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Luberon Biking

Under a Mediterranean sun we take you through the diversity of the Provençal landscapes of Vaucluse, Luberon & Alpilles.

Place of departure is Bedoin at the foot of the Mont Ventoux, the famous Giant of Provence. You will discover the vineyards of the Ventoux wine region, the lavender fields of Sault, the smooth hilly landscapes of Luberon & Vaucluse and the wine-and olive-yards of les Alpilles. As in Provence every location has its weekly market where you have the opportunity to add to your riding with Provençal culture and atmosphere.

Your itineraries are studied with care and patience; they avoid the traffic and visit the highlights. The terrain around Gordes, Luberon and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is rolling and sometimes hilly. During this trip The Mont Ventoux can be an option and a great challenge !

Enjoy the select hotels and restaurants... you’ ll be accommodated in charming hotels at Bedoin, Gordes & Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Blog posts to read about Provence:

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Tour Details


Maps & Profiles

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Tour Map


Total Distance:
300-355 km
Level: 2-3

Itinerary

Click on a day to see that days itinerary.

DAY 1 DAY 2

Day 2: Riding the vineyards of Ventoux & Rhône valley (53km): This smooth loop trip is a great way to warm up and will bring you to the famous wine villages of Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras, Gigondas and more famous Rhône wine villages in Upper-Vaucluse. In June and July you may come across lavender fields that will perfume the air. Return to Bedoin tonight. (B,D)

Hotel les Pins

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Bedoin

Blue, green, white... Mont Ventoux towers skyward watching over the hills and vineyards. At the foot...

DAY 3

Day 3: Different ride options including the famous Mont Ventoux… 64 km or Gorges de la Nesque & the lavender fields of Sault 89km. The first itinerary starts with a warm-up tour between the vineyards of Bedoin, followed by the challenging climb and descend of Mont Ventoux. An alternative itinerary will take you through the Nesque River Canyon (Gorges de la Nesque) to the lavender plateaus and the village of Sault.
As a cherry on the cake you can climb the Ventoux and join Bedoin through Sault and the Nesque River Canyon: an unforgettable experience (89 km) (B,D)

Hotel les Pins

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Bedoin

Blue, green, white... Mont Ventoux towers skyward watching over the hills and vineyards. At the foot...

DAY 4

Day 4: Ride from Bedoin to Gordes... (48km)
This itinerary will bring you through the village of Venasque – ranked as one of the “most beautiful villages of France” –. After a last climb you will reach the perched village of Gordes. The garden of the hotel and swimming pool offer a great view on the stone houses across the hillside, winding up around the chateau. Accommodation at Gordes – Mas des Romarins - Dinner included. (B,D)

Le Mas Des Romarins

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Gordes

Le Mas des Romarins is a 19th century dwelling, full of warmth and built of dry stone walls, which h...

DAY 5

Day 5: Luberon loop tour (50km):
We propose a cycle tour through the Luberon regional national park, famous for its vegetation. A varied itinerary through vast forests with amazing viewpoints will take you to the following superb perched villages: Bonnieux (cedar forest), Lacoste (Marquis de Sade castle), Ménerbes (“A year in Provence…”) and the ruins of Oppède le Vieux. Return to Gordes tonight, dinner on your own. (B)

Le Mas Des Romarins

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Gordes

Le Mas des Romarins is a 19th century dwelling, full of warmth and built of dry stone walls, which h...

DAY 6

Day 6: Ride Isle Sur La Sorgue and Fontaine de Vaucluse; 66km (or alternative short itinerary of 39km):
This loop brings you to “Ochre (colored) Land”. In this area you’ll appreciate all the varieties of the ochre colour, which is everywhere in the landscape: in the ochre-wash stone houses and steep cliffs of the scenic village Roussillon and in the cliffs and canyons of the “Provençal Colorado “ in Rustrel. A stroll on the marked “Ochre Trail” in Roussillon learns you more about the geology and mining of the ochre. Return to Gordes – Dinner on your own. (B)

Le Mas Des Romarins

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Gordes

Le Mas des Romarins is a 19th century dwelling, full of warmth and built of dry stone walls, which h...

DAY 7

Day 7: From Gordes to Saint-Remy-de-Provence (48 km):
Today we leave the Vaucluse to join the Bouches-du-Rhone department. Our itinerary takes us via Coustellet (Lavender museum) to melon-town Cavaillon where we have to cross the Durance river. A scenic route will take you to Eygalieres, a beautiful [one horse] town of some hundreds inhabitants. A short steep walk (or ride) will take you the top of the village, a panoramic viewpoint from where you see the Durance valley, Alpilles mountain range and the rock of Les Baux de Provence. A gentle trip through the Alpilles hills will take you to Saint-Remy-de-Provence, the centre of Provencal culture, native town of Nostradamus and residence of Vincent Van Gogh. Dinner on your own, suggestions provided. (B)

LES ATELIERS DE L'IMAGE

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Saint Remy de Provence

DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: A 4-star viewed through a different lens. In the center of Saint Remy ...

DAY 8

Day 8: Departure, transfer to Avignon rail station at 9:30 am. Extra nights possible in Avignon please contact us or see our hotel site. For direct departure to Paris or other, allow 1 hour travel time to the Avignon station.


General Tour Information

Luberon Biking Tour
7 Nights / 8 Days

Dates 2012
Season: April 1 -Nov 1
This tour starts any Day of the week.

Level - Level: 2/3 Moderate-Challenging
Day 2: 53 km – rolling
Day 3: 73, or 89 km - rolling to hilly to extreme climbing
Day 4: 48 km - rolling
Day 5: 50 km - rolling
Day 6: 39 or 66 km - rolling
Day 7: 48 km - rolling

Details - Arrival city is Avignon, which accessible via train from Paris or Paris CDG airport. 3 hours.

Misc Info
Triple rooms occassionally available but only as double plus single.

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Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

What's Included

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The Trip Includes:
 Very charming country lodgings, 4 dinners and all buffet breakfasts, daily bag transfer, arrival orientation, road book with detailed maps and directions, GPS - 1 per 2 persons, site/visit information, emergency support. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, trains, and more.

To learn more about the road books and GPS units we included, visit this link: GPS & Road Book Details

For hotels included in this tour, please see the Itinerary tab; each hotel is shown for each day.

UPGRADE: an upgraded hotel version is available for supplement (see price tab); the hotels on this version are: Hostellerie Crillon le Brave, Bastide de Gordes, Hotel de l'Image.

A 5 night version is also available, see price in the Price tab; or contact us for more information.
Additional Nights: TBD - please inquire

Tour Rates

Price

Upgraded - 3 & 4 star hotels

Double Occupancy:

2476 €/person

Dbl Occup - 5 Nights

1836 €/person

Standard - 3 & 4 star hotels

Double Occupancy:

1218 €/person

Triple Occupancy:

1089 €/person

Dbl Occup - 5 Nights

1043 €/person

Solo Supplement:

667 €/person.

Single supplements with 2 or more travelers:

365 €

 

***Bike Rentals are available for a supplement of 105 euros, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer. A carbon road bike is an option with a rental rate of 200 euros for the full 7 night/8 days.

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Children under 12 can have reduced rate when sharing parents room.

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Bike Info

Bike Rentals:
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Bike Equipment: Scott Sportster P3/P4 or P40 hybrid; see details on this page including a virtual photo tour, specs and all information.

Rental Rate: 105 euros/bike for the duration of the tour. This includes all the gear shown as well as bike delivery, set up, and bike return. Every bike is given an inspection by our mechanics in the bike shop before they go out again. Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over.



Scott Sportster P3/P4 & P40 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included in the rental rate of 105 euros.

Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over. Carbon road bikes available as well as children trailers.






You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure, see below. Upon confirmation of your tour we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists, cell phone rental, travel insurance, and more!

Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, a packing list, regional information about sites, culture, regional specialities, important towns and historical sites, general France travel information, bike travel tips, vouchers, train travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!

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