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Villages and vineyards of Provence by bike

6 days / 5 days riding  / ref. PR6 / Difficulty Sustained / Round trip
from 900 €
per person

Your bike tour in Provence:

This cycle route will take you through a variety of landscapes, zigzagging between vineyards, fragrant lavender fields and centuries-old olive groves, passing through emblematic towns such as Avignon, the city of the Popes, Orange, the city of princes, or Vaison-la-Romaine, with its unique arched bridge, medieval town and cathedral!

This cycle tour will also take you to the heart of the most prestigious vineyards, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, before arriving at the gates of the Luberon, its villages of timeless charm, its traditional markets, its colours and flavours.

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Tour highlights

  • The medieval city of Avignon and the Popes' Palace
  • The vineyards of the Rhône Valley
  • The timeless charm of the Luberon's hilltop villages
  • Isle sur Sorgues, the Venice of Provence

Day 1Arrival 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 2Avignon – Fontaine de Vaucluse | 33 km


You can still take time to visit Avignon before embarking on this short stage through the plains of the Sorgue river, where orchards and cultivated fields provide an abundance of sun-drenched fruit and vegetables. Take a relaxing break at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the Venice of Provence!

Day 3Excursion to Gordes | 42 km (option Senanque abbey + 12 km)


This region is far too beautiful to leave so soon! Spend the day exploring the charming Luberon valley! A few must-sees await you: the splendid village of Gordes and the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Sénanque, surrounded by lavender fields (optional).

Day 4Fontaine de Vaucluse – Vacqueyras | 43 km (or 50 km)


Your stage takes you through the vineyards at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, an eroded limestone massif carved by time, with the plains of the Vaucluse and the famous wine villages of Beaumes-de-Venise and Vacqueyras at its feet.

Option
Extra night in Vacqueyras + Hiking excursion through the ‘Dentelle de Montmiral (6 km)
The Dentelles de Montmirail
CAILHOL X. -VPA

Take a stroll along these rocks, chiselled like a jagged ribbon. A breathtaking panorama awaits you!

Day 5Vacqueyras – Orange | 41 km (option Vaison la Romaine + 11 km)


Your journey continues at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail to Séguret, one of the most beautiful villages in France before crossing the Côtes du Rhône vineyards and their picturesque villages: Cairanne and Rasteau. In Orange, admire the Roman monuments, the ancient theatre or the triumphal arch and enjoy the charm of the old town with its shops and cafés.
As an optional extra, you can visit Vaison-la-Romaine, a charming town with 2,000 years of open-air history, a blend of Roman grandeur and medieval charm.

Day 6Orange – Avignon | 34 km


Leave Orange and ride through the prestigious vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, world-renowned for the quality of its wines. Take time to visit its pretty village and taste some of the appellation’s great wines. Reach Avignon following the ViaRhona.
Departure at the end of the stage.

Possibility to plan an extra night in Avignon.


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Your accommodation

These hotels offer all the comfort and well-earned rest after a cycling day (private bathroom). A perfect place to enjoy all the centres of interest around.
These hotels provide charming services on high quality as well as a great location.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 5 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
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• 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 (5 nights included)

Including :

• 5 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
• A personalized travel app, including all your cycling stages as well as tourist and practical information
• 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 (5 nights included)

Children discount :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 )

SCOTT Sub Sport 20 - 27 speed gears

(bike included in this tour)

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.

MOUSTACHE e-bike

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)

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.

Your travel appYour journeyHow to arrive in Avignon

Your travel app

You’ll have personalized access to our travel app, which you can download onto your smartphone.
This app includes all your cycling stages, tourist and practical content, as well as your accommodation. The application will guide you along your route, like a GPS, during your cycling stages.

If you would like a printed version of the roadbook (including color maps of your stages), please let us know when you book your trip. It will be provided at your first accommodation.

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