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 $ 1914 £ 992 $ 1,707 € 1139 kr 174154 ₪ 4627 ¥ 195474 Mex$ 21255 NZ$ 2108 NOK 13779 zł 5032 S$ 1692 kr 13655 $ 1,239 $ 2015 £ 1044 $ 1,797 € 1199 kr 183328 ₪ 4871 ¥ 205771 Mex$ 22375 NZ$ 2219 NOK 14504 zł 5297 S$ 1781 kr 14375 $ 1,304 $ 2250 £ 1166 $ 2,007 € 1339 kr 204734 ₪ 5440 ¥ 229797 Mex$ 24988 NZ$ 2479 NOK 16198 zł 5916 S$ 1989 kr 16053 $ 1,457 4-6 participants $ 1830 £ 949 $ 1,632 € 1089 kr 166509 ₪ 4424 ¥ 186893 Mex$ 20322 NZ$ 2016 NOK 13174 zł 4811 S$ 1618 kr 13056 $ 1,185 $ 1931 £ 1001 $ 1,722 € 1149 kr 175683 ₪ 4668 ¥ 197190 Mex$ 21442 NZ$ 2127 NOK 13900 zł 5076 S$ 1707 kr 13775 $ 1,250 $ 2166 £ 1123 $ 1,932 € 1289 kr 197089 ₪ 5237 ¥ 221216 Mex$ 24055 NZ$ 2386 NOK 15593 zł 5695 S$ 1915 kr 15454 $ 1,402 Single supplement $ 702 £ 364 $ 627 € 418 kr 63912 ₪ 1698 ¥ 71737 Mex$ 7800 NZ$ 774 NOK 5057 zł 1847 S$ 621 kr 5011 $ 455 $ 795 £ 412 $ 709 € 473 kr 72322 ₪ 1922 ¥ 81176 Mex$ 8827 NZ$ 876 NOK 5722 zł 2090 S$ 703 kr 5671 $ 515 $ 1017 £ 527 $ 907 € 605 kr 92505 ₪ 2458 ¥ 103829 Mex$ 11290 NZ$ 1120 NOK 7319 zł 2673 S$ 899 kr 7253 $ 658 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 2435 £ 1262 $ 2,172 € 1449 kr 221553 ₪ 5887 ¥ 248675 Mex$ 27040 NZ$ 2682 NOK 17529 zł 6402 S$ 2152 kr 17372 $ 1,576 $ 2536 £ 1315 $ 2,262 € 1509 kr 230727 ₪ 6130 ¥ 258973 Mex$ 28160 NZ$ 2793 NOK 18255 zł 6667 S$ 2241 kr 18091 $ 1,642 $ 2821 £ 1463 $ 2,517 € 1679 kr 256720 ₪ 6821 ¥ 288148 Mex$ 31333 NZ$ 3108 NOK 20311 zł 7418 S$ 2494 kr 20130 $ 1,827 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 $ 2855 £ 1480 $ 2,547 € 1699 kr 259778 ₪ 6902 ¥ 291580 Mex$ 31706 NZ$ 3145 NOK 20553 zł 7506 S$ 2524 kr 20369 $ 1,848 $ 3241 £ 1680 $ 2,891 € 1929 kr 294945 ₪ 7837 ¥ 331052 Mex$ 35998 NZ$ 3571 NOK 23335 zł 8522 S$ 2865 kr 23127 $ 2,099 $ 3745 £ 1942 $ 3,341 € 2229 kr 340815 ₪ 9056 ¥ 382538 Mex$ 41596 NZ$ 4126 NOK 26964 zł 9848 S$ 3311 kr 26723 $ 2,425 4-6 participants $ 2771 £ 1437 $ 2,472 € 1649 kr 252133 ₪ 6699 ¥ 282999 Mex$ 30773 NZ$ 3052 NOK 19948 zł 7285 S$ 2449 kr 19770 $ 1,794 $ 3157 £ 1637 $ 2,817 € 1879 kr 287300 ₪ 7634 ¥ 322472 Mex$ 35065 NZ$ 3478 NOK 22730 zł 8302 S$ 2791 kr 22527 $ 2,044 $ 3661 £ 1898 $ 3,266 € 2179 kr 333170 ₪ 8852 ¥ 373957 Mex$ 40663 NZ$ 4033 NOK 26360 zł 9627 S$ 3237 kr 26124 $ 2,371 Single supplement $ 1442 £ 747 $ 1,286 € 858 kr 131189 ₪ 3486 ¥ 147249 Mex$ 16012 NZ$ 1588 NOK 10379 zł 3791 S$ 1274 kr 10287 $ 933 $ 1627 £ 843 $ 1,451 € 968 kr 148008 ₪ 3933 ¥ 166127 Mex$ 18064 NZ$ 1792 NOK 11710 zł 4277 S$ 1438 kr 11605 $ 1,053 $ 1737 £ 901 $ 1,550 € 1034 kr 158099 ₪ 4201 ¥ 177454 Mex$ 19296 NZ$ 1914 NOK 12508 zł 4568 S$ 1536 kr 12397 $ 1,125 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 4720 £ 2447 $ 4,211 € 2809 kr 429498 ₪ 11412 ¥ 482077 Mex$ 52420 NZ$ 5199 NOK 33981 zł 12410 S$ 4172 kr 33677 $ 3,056 $ 5342 £ 2769 $ 4,765 € 3179 kr 486071 ₪ 12915 ¥ 545576 Mex$ 59325 NZ$ 5884 NOK 38457 zł 14045 S$ 4722 kr 38113 $ 3,459 $ 5947 £ 3083 $ 5,305 € 3539 kr 541115 ₪ 14378 ¥ 607359 Mex$ 66043 NZ$ 6551 NOK 42812 zł 15635 S$ 5257 kr 42429 $ 3,850 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 $ 2421 £ 1255 $ 2,160 € 1441 kr 220330 ₪ 5854 ¥ 247303 Mex$ 26891 NZ$ 2667 NOK 17432 zł 6366 S$ 2140 kr 17276 $ 1,568 $ 2505 £ 1299 $ 2,235 € 1491 kr 227975 ₪ 6057 ¥ 255883 Mex$ 27824 NZ$ 2760 NOK 18037 zł 6587 S$ 2215 kr 17876 $ 1,622 $ 2825 £ 1464 $ 2,520 € 1681 kr 257026 ₪ 6829 ¥ 288491 Mex$ 31370 NZ$ 3112 NOK 20335 zł 7427 S$ 2497 kr 20153 $ 1,829 4-6 participants $ 2337 £ 1212 $ 2,085 € 1391 kr 212685 ₪ 5651 ¥ 238722 Mex$ 25958 NZ$ 2575 NOK 16827 zł 6146 S$ 2066 kr 16677 $ 1,513 $ 2421 £ 1255 $ 2,160 € 1441 kr 220330 ₪ 5854 ¥ 247303 Mex$ 26891 NZ$ 2667 NOK 17432 zł 6366 S$ 2140 kr 17276 $ 1,568 $ 2741 £ 1421 $ 2,445 € 1631 kr 249381 ₪ 6626 ¥ 279910 Mex$ 30437 NZ$ 3019 NOK 19730 zł 7206 S$ 2423 kr 19554 $ 1,774 Single supplement $ 980 £ 508 $ 874 € 583 kr 89141 ₪ 2369 ¥ 100054 Mex$ 10880 NZ$ 1079 NOK 7053 zł 2576 S$ 866 kr 6990 $ 634 $ 1054 £ 546 $ 940 € 627 kr 95869 ₪ 2547 ¥ 107605 Mex$ 11701 NZ$ 1161 NOK 7585 zł 2770 S$ 931 kr 7517 $ 682 $ 1423 £ 738 $ 1,270 € 847 kr 129507 ₪ 3441 ¥ 145361 Mex$ 15806 NZ$ 1568 NOK 10246 zł 3742 S$ 1258 kr 10155 $ 921 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 3984 £ 2065 $ 3,554 € 2371 kr 362527 ₪ 9632 ¥ 406908 Mex$ 44246 NZ$ 4389 NOK 28682 zł 10475 S$ 3522 kr 28426 $ 2,580 $ 4169 £ 2161 $ 3,719 € 2481 kr 379346 ₪ 10079 ¥ 425786 Mex$ 46299 NZ$ 4592 NOK 30013 zł 10961 S$ 3685 kr 29745 $ 2,699 $ 4807 £ 2492 $ 4,289 € 2861 kr 437448 ₪ 11623 ¥ 491001 Mex$ 53390 NZ$ 5296 NOK 34610 zł 12640 S$ 4250 kr 34300 $ 3,113 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 $ 3144 £ 1630 $ 2,805 € 1871 kr 286077 ₪ 7601 ¥ 321099 Mex$ 34916 NZ$ 3463 NOK 22634 zł 8266 S$ 2779 kr 22431 $ 2,036 $ 3463 £ 1795 $ 3,089 € 2061 kr 315128 ₪ 8373 ¥ 353706 Mex$ 38461 NZ$ 3815 NOK 24932 zł 9106 S$ 3061 kr 24709 $ 2,242 $ 3663 £ 1899 $ 3,268 € 2180 kr 333323 ₪ 8857 ¥ 374129 Mex$ 40682 NZ$ 4035 NOK 26372 zł 9631 S$ 3238 kr 26136 $ 2,372 4-6 participants $ 3060 £ 1586 $ 2,730 € 1821 kr 278432 ₪ 7398 ¥ 312518 Mex$ 33983 NZ$ 3371 NOK 22029 zł 8045 S$ 2705 kr 21832 $ 1,981 $ 3379 £ 1752 $ 3,014 € 2011 kr 307483 ₪ 8170 ¥ 345125 Mex$ 37528 NZ$ 3722 NOK 24327 zł 8885 S$ 2987 kr 24110 $ 2,188 $ 3581 £ 1856 $ 3,194 € 2131 kr 325831 ₪ 8657 ¥ 365719 Mex$ 39768 NZ$ 3945 NOK 25779 zł 9415 S$ 3165 kr 25549 $ 2,318 Single supplement $ 1516 £ 786 $ 1,352 € 902 kr 137916 ₪ 3664 ¥ 154800 Mex$ 16833 NZ$ 1670 NOK 10912 zł 3985 S$ 1340 kr 10814 $ 981 $ 1830 £ 949 $ 1,632 € 1089 kr 166509 ₪ 4424 ¥ 186893 Mex$ 20322 NZ$ 2016 NOK 13174 zł 4811 S$ 1618 kr 13056 $ 1,185 $ 1996 £ 1035 $ 1,781 € 1188 kr 181646 ₪ 4826 ¥ 203883 Mex$ 22170 NZ$ 2199 NOK 14371 zł 5249 S$ 1765 kr 14243 $ 1,292 Solo traveler (1 participant traveling alone) $ 5345 £ 2771 $ 4,768 € 3181 kr 486377 ₪ 12923 ¥ 545919 Mex$ 59362 NZ$ 5888 NOK 38481 zł 14054 S$ 4725 kr 38137 $ 3,461 $ 5900 £ 3059 $ 5,263 € 3511 kr 536834 ₪ 14264 ¥ 602553 Mex$ 65520 NZ$ 6499 NOK 42473 zł 15512 S$ 5215 kr 42093 $ 3,820 $ 6219 £ 3224 $ 5,548 € 3701 kr 565885 ₪ 15036 ¥ 635161 Mex$ 69066 NZ$ 6851 NOK 44771 zł 16351 S$ 5497 kr 44371 $ 4,027 Extra Options
2024
Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 160 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14526 ₪ 386 ¥ 16304 Mex$ 1773 NZ$ 176 NOK 1149 zł 420 S$ 141 kr 1139 $ 103 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 168 £ 87 $ 150 € 100 kr 15290 ₪ 406 ¥ 17162 Mex$ 1866 NZ$ 185 NOK 1210 zł 442 S$ 149 kr 1199 $ 109 Ebike $ 160 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14526 ₪ 386 ¥ 16304 Mex$ 1773 NZ$ 176 NOK 1149 zł 420 S$ 141 kr 1139 $ 103 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 371 £ 193 $ 331 € 221 kr 33791 ₪ 898 ¥ 37928 Mex$ 4124 NZ$ 409 NOK 2673 zł 976 S$ 328 kr 2650 $ 240 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 459 £ 238 $ 409 € 273 kr 41742 ₪ 1109 ¥ 46852 Mex$ 5095 NZ$ 505 NOK 3303 zł 1206 S$ 406 kr 3273 $ 297 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 $ 106 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9633 ₪ 256 ¥ 10812 Mex$ 1176 NZ$ 117 NOK 762 zł 278 S$ 94 kr 755 $ 69 $ 133 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12079 ₪ 321 ¥ 13558 Mex$ 1474 NZ$ 146 NOK 956 zł 349 S$ 117 kr 947 $ 86 $ 247 £ 128 $ 220 € 147 kr 22476 ₪ 597 ¥ 25228 Mex$ 2743 NZ$ 272 NOK 1778 zł 649 S$ 218 kr 1762 $ 160 Single room $ 176 £ 91 $ 157 € 105 kr 16055 ₪ 427 ¥ 18020 Mex$ 1959 NZ$ 194 NOK 1270 zł 464 S$ 156 kr 1259 $ 114 $ 230 £ 119 $ 205 € 137 kr 20947 ₪ 557 ¥ 23512 Mex$ 2557 NZ$ 254 NOK 1657 zł 605 S$ 203 kr 1642 $ 149 $ 442 £ 229 $ 394 € 263 kr 40213 ₪ 1068 ¥ 45136 Mex$ 4908 NZ$ 487 NOK 3182 zł 1162 S$ 391 kr 3153 $ 286 Luxury accommodation - Cloitre St. Louis
March 1 to March 31 April 1 to April 30 May 1 to June 20
Aug 1 to Sept 30June 21 to July 31 Oct 31 to Nov 20 Double/twin $ 124 £ 64 $ 111 € 74 kr 11315 ₪ 301 ¥ 12700 Mex$ 1381 NZ$ 137 NOK 895 zł 327 S$ 110 kr 887 $ 81 $ 151 £ 78 $ 135 € 90 kr 13761 ₪ 366 ¥ 15446 Mex$ 1680 NZ$ 167 NOK 1089 zł 398 S$ 134 kr 1079 $ 98 $ 176 £ 91 $ 157 € 105 kr 16055 ₪ 427 ¥ 18020 Mex$ 1959 NZ$ 194 NOK 1270 zł 464 S$ 156 kr 1259 $ 114 $ 265 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24158 ₪ 642 ¥ 27116 Mex$ 2949 NZ$ 292 NOK 1911 zł 698 S$ 235 kr 1894 $ 172 $ 160 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14526 ₪ 386 ¥ 16304 Mex$ 1773 NZ$ 176 NOK 1149 zł 420 S$ 141 kr 1139 $ 103 Single room $ 213 £ 111 $ 190 € 127 kr 19418 ₪ 516 ¥ 21796 Mex$ 2370 NZ$ 235 NOK 1536 zł 561 S$ 189 kr 1523 $ 138 $ 282 £ 146 $ 252 € 168 kr 25687 ₪ 683 ¥ 28832 Mex$ 3135 NZ$ 311 NOK 2032 zł 742 S$ 250 kr 2014 $ 183 $ 336 £ 174 $ 300 € 200 kr 30580 ₪ 813 ¥ 34324 Mex$ 3732 NZ$ 370 NOK 2419 zł 884 S$ 297 kr 2398 $ 218 $ 477 £ 247 $ 426 € 284 kr 43424 ₪ 1154 ¥ 48740 Mex$ 5300 NZ$ 526 NOK 3436 zł 1255 S$ 422 kr 3405 $ 309 $ 265 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24158 ₪ 642 ¥ 27116 Mex$ 2949 NZ$ 292 NOK 1911 zł 698 S$ 235 kr 1894 $ 172 Bicycle Upgrades
Upgrade Standard Cannondale $ 176 £ 91 $ 157 € 105 kr 16055 ₪ 427 ¥ 18020 Mex$ 1959 NZ$ 194 NOK 1270 zł 464 S$ 156 kr 1259 $ 114 Road Bike Cannondale Carbon 105 $ 185 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16819 ₪ 447 ¥ 18878 Mex$ 2053 NZ$ 204 NOK 1331 zł 486 S$ 163 kr 1319 $ 120 Ebike $ 176 £ 91 $ 157 € 105 kr 16055 ₪ 427 ¥ 18020 Mex$ 1959 NZ$ 194 NOK 1270 zł 464 S$ 156 kr 1259 $ 114 Transfer Marseille Airport - Avignon
1-4 participants Weekday/daytime until 7 pm $ 371 £ 193 $ 331 € 221 kr 33791 ₪ 898 ¥ 37928 Mex$ 4124 NZ$ 409 NOK 2673 zł 976 S$ 328 kr 2650 $ 240 Sundays/Holidays/after 7 pm $ 459 £ 238 $ 409 € 273 kr 41742 ₪ 1109 ¥ 46852 Mex$ 5095 NZ$ 505 NOK 3303 zł 1206 S$ 406 kr 3273 $ 297 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 $ 106 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9633 ₪ 256 ¥ 10812 Mex$ 1176 NZ$ 117 NOK 762 zł 278 S$ 94 kr 755 $ 69 $ 133 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12079 ₪ 321 ¥ 13558 Mex$ 1474 NZ$ 146 NOK 956 zł 349 S$ 117 kr 947 $ 86 $ 247 £ 128 $ 220 € 147 kr 22476 ₪ 597 ¥ 25228 Mex$ 2743 NZ$ 272 NOK 1778 zł 649 S$ 218 kr 1762 $ 160 Single room $ 176 £ 91 $ 157 € 105 kr 16055 ₪ 427 ¥ 18020 Mex$ 1959 NZ$ 194 NOK 1270 zł 464 S$ 156 kr 1259 $ 114 $ 230 £ 119 $ 205 € 137 kr 20947 ₪ 557 ¥ 23512 Mex$ 2557 NZ$ 254 NOK 1657 zł 605 S$ 203 kr 1642 $ 149 $ 442 £ 229 $ 394 € 263 kr 40213 ₪ 1068 ¥ 45136 Mex$ 4908 NZ$ 487 NOK 3182 zł 1162 S$ 391 kr 3153 $ 286 Luxury accommodation - Cloitre St. Louis
March 1 to March 31 April 1 to April 30 May 1 to June 20
Aug 1 to Sept 30June 21 to July 31 Oct 31 to Nov 20 Double/twin $ 124 £ 64 $ 111 € 74 kr 11315 ₪ 301 ¥ 12700 Mex$ 1381 NZ$ 137 NOK 895 zł 327 S$ 110 kr 887 $ 81 $ 151 £ 78 $ 135 € 90 kr 13761 ₪ 366 ¥ 15446 Mex$ 1680 NZ$ 167 NOK 1089 zł 398 S$ 134 kr 1079 $ 98 $ 176 £ 91 $ 157 € 105 kr 16055 ₪ 427 ¥ 18020 Mex$ 1959 NZ$ 194 NOK 1270 zł 464 S$ 156 kr 1259 $ 114 $ 265 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24158 ₪ 642 ¥ 27116 Mex$ 2949 NZ$ 292 NOK 1911 zł 698 S$ 235 kr 1894 $ 172 $ 160 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14526 ₪ 386 ¥ 16304 Mex$ 1773 NZ$ 176 NOK 1149 zł 420 S$ 141 kr 1139 $ 103 Single room $ 213 £ 111 $ 190 € 127 kr 19418 ₪ 516 ¥ 21796 Mex$ 2370 NZ$ 235 NOK 1536 zł 561 S$ 189 kr 1523 $ 138 $ 282 £ 146 $ 252 € 168 kr 25687 ₪ 683 ¥ 28832 Mex$ 3135 NZ$ 311 NOK 2032 zł 742 S$ 250 kr 2014 $ 183 $ 336 £ 174 $ 300 € 200 kr 30580 ₪ 813 ¥ 34324 Mex$ 3732 NZ$ 370 NOK 2419 zł 884 S$ 297 kr 2398 $ 218 $ 477 £ 247 $ 426 € 284 kr 43424 ₪ 1154 ¥ 48740 Mex$ 5300 NZ$ 526 NOK 3436 zł 1255 S$ 422 kr 3405 $ 309 $ 265 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24158 ₪ 642 ¥ 27116 Mex$ 2949 NZ$ 292 NOK 1911 zł 698 S$ 235 kr 1894 $ 172 Extra night in Arles
Classic accommodation - Hotel du Forum
All dates Double/twin $ 116 £ 60 $ 103 € 69 kr 10550 ₪ 280 ¥ 11842 Mex$ 1288 NZ$ 128 NOK 835 zł 305 S$ 102 kr 827 $ 75 Single room $ 203 £ 105 $ 181 € 121 kr 18501 ₪ 492 ¥ 20766 Mex$ 2258 NZ$ 224 NOK 1464 zł 535 S$ 180 kr 1451 $ 132 Luxury accommodation - La Maison Volver
March 1 to March 31
Nov 11 to Nov 20April 1 to Oct 31 Double/twin $ 195 £ 101 $ 174 € 116 kr 17736 ₪ 471 ¥ 19908 Mex$ 2165 NZ$ 215 NOK 1403 zł 512 S$ 172 kr 1391 $ 126 $ 265 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24158 ₪ 642 ¥ 27116 Mex$ 2949 NZ$ 292 NOK 1911 zł 698 S$ 235 kr 1894 $ 172 Single room $ 344 £ 179 $ 307 € 205 kr 31345 ₪ 833 ¥ 35182 Mex$ 3826 NZ$ 379 NOK 2480 zł 906 S$ 305 kr 2458 $ 223 $ 477 £ 247 $ 426 € 284 kr 43424 ₪ 1154 ¥ 48740 Mex$ 5300 NZ$ 526 NOK 3436 zł 1255 S$ 422 kr 3405 $ 309 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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