Best of Provence Cycling Tour

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Itinerary

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DAY 1: Arrival in Avignon. You can visit Avignon today and take in its many sites. Check in at your charming 4 star hotel in the center of Avignon, later you will have an orientation with an English speaking staff member who will bring bikes, do set up, and go over the route book. Dinner in Avignon on your own; we will provide some excellent recommendations.

Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis

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Avignon

Situated in a historical building dating back to the XVIth century, Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis Avigno...

Day 2: From Avignon to St Paul Les 3 Chateaux (71 km):
In the morning, ride through the vineyards of the renowned appellation "Cotes du Rhone" de Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and then continue on to Serignan du Comtat, then Rochegude before reaching St Paul in the lavender country. Night at Villa Augusta**** and dinner on your own in town. (B)

Villa Augusta

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St Paul les 3 Chateaux

Ideally situated in the heart of countryside, La Villa Augusta will charm you with the art of good l...

Day 3: St Paul to Bedoin (58 km): Today the ride is somewhat long but over flat to rolling country and will bring you in the village of Visan, ; then to Vaison la Romaine, built in the Middle Ages and with original Roman ruins of an ancient Roman village. Then to Bedoin where you will stay at Hotel des Pins*** just at the foot of the imposing Mont Ventoux. If you have the legs and desire, you can climb Mont Ventoux from Bedoin - the classic climb! 21 km to the top and min 2 hours round trip for strong riders. Dinner included. (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: Bedoin to Gordes (47 km) with an option to ride to Roussillon and back to Gordes (68km): This itinerary will bring you through the village of Fontaine de Vaucluse before climbing to Gordes, your final destination. If you choose to go to Roussillon, you can discover the famous ochre colored soil that is mined and used in pigment to color homes locally and far away. Night at Mas des Romarins*** and 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 5: Gordes to St Remy de Provence (48km): Today the itinerary takes you via Coustellet (Lavender museum) and then to melon-town Cavaillon. A short steep walk (or ride) will take you the top of the village of Eygalieres, a panoramic viewpoint from where you see the Durance River valley, Alpilles mountain range and the rock of Les Baux de Provence. Then finish your ride in St Remy de Provence, where you stay at Hotel Les Ateliers de l Images****. Dinner included. (B,D)

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 6: St Remy to Avignon via Pont du Gard (73 km): Straight to Avignon is not so far, but to miss the fantastic site of the Pont du Gard would not be doing the Best Of! So, we take you on a route west of Avignon to see the Pont du Gard. Along the way you pass Graveson and Barbentane where you can visit the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet from the 10th century. Arriving in the afternoon in Avignon center, you can visit Avignon after check in to your hotel Cloitre St Louis****, dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis

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Avignon

Situated in a historical building dating back to the XVIth century, Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis Avigno...

General Tour Information

Best of Provence Cycling
6 Nights / 7 Days
Dates 2011
Season: April 1 -Nov 1
This tour can start any day of the week except Sunday. Note in July a 115 euro supplement applies per person.

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What is self-guided touring?

Misc Info - Triple rooms occassionally available but only as double plus single. Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over.

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

The Trip Includes:
Very comfortable country lodgings & deluxe hotels, 2 dinners and daily 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: La Mirande, Chateau de Rochegude, Hostellerie le Crillon, Bastide de Gordes, Hotel de l Image.


Additional Nights: TBD - please inquire

Tour Rates

***Bike Rentals are available for a supplement of 105 euros, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer. *NOTE: a supplement of 135 euros/person applies for July travel. Upgraded version supplement is 350 euros/person in July.

(convert rates from Euros)

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Bike Info

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.