Provence is a perfect place for a relaxing cycling holiday. We start the week with beautifully quiet roads, which wind their way around rocky outcrops up to ancient hilltop villages. We continue through vineyards and charming villages of the Rhône Valley, famed for its wine. Smooth and steady climbs lead us past towns such as Gourdes and Roussillon, perched on limestone cliffs, and into the Luberon Valley, also known as the ‘Colorado Provencal,’ after the amazing ochre towers and cliffs that dominate the area. The fragrant lavender in full bloom gently wafts around the serene valleys as we make our way to a real highlight of the tour: the Gorges de la Nesque. This stunning road, hewn into the rock face, cuts a path through a dramatic landscape. The final day sees us following in the pedal strokes of cycling heroes, in tackling ‘Le Géant de Provence,’ Mont Ventoux. Superb local food and wine top off the fantastic riding and memories made throughout the week. We will transfer you from Marseille airport to Arles at the start of the tour and also from Sault to Marseille airport at the end of the tour on Saturday morning. Arles is also accessible directly by train.
Arrive at Marseille and transfer to Arles
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Arles to Avignon
D1
Avignon Loop - The Rhone, Vaucluse and Chateauneuf-du-Pape
D2
Avignon to Apt
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Apt Loop - The Luberon Valley
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Apt to Sault via the Gorges de la Nesque
D1
The ascent of Mont Ventoux
Transfer to Marseille Airport and Tour Ends
Hotel