Provence Road Cycling Tour

Cycle the Provence and be immersed in one of the most historical parts of the world. Jump on your road bike and explore this must-do Road Cycling Provence tour. It will be a fantastic experience that you'll never forget!

Grade

Difficult

When

May-September

Accommodation

3* Hotels

Price 3* Hotels

€ 1595

Bike hire

€ 225 Road bike

From: €1,595

Description

Provence Road Cycling Tour

Guided Provence Road Cycling Tour
Private groups only from 6 persons or more.

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Provence Road Cycling Tour

Welcome to the stunning Provence! Cycle the Provence and immerse in one of the most historical parts of the world on two wheels! On the first days, you’ll ride in the Ventoux region before you tackle the giant mountain, The Mont-Ventoux. Expect some hard days in the saddle during this cycle of the Provence tour.

The first day will be quite easy with a scenic loop ride from your hotel in a cozy Bedoin. This easy ride will take you through breathtaking landscapes, and valleys, and over typical quiet French countryside roads. On your second day, you need to tackle the Mont-Ventoux! Day four brings you up to the ancient town of Greoux Les Bains, still popular for its hot springs. Finally, your last two rides are in the Gorges du Verdon. Cycle through this great natural wonder with its massive Canyons. Come and experience this Cycle the Provence tour. Jump on your bike to explore this must-do cycling trip in South France. It will be a fantastic experience that you’ll never forget!

With its beautiful lavender fields, stunning mountains and old ancient villages it’s without any doubt ….. Provence is the best region to explore on-road bikes.
Moreover, wine enthusiasts can find all they need, and let’s not forget the delicious Provencal gastronomy.

This Provence on-road bike tour features many highlights

  • The beautiful medieval towns of the Provence, surrounded by the impressive mountain ranges
  • A fantastic ride along the Gorges the Verdon with spectacular natural wonders and stunning panoramic views!
  • Charming boutique hotels
  • More than 400 km (250 miles) of spectacular and challenging tracks
  • Follow the footsteps of all the greatest riders in the Tour de France and climb the Mont-Ventoux yourself
  • Savor the gastronomic local specialties of the Provence

Cycle the Mont-Ventoux and discover the best of France in the beautiful region of Provence. This great Cycle the Provence program including the huge Mont-Ventoux and the stunning Gorges du Verdon will be one of our highlights.

Day 1
Check in
Check in at your charming boutique hotel in Bédoin nearby Avignon. This beautiful town will be your starting point for the next few days. A welcome drink awaits you and evening dinner will be provided. The tour leader will explain the coming activities and itinerary for this Cycle the Provence Tour/Mont-Ventoux.
Day 2
Gorge du Nesque 90 km
Cycle Provence, on your first day in “La Douce France” you jump on your bike directly in front of your hotel in Bédoin. This tiny little village is the perfect starting point for the beautiful ride in the backyards of Provence (Southern France). The circuit of today is roughly 90 km (56 miles) with a fantastic ride through the Gorges de Nesque. Today’s ride is perfect training for tomorrow's climb to the Mont-Ventoux. The climbs are relatively easy/moderate and not especially hard. The day starts with some rolling hills. From the small village Villes-Sur-Auzon, you make the climb through de Gorges before starting to climb all the way up to the typical perched village of Monieux. From here you will head back to the hotel in Bédoin. Evening at leisure.
Day 3
Bédoin -Mont-Ventoux - Bédoin 40 km
Cycle the Mont-Ventoux and expect a hard day in the saddle; if you like climbing, this will be your day when you will face the huge beast "The Mont-Ventoux". Today’s ride starts again in Bédoin in front of your hotel. Here begins the challenge!, the most famous ascent to the Mont-Ventoux. After breakfast, you directly climb this big challenger with its top at 1912 meters (6273 feet). You will follow the cycle path of all the greatest riders in the Tour de France.....come on you can do it! After the 22 km climb, you'll reach the summit of “Mont-Ventoux”. Relax on top and prepare yourself for a very spectacular descent to the villages of Malaucène. From here it's only 12 kilometers back to Bédoin. Enjoy your evening at leisure
Day 4
Bédoin to Gréoux-Les-Bains 120 km
Once again a tough day. You’ve spent three days in Bédoin and now it’s time to spread your wings! After indulging in your last breakfast buffet at your hotel, you move on to Gréoux Les Bains. Start of a longish day, cycling some 120 km (75 miles) with picturesque French countryside roads and beautiful scenery around us. You´ll face the first real ascent after 17 km before you descend to the Provence village of Murs. From here you continue your way through several small villages like St-Saturnin-Lés Apt and Reilanne before you reach Manosque. From this town, at the edge of the Luberon region, it's only 12 km to the lovely Spa resort town of Gréoux-Les-Bains. Evening at leisure
Day 5
Gréoux-Les-Bains to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie 74 km
Time flies when you are having fun... This stage will be some 74 km (46 miles) to the beautiful town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. At your hotel, you start with a great ride along Lac d'Esparron following your way through typical Provence villages like Régusse and Moissac-Bellevue. Yes, indeed you get a lot of great "Bellevues". From Moissac-Bellevue the way leads you along the stunning Lac-de St-Croix before you reach the Plateau Valensole. Magnifique, here while cycling through waving fragrant lavender fields with farms selling all kinds of lavender. From Plateau Valensole you freewheel down to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Evening at leisure
Day 6
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie to Du Verdon 95 km
Cycle The Provence, your alarm clock rings early! Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is the perfect starting point for visiting the Canyons of du Verdon and lies right in the middle of the beautiful Gorges du Verdon region. The Gorge du Verdon is one of the biggest and most beautiful Gorges in Europe and therefore a very popular tourist attraction. Today’s Cycle Tour is Cycling France at its best. You‘ll see stunning views and gigantic cliffs of limestone rock cut by the unbelievable turquoise-green river Verdon. It will be a day you’ll never forget. There is an excellent road circuit with many hairpins and narrow steep mountain roads. First, you cycle along the Route des Crêtes to Trigance. From here you’ll be passing by plenty of viewpoints and particularly Balcony de la Mescla (look down some 250 meters to the base of the Gorge) all the way back to your hotel in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. The entire circuit loop will be approximately 95 km (59 miles). After this spectacular day, you deserve a good glass of wine and a good chat with your new cycle friends!
Day 7
Departure day
Departure day…..Transfers to Nice Railway station and Nice Airport on request.

Airport

  • Côte d`Azur main airport is Nice International Airport.There are many flights to/ from Europe
  • Marseille Airport has several flights with Air-France to/from Paris Orly and Charles de Gaulle Airport. Flights leaving to/from London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Rome, and several other destinations.

Trains

  • There are regular fares between Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and many other cities to/from Avignon Main Railway station.
  • From Paris, the train ride takes approximately two hours and thirty minutes to/from Avignon Railway station.
  • From Lyon, it takes one hour to/from Avignon Railway station.
  • And thirty minutes from Marseille to/from Avignon Railway station.

Car

  • Avignon-Lyon 250 km
  • Avignon-Marseille 130 km
  • Avignon-Nice 285 km



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  • 6 nights lodging in boutique hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Two dinners on days 1 and 6
  • Welcome drink on arrival day
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Sports drinks/Water/Snacks/Fruit/Energy Bars during Cycle Days
  • Support van during the whole Tour
  • Lunches
  • Single supplement €275
  • Carbon Road bike Bike €225
  • Airport - Railway transfers
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