Provence and Camargue bike tour
- The medieval city of Avignon, and the impressive Pont du Gard
- Water and marsh landscapes of Camargue
- The quaint lanes of Uzès
- The wine rosé from Tavel, to quench your thirst at the end of the day!
Reference : PR2
Difficulty : Moderate
Round trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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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
Arrive early to have time to visit Avignon and especially the famous Palais des Papes! With its imposing ramparts and cobbled streets, Avignon instantly transports you back in time. Theatres, museums and art galleries sit alongside trendy bars and modern restaurants, giving Avignon a unique blend of ancient and modern.
Day 2 : Avignon – Arles | 47 km
Cross the orchards up to Saint-Rémy de Provence. It takes a little effort to reach the village of Les Baux de Provence, also classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, which overlooks exceptional landscapes. The descent from Les Baux on small country roads will take you to Arles, where the rich cultural heritage and many attractions from Roman times seem to invite you to take an evening stroll.
Day 3 : Arles – Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer | 37 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 Saintes Maries de la Mer and the Mediterrean beaches.
Day 4 : Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer – Saint-Gilles | 38 km
Enjoy a morning swim in the Mediterranean Sea or 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 | 43 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).
Day 6 : Excursion to Uzès | 39 km
Head for Uzès, one of Provence’s most beautiful villages. Visit its beautiful cathedral and stroll through its picturesque streets. On the way back, the banks of the Gardon river offer plenty of opportunities for a refreshing swim.
Day 7 : Remoulins – Avignon | 46 km
This bike stage brings 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.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to plan an extra night in Avignon.
Select your category
- from March 23rd to April 14th
from October 10th to November 15th - Departure: daily
390 € / pers.*
880 € / pers.*
- from April 15th to June 24th
from September 1st to October 9th - Departure: daily
390 € / pers.*
880 € / pers.*
- from June 25th to August 31st
- Departure: daily
390 € / pers.*
880 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 6 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (6 nights included)
• 6 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 20kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
A personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (6 nights included)
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 85 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
+ 115 € / pers.
+ 100 € / pers.*
Mid season
+ 145 € / pers.
+ 120 € / pers.*
High season
+ 145 € / pers.
+ 120 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 20% / from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
SCOTT bike – “Sub Sport 20”
(price per additional luggage)
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your cycle hire
(bike included in this tour)
A bike that favors an upright, comfortable position, ideal for leisure riding.
OPEN frame, until 1m83
CLOSED frame, from 1m83
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
- 1 bottle cage
Helmet not provided.
A “sport” bike that favors a more athletic position and riding style.
OPEN frame, until 1m83
CLOSED frame, from 1m83
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
- 1 bottle cage
Helmet not provided.
OPEN frame
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier with a map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 smartphone holder
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided.
(These models of e-bikes may be replaced by another one, similar)
- 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.
> How to arrive in Avignon
Your journey
Tour description
Mainly on small, lightly used roads. Very few cycle paths.
Bike stages trip profiles:
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
Avignon – Arles : 47 km / elevation gain : 360m / elevation loss : 355m
Arles – Saintes Marie de la Mer : 37 km / elevation gain : 34m / elevation loss : 58m
Saintes Marie de la Mer – Saint Gilles : 38 km / elevation gain : 57m / elevation loss : 55m
Saint Gilles – Remoulins : 43 km / elevation gain : 175m / elevation loss : 149m
excursion to Uzès : 39 km / elevation gain : 332m / elevation loss : 330m
Remoulins – Avignon : 46 km / elevation gain : 383m / elevation loss : 395m
Navigation app
Besides the maps, we also provide a personalized navigation app showing points of interest along the route.
How to arrive in Avignon
By train :
From 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