Cycling through Provence (self guided)

7 days - from $1495

Pedal your way through the spectacular vineyards and perched villages of Provence

This self-guided cycling adventure explores some of the most enchanting countryside in Provence. You will ride along fields of vibrant colour and through hidden hilltop villages with plenty of opportunity to stop and enjoy the cultural and gastronomic delights. Beginning in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the ‘Little Venice’ of Provence, you cycle towards the foothills of Mont Ventoux, known as the ‘Giant of Provence’ and famous for its role in the Tour de France. The base of Ventoux is dotted with some of the most picturesque villages in Provence; Venasque and Crillon le Brave to name a few. With the imposing silhouette of Mont Ventoux at your side, you will pedal your way through world-renowned vineyards and wine-making towns before reaching the Roman capital of France, Vaison la Romaine, and its exceptional site of Roman ruins.

Highlights

• Vaison-la-Romaine's 2nd Century ruins and gastronomy
• Vaison la Romaine village and Roman archaeological site
• Cycling through Provencal villages around ‘the Giant of Provence’
• Cycling in Provence

Itinerary:

Day 1: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue2: Venasque – Sainte Colombe - Bedoin3: Bedoin – Beaumes de Venise4: Beaumes de Venise – Séguret5: Séguret – Vaison6: Around Vaison la Romaine7: Vaison la Romaine
Included:

Transfer on Day 2, luggage transfers, detailed route notes and maps, bike hire, helmet hire and repair kit.

Arrival & departure transfers, departure taxes, visas, travel insurance (compulsory on all trips), meals (unless stated in itinerary), drinks, additional tours or activities, entrance fees, taxis/transport (if opting out of riding stages), tips and items of a personal nature.

This is a self-guided adventure and does not include the services of a tour leader.