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Gordes Provencal Escape

This Provence bike tour is based in Gordes, where you will spend 4 nights in the same hotel of your choice (3 or 4-star accommodations). Standing opposite the Luberon, perched on the foothills of the Vaucluse Plateau, the dry stone buildings of Gordes seem to reach for the blue sky. Its fortified Chateau from the 11th century and its church dominate the buildings, which seem to melt into the rock. Just a few miles north, is the Abbey de Senanque, situated in a small valley and surrounded by lavender fields. If you decide to go south, you can stop to visit an ancient oil press and the Musee du Vitrail, which tells the story of stained and painted glass.

On this cycling tour, you will be provided with different itineraries allowing you to discover the many landscapes and villages of Provence, and each day you can choose which ride is better for you: short, long, challenging, easy…
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Tour Details


Maps & Profiles

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Tour Map



Itinerary

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DAY 1 DAY 2-4

Day 2 – Day 4: In three riding days, you can choose from several itineraries, the following itineraries are examples. We can also suggest some longer, more challenging rides for those interested. 2 dinners included these nights.

This format allows for people of all abilities to come along, including non-riding participants. We can suggest visits by car and arrange spa treatments among many possible ways to spend an exciting day in Gordes/Provence!

-The Ochre Hills in Roussillon and the town of Apt (67km): An moderate ride through an area famous for its Ochre hills before going to Apt and Roussillon, the center of Ochre.

- Isle sur la Sorgue (39km): Charming town located on the river Sorgue. Includes visit of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, village with a refreshing temperature due to the spring where the river Sorgue begins. This ride is best when done on a Sunday, because of the outside market and antique fair in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

- Bedoin/Mont Ventoux (89km): Hilly ride through the magnificent landscapes of the Vaucluse with a longer ride option to Mont Ventoux. On your way, you can stop at the Abbey of Senanque. Then you will go through a small mountain chain before reaching Venasque, one of France’s most beautiful villages, on a hilltop with a splendid view of the area. If you choose to continue, you can go to Carpentras via small roads.

- The Murs Pass (3 options: 26/28/42km): A beautiful and hilly ride, which will allow you to enjoy the forest and nature on this tour on the Murs Pass. 28km itinerary goes to Abbaye de Senanque; 42km version includes both options.

- Valley of the Luberon (51km): this area became famous through the book “One Year in Provence” by peter Mayle. Nice tour through the fossil village of Oppède-le-Vieux, Ménerbes (where Peter Mayle lived), Lacoste, Bonnieux and the Castle of Marquis de Sade.

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: Departure after breakfast. Transfer back to Avignon is included at 9:30 am. Extra nights are possible, please contact us for a quote. Allow 1 hour travel time in transfer for planning train tickets.


General Tour Information

Gordes Provencal Escape
4 Nights / 5 Days

Dates 2012
Season: April 1 -Nov 1
This tour can start any day except Sunday.

Level - LEVEL: easy to challenging; choice of itins allows for both easy and difficult rides. Biking days: 3

Details - Arrival city is Avignon, which accessible via train from Paris Gare de Lyon (2hrs 45min) or Paris CDG airport (3 hours). Taxi from rail station to hotel is approx. 15 euros. Departure from Avignon; same return travel time to Paris.



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What is self-guided touring?

Misc Info - Triple rooms are available, but quads are not available.

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:
 4 nights accommodations, all buffet breakfasts, dinners as shown at each hotel below,transfers on arrival and departure day, 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.

Hotels: Mas des Romarins*** - located at the edge of Gordes with fabulous view of the perched village and private walking path for easy access into the village. Rate per person is shown on the price tab, based on double occupancy and includes 2 dinners all breakfast and other items mentioned above.

Bastide de Gordes **** - this hotel is a deluxe experience. Rates are on the Price tab, in double; Includes 2 dinners and all breakfasts and other items mentioned above.

Additional Nights: please inquire.

Tour Rates

Price

Upgraded 4 stars

Double Occupancy

1755 €/person

Standard - 3 stars

Double Occupancy

867 €/person

Single Supplement

186 &euros

Triple Occupancy

783 €/person.

Solo supplement when alone: 463 €
 

***Bike Rentals are available for a supplement of 95 euros, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer.

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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: 95 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 95 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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