Cycling on the wine roads of Provence
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Overview
Highlights
- The wine-making villages of Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf du Pape
- Cycling along country roads surrounded by vineyards at the foot of the Mont Ventoux
- The perched villages of Venasque and Crillon le Brave
- 1 dinner included
- 1 half day wine tour in Chateauneuf du pape with a wine specialist
- France's most reputed rosé vineyards: Tavel
- The picturesque village of Pernes and its 40 fountains
- The medieval city of Avignon and the "Provençal Venice" Isle sur la Sorgue
- The great & famous typical Provence market in Pernes & Isle sur la Sorgue
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Trip includes
- 6 nights double occupancy with private facilities
- 6 breakfasts
- 1 dinner
- Day 5: 1 half day wine tour in Chateauneuf du pape with a wine specialist
- Luggage transfers days 2 to 7
- 5 days hybrid bike rental ( with bike delivery and bikepick up at the end of the trip )
- Our Road Book with detailed itineraries, including highlighted maps
- GPS files
- 1 road map of the region
- 24/7 phone assistance
Itinerary
Your trip begins in the heart of Avignon. A medieval town on the banks of the mighty Rhône River, Avignon hides many treasures: the Pope’s palace, the 12th century bridge, the 14th century ramparts, still intact, and many museums and churches. Meander through a labyri...
Ride - Avignon > Isle sur la Sorgue > Pernes les Fontaines > Venasque 43km / 26.7 miles - Ascent: +430 m / Descent: -200 m You reach Isle sur la Sorgue, through back roads lined with cypress and old farmhouses. This veritable island of a village is circled by...
Ride Venasque > Villes sur Auzon > Bédoin 30km / 18.9 miles - Ascent: +450 m / Descent: -390 m Longer ride : 68km / 42.3 miles - Ascent: +750 m / Descent: -690 m Today you follow the contours of Mont Ventoux – Provence’s highest peak – cycling at the divide betw...
Ride - Bédoin > Beaumes de Venise > Vacqueyras > Gigondas > Chateauneuf du Pape 52km / 32.3 miles - Ascent: +400 m / Descent: -640 m Today is a longer bike ride but worth the efforts. Travelling through the most prestigious winemaking villages in the south...
Morning Ride - Chateauneuf du Pape > Oislet Island > Chateauneuf du Pape 17km - Ascent: +30 m / Descent: -30 m In the morning, you have the choice. You can relax, wander around the village and visit the many wine cellars. Or go for a short ride around Chateauneu...
Ride - Chateauneuf du Pape > Tavel > Avignon 42km / 26.1 miles - Ascent: +350 m / Descent: -350 m You pedal back towards the Rhône River, and cross it. The vines are replaced by fruit orchards of all kinds, separated by neat rows of cypress trees to confront the...
After breakfast, take advantage, one last time, of the ambiance of Avignon and its covered market. End of your trip in Avignon. - Covered market every morning in Avignon, except on Mondays Meals included: Breakfast Return: Regular train lines from Avignon to Paris and Marseille city/airport on the SNCF website.
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Intura Travel Reviews & Ratings
The trip highlights were riding Ventoux, beautiful backroads riding around Provence.
Villa de Margot (in Avignon) had the best breakfast. The trip highlights were riding Ventoux, beautiful backroads riding around Provence. The hotel in Bedoin was mor...
A fantastic trip! Everything was so simple, well planned and accommodating.
A fantastic trip! Everything was so simple, well planned and...
The bikes were great and we are definitely interested in coming back again in the future
The gorges de la nesque was especially beautiful. Marie at BB La Villa de Margot was utterly wonderful and sweet. Hotel les Remparts had a great restaurant. We were ...
We really liked the equipment including the day pack boxes, paniers, and especially the bikes.
We really liked the equipment including the day pack boxes, paniers, and especially the bikes. Well matched to the types of roads we were on. We will reccomend you t...
It was nice biking on quiet roads with beautiful scenery
Wonderful cycling tour of Provence! It was nice biking on quiet roads with beautiful scenery. I loved the e bike!I wish we stayed more then one night in each place. ...
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The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular
The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular, especially as we took it day by day and could see the gradual difference as we descended throu...
We really enjoy the variation and quality of the scenery and options en route.
We really enjoy the variation and quality of the scenery and options en route. We really enjoy your trips through the small towns and villages. For us this is better...
The scenery is spectacular and the walk had its challenges with many ascents & descents
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