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Cycle Provence
8 Days | Cycle through Provence’s vineyards, villages and UNESCO World Heritage sites
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8 days
Start
Avignon, France
Finish
Arles, France
Trip Code
AMXC
Min Age
14
Trip Size
1 - 15
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts
Transport
Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
From £2,453(8 days)
Trip Informations
Ride your way through neat rows of vineyards, beneath towering aqueducts and past verdant forests on an eight-day active cycling adventure through Provence. This journey through Southern France is the perfect blend of scenic trail riding, historical sightseeing and indulgent wine tasting. Visit the serene gardens of St Remy to see where Vincent van Gogh created his famous works, savour regional red wines at a vineyard outside Avignon and walk the cobbled streets of Les Baux to the top of the limestone cliffs. With a handful of UNESCO World Heritage sites, Roman history and serene landscapes where wild horses roam free – what more does a European cycling adventure need?
Why you’ll love this trip
Cycle through the same landscapes that inspired some of Vincent van Gogh's greatest masterpieces, like ‘Irises’ and the iconic ‘Starry Night’.
Pass by fragrant fields on the way to the spectacular three-tiered city of Pont du Gard – this Roman aqueduct is a UNESCO World Heritage site and if it’s quiet, you’ll even get to ride the bridge!
Search for wild white horses outside Camargue as you cycle to the Mediterranean Sea. The lakes of Camargue are also a bird spotters paradise, home to more than 400 species of birds.
Encounter rich Roman history and architecture in the historic towns of Arles and Orange. You’ll see Van Gogh’s Cafe Terrace, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Roman Amphitheatre and one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in Europe.
Stop in at famous vineyards outside Avignon and savour the delicious, regional French wines of the area. You deserve a reward after days of riding, don’t you?
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip covers quite some distance and you’ll be cycling up to 60 km a day on varied terrain with a few hills. As well as the ability to confidently ride a bike, you'll need a moderate level of fitness to enjoy all activities.
On this trip, you have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
There’s the possibility of a few hiccups along the way – a puncture here and there – but there’s no doubt this is an incredibly rewarding adventure.
If you feel like doing all the riding but with less effort, we have the option of hiring an electric bike (e-bike) on this trip.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts
Transport
Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Activities
Orange Roman Theatre
Pont du Gard Entrance
Saint Remy - Van Gogh Asylum visit
Arles Amphitheatre
Castle Visit - Les Baux de Provence
Add on activities
Avignon - Pont d'Avignon (Bridge of Avignon) - EUR5
Avignon - Palais des Papes - EUR15
Avignon - Museum of the Petit Palace - EUR6
Avignon - Museum Calvet - EUR6
Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Wine tasting - Free
Orange Triumphal Roman Arch - Free
Orange Art and History Museum - EUR6
Uzes - Cathedral - Free
Saint Remy - Glanum Archaelogical Site - EUR8
Saint Remy - St Paul de Mausole Monastery - EUR8
Mont Ventoux Cycling Extension (Including road bike hire & transport)) - EUR150
Arles - Musee de Arles Antique - EUR8
Arles - Reattu Museum - EUR8
Arles - Vincent Van Gogh Foundation - EUR10
Les Baux de Provence - Carriere des Lumieres - EUR14
Les Baux de Provence - St Vincent Church - Free
Saintes Maries de la Mer - Boat Tour 90 minutes - EUR16
Saintes Maries de la Mer - Ornitology Park - Flamingos - EUR8
Saintes Maries de la Mer - Cathedral Rooftop Climb - EUR2
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Important notes
1. A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information.
2. Bicycle hire is included in your trip price. Please advise your height at time of booking so as we can organise a suitable sized bike.
3. An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an 'on request' basis only. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed bookiing. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
4. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please ensure you bring your own bike helmet from home.
5. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
6. We are unable to offer private transfers from/to Nice Airport. Please refer to the Joining/Finishing Point Instructions for further information about arriving/departing for this tour.
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