138281 ₪ 3699 ¥ 154151 Mex$ 16658 NZ$ 1644 NOK 10760 zł 3943 S$ 1341 kr 10759 $ 992 $ 1810 £ 956 $ 1,638 € 1089 kr 166949 ₪ 4466 ¥ 186109 Mex$ 20111 NZ$ 1984 NOK 12991 zł 4761 S$ 1620 kr 12990 $ 1,198 $ 1974 £ 1043 $ 1,787 € 1188 kr 182126 ₪ 4872 ¥ 203028 Mex$ 21939 NZ$ 2165 NOK 14172 zł 5194 S$ 1767 kr 14170 $ 1,306 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 5287 £ 2793 $ 4,785 € 3181 kr 487661 ₪ 13046 ¥ 543629 Mex$ 58745 NZ$ 5796 NOK 37948 zł 13907 S$ 4731 kr 37943 $ 3,498 $ 5835 £ 3083 $ 5,281 € 3511 kr 538252 ₪ 14399 ¥ 600026 Mex$ 64839 NZ$ 6398 NOK 41884 zł 15350 S$ 5222 kr 41879 $ 3,861 $ 6151 £ 3250 $ 5,567 € 3701 kr 567380 ₪ 15178 ¥ 632497 Mex$ 68348 NZ$ 6744 NOK 44151 zł 16180 S$ 5504 kr 44146 $ 4,070 Extra Options
2024
Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14564 ₪ 390 ¥ 16235 Mex$ 1754 NZ$ 173 NOK 1133 zł 415 S$ 141 kr 1133 $ 104 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15330 ₪ 410 ¥ 17090 Mex$ 1847 NZ$ 182 NOK 1193 zł 437 S$ 149 kr 1193 $ 110 Ebike $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14564 ₪ 390 ¥ 16235 Mex$ 1754 NZ$ 173 NOK 1133 zł 415 S$ 141 kr 1133 $ 104 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 367 £ 194 $ 332 € 221 kr 33880 ₪ 906 ¥ 37769 Mex$ 4081 NZ$ 403 NOK 2636 zł 966 S$ 329 kr 2636 $ 243 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 454 £ 240 $ 411 € 273 kr 41852 ₪ 1120 ¥ 46655 Mex$ 5042 NZ$ 497 NOK 3257 zł 1194 S$ 406 kr 3256 $ 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 9658 ₪ 258 ¥ 10767 Mex$ 1163 NZ$ 115 NOK 752 zł 275 S$ 94 kr 751 $ 69 $ 131 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 12111 ₪ 324 ¥ 13501 Mex$ 1459 NZ$ 144 NOK 942 zł 345 S$ 117 kr 942 $ 87 $ 244 £ 129 $ 221 € 147 kr 22536 ₪ 603 ¥ 25122 Mex$ 2715 NZ$ 268 NOK 1754 zł 643 S$ 219 kr 1753 $ 162 Single room $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16097 ₪ 431 ¥ 17944 Mex$ 1939 NZ$ 191 NOK 1253 zł 459 S$ 156 kr 1252 $ 115 $ 228 £ 120 $ 206 € 137 kr 21003 ₪ 562 ¥ 23413 Mex$ 2530 NZ$ 250 NOK 1634 zł 599 S$ 204 kr 1634 $ 151 $ 437 £ 231 $ 396 € 263 kr 40319 ₪ 1079 ¥ 44946 Mex$ 4857 NZ$ 479 NOK 3137 zł 1150 S$ 391 kr 3137 $ 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 11345 ₪ 303 ¥ 12647 Mex$ 1367 NZ$ 135 NOK 883 zł 324 S$ 110 kr 883 $ 81 $ 150 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13797 ₪ 369 ¥ 15381 Mex$ 1662 NZ$ 164 NOK 1074 zł 393 S$ 134 kr 1074 $ 99 $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16097 ₪ 431 ¥ 17944 Mex$ 1939 NZ$ 191 NOK 1253 zł 459 S$ 156 kr 1252 $ 115 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24222 ₪ 648 ¥ 27002 Mex$ 2918 NZ$ 288 NOK 1885 zł 691 S$ 235 kr 1885 $ 174 $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14564 ₪ 390 ¥ 16235 Mex$ 1754 NZ$ 173 NOK 1133 zł 415 S$ 141 kr 1133 $ 104 Single room $ 211 £ 112 $ 191 € 127 kr 19470 ₪ 521 ¥ 21704 Mex$ 2345 NZ$ 231 NOK 1515 zł 555 S$ 189 kr 1515 $ 140 $ 279 £ 148 $ 253 € 168 kr 25755 ₪ 689 ¥ 28711 Mex$ 3103 NZ$ 306 NOK 2004 zł 734 S$ 250 kr 2004 $ 185 $ 332 £ 176 $ 301 € 200 kr 30661 ₪ 820 ¥ 34180 Mex$ 3693 NZ$ 364 NOK 2386 zł 874 S$ 297 kr 2386 $ 220 $ 472 £ 249 $ 427 € 284 kr 43538 ₪ 1165 ¥ 48535 Mex$ 5245 NZ$ 518 NOK 3388 zł 1242 S$ 422 kr 3388 $ 312 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24222 ₪ 648 ¥ 27002 Mex$ 2918 NZ$ 288 NOK 1885 zł 691 S$ 235 kr 1885 $ 174 Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16097 ₪ 431 ¥ 17944 Mex$ 1939 NZ$ 191 NOK 1253 zł 459 S$ 156 kr 1252 $ 115 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 183 £ 97 $ 165 € 110 kr 16863 ₪ 451 ¥ 18799 Mex$ 2031 NZ$ 200 NOK 1312 zł 481 S$ 164 kr 1312 $ 121 Ebike $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16097 ₪ 431 ¥ 17944 Mex$ 1939 NZ$ 191 NOK 1253 zł 459 S$ 156 kr 1252 $ 115 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 367 £ 194 $ 332 € 221 kr 33880 ₪ 906 ¥ 37769 Mex$ 4081 NZ$ 403 NOK 2636 zł 966 S$ 329 kr 2636 $ 243 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 454 £ 240 $ 411 € 273 kr 41852 ₪ 1120 ¥ 46655 Mex$ 5042 NZ$ 497 NOK 3257 zł 1194 S$ 406 kr 3256 $ 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 9658 ₪ 258 ¥ 10767 Mex$ 1163 NZ$ 115 NOK 752 zł 275 S$ 94 kr 751 $ 69 $ 131 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 12111 ₪ 324 ¥ 13501 Mex$ 1459 NZ$ 144 NOK 942 zł 345 S$ 117 kr 942 $ 87 $ 244 £ 129 $ 221 € 147 kr 22536 ₪ 603 ¥ 25122 Mex$ 2715 NZ$ 268 NOK 1754 zł 643 S$ 219 kr 1753 $ 162 Single room $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16097 ₪ 431 ¥ 17944 Mex$ 1939 NZ$ 191 NOK 1253 zł 459 S$ 156 kr 1252 $ 115 $ 228 £ 120 $ 206 € 137 kr 21003 ₪ 562 ¥ 23413 Mex$ 2530 NZ$ 250 NOK 1634 zł 599 S$ 204 kr 1634 $ 151 $ 437 £ 231 $ 396 € 263 kr 40319 ₪ 1079 ¥ 44946 Mex$ 4857 NZ$ 479 NOK 3137 zł 1150 S$ 391 kr 3137 $ 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 11345 ₪ 303 ¥ 12647 Mex$ 1367 NZ$ 135 NOK 883 zł 324 S$ 110 kr 883 $ 81 $ 150 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13797 ₪ 369 ¥ 15381 Mex$ 1662 NZ$ 164 NOK 1074 zł 393 S$ 134 kr 1074 $ 99 $ 175 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 16097 ₪ 431 ¥ 17944 Mex$ 1939 NZ$ 191 NOK 1253 zł 459 S$ 156 kr 1252 $ 115 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24222 ₪ 648 ¥ 27002 Mex$ 2918 NZ$ 288 NOK 1885 zł 691 S$ 235 kr 1885 $ 174 $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14564 ₪ 390 ¥ 16235 Mex$ 1754 NZ$ 173 NOK 1133 zł 415 S$ 141 kr 1133 $ 104 Single room $ 211 £ 112 $ 191 € 127 kr 19470 ₪ 521 ¥ 21704 Mex$ 2345 NZ$ 231 NOK 1515 zł 555 S$ 189 kr 1515 $ 140 $ 279 £ 148 $ 253 € 168 kr 25755 ₪ 689 ¥ 28711 Mex$ 3103 NZ$ 306 NOK 2004 zł 734 S$ 250 kr 2004 $ 185 $ 332 £ 176 $ 301 € 200 kr 30661 ₪ 820 ¥ 34180 Mex$ 3693 NZ$ 364 NOK 2386 zł 874 S$ 297 kr 2386 $ 220 $ 472 £ 249 $ 427 € 284 kr 43538 ₪ 1165 ¥ 48535 Mex$ 5245 NZ$ 518 NOK 3388 zł 1242 S$ 422 kr 3388 $ 312 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24222 ₪ 648 ¥ 27002 Mex$ 2918 NZ$ 288 NOK 1885 zł 691 S$ 235 kr 1885 $ 174 Extra night in Arles
Classic accommodation - Hotel du Forum
All dates Double/twin $ 115 £ 61 $ 104 € 69 kr 10578 ₪ 283 ¥ 11792 Mex$ 1274 NZ$ 126 NOK 823 zł 302 S$ 103 kr 823 $ 76 Single room $ 201 £ 106 $ 182 € 121 kr 18550 ₪ 496 ¥ 20679 Mex$ 2235 NZ$ 220 NOK 1443 zł 529 S$ 180 kr 1443 $ 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 17783 ₪ 476 ¥ 19824 Mex$ 2142 NZ$ 211 NOK 1384 zł 507 S$ 173 kr 1384 $ 128 $ 263 £ 139 $ 238 € 158 kr 24222 ₪ 648 ¥ 27002 Mex$ 2918 NZ$ 288 NOK 1885 zł 691 S$ 235 kr 1885 $ 174 Single room $ 341 £ 180 $ 308 € 205 kr 31427 ₪ 841 ¥ 35034 Mex$ 3786 NZ$ 374 NOK 2446 zł 896 S$ 305 kr 2445 $ 225 $ 472 £ 249 $ 427 € 284 kr 43538 ₪ 1165 ¥ 48535 Mex$ 5245 NZ$ 518 NOK 3388 zł 1242 S$ 422 kr 3388 $ 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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