Provence and Camargue bike tour

from 1 045 € / pers.
/ 4 testimonials
Reference : PR2
8 days / 6 days riding
Difficulty : Moderate
Round trip
From March to October
Departure: Saturday
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Your bike tour in Provence and Camargue:

On this bike tour you discover Provence and the Camargue – a land of light, colors and scents. Many well-known painters have lived in Provence: Picasso, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Cézanne, etc …
The Mediterranean climate is so pleasant that people live outside … and use to play “Pétanque” and drink their “Pastis”.

Highlights of this tour include the medieval town of Avignon: the famous Pope’s Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), St. Rémy de Provence which has the best conserved Roman monuments, Les Baux de Provence: a medieval hill top village in the Alpilles, and Arles with its numerous Roman and medieval monuments. You will enjoy Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: a little village between the sea, the sky and the Camargue (nature reserve), and lastly the Pont du Gard: the aqueduct over the Gardon river, the best conserved from the Roman Empire.

Day 1 : Arrival in Avignon


Take time to visit Avignon and especially the famous and beautiful Pope’s Palace.

Day 2 : Avignon - Arles | 45 km


Start your first stage riding to the small town of Crau, then cross the orchards up to Saint-Rémy de Provence. Continue to the medieval village Les Baux de Provence offering a beautiful view over the area, before reaching Arles with its numerous Roman monuments.

Day 3 : Arles - Saintes-Maries | 40 km


Still heading south, and ride through the Camargue to the Vaccarès lake. Make a stop for a nice picnic and observe the rare birds living there before joining the Mediterrean beaches and Saintes Maries de la Mer.

Day 4 : Saintes-Maries - Saint-Gilles | 40 km


This shorter bike stage allows you to enjoy the sunny beach or to visit the “Notre Dame de la Mer Sanctuary” offering an amazing view over the Camargue and the sea. Leave Sainte Marie and ride to the west up to Saint Gilles famous for its Romanesque church with crypt.

Day 5 : Saint-Gilles - Remoulins ou Saint-Hilaire | 45 km


Leave the Camargue behind and ride on small roads through vineyards and orchards with a wonderful view of the Mont Ventoux. Make a stop to admire the beautiful and amazing Pont du Gard (World Heritage site). Continue to Saint Hilaire.

Day 6 : Excursion to Uzès | 40 km


Loop excursion on small roads and bike paths passing small villages cycling to Uzès, one of the most wonderful towns in Provence. A real must on this tour! Ride back to your hotel follwing the Gardon river.

Day 7 : Remoulins ou Saint-Hilaire - Avignon | 50 km


This last bike stage will bring you on the roads to Tavel, famous for its rosé wine. So do not hesitate to make a stop in the village to a local wine producer to sample a glass of rosé wine … before coming back to Avignon.

Day 8 : Departure during the day


Select your category

standard category
Reference: PR2 STD
Low season
  • from March 11th to April 7th
    from September 30th to October 28th
  • Departure: Saturday
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 045 € / pers.
440 € / pers.*
Mid season
  • from April 8th to June 16th
    from September 2nd to 29th
  • Departure: Saturday
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 210 € / pers.
440 € / pers.*
High season
  • from June 17th to September 1st
  • Departure: Saturday
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
1 260 € / pers.
440 € / pers.*
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Category's details

Including :

• 7 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 6 days without helmet
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
• City taxes
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (7 nights included)

According to the category(price per person)

standard category
Reference: PR2 STD
Half board supplement

(including 7 dinners – excluding drinks)

+ 290 € / pers.
Extra night in Avignon
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom  // NB: rate from 85 € – according of the availability on the requested dates)
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 95 € / pers.
+ 60 € / pers.*

Extras

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-70 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 130 € / pers.
• Supplement for departure other than Saturday

Only from 1 to 3 people – On demand

+ 155 € / pers.

• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking)
+ 310 € / pers.

Your cycle hire

GIANT hybrid bike - 21 speed gears

Man or Lady frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 map holder
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock

Helmets are not provided.
We suggest to bring yours.

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
FLYING CAT e-bike
E-bike

Universal frame

  • 1 rear pannier
  • 1 map holder
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 lock
Practical details
  • Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
  • At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> Departure day
> Your arrival in Avignon
> Return

Departure day

Departure on Saturday.

  • From 1 to 3 people: departure possible other than Saturday considering a supplement – Please contact us.
  • More than 3 people, departure at your convenience without supplement.

Your arrival in Avignon

By car:
From A7 highway > exit n°23 Avignon.

By train:
Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Avignon TGV train station (by TGV train) >>  Avignon centre train station (by train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en

By plane:

  • From Orly airport:
    – Taxi transfer to Paris Gare de Lyon train station >> Avignon TGV train station (by TGV train) >>  Avignon centre train station (by train).

– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus): from Orly Sud >> Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 14 >> Gare de Lyon train station >> Avignon TGV train station (by TGV train) >>  Avignon centre train station (by train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php.

– Orly Val (automatic metro): from Orly Sud or Orly Ouest >> Paris – stop  ‘Chatelet les Halles’ >> RER D – stop Gare de Lyon train station >> Avignon TGV train station (by TGV train) >>  Avignon centre train station (by train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php

Return

If you have to come back to the start point:

  • This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
  • A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
    Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
    (Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility)
    – Avignon centre train station >> Avignon TGV train station (by train) >> Paris Gare de Lyon train station (by TGV train).
    – Avignon centre train station >> Marseille Saint Charles train station (by train) >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 Station (by TGV train).

> Close Airports:
– Montpellier airport: https://montpellier-airport.com
– Aéroport de Marseille : www.marseille.aeroport.fr
– Aéroport d’Avignon : www.avignon.aeroport.fr/en


Trip overall rating : / 4 testimonials

John
USA
travel date: 08 July 2019.
" Just what we needed "

Just what we needed! The bikes were just fine, the support service reliable and prompt, the hotels well-chosen, and the multiple way-finding aides made it pretty much impossible to get lost.

Robert
UK
travel date: 31 March 2018.
" Great services "

We had a wonderful time cycling around Provence and the Camargue national park. The route that was planned was extremely well thought out, and the resources provided first class. It was such a treat arriving at a well chosen hotel each night with our bags ready delivered. I will most certainly book a similar holiday int he future with Rando Velo.

Lesly
USA
travel date: 18 May 2017.
" Highly recommend this tour. "

We did this self-guided tour the 3rd week of May. Fantastic weather, nice accommodations, wonderful scenery. Maps/instructions were generally good. A few days have cycling short distances on gravel or dirt roads but are bareable.

John
Canada
travel date: 11 June 2016.
" Thanks for the wonderful experience "

The tour was well organized with sufficient information and support to ensure a great experience. The route took us through many sights and experiences that we enjoyed and will remember very fondly.

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Some questions about this trip ?
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