Provence Bike Tour

Overview

The Provence Bike Tour explores the Villages of the Luberon and Foothills of Mt. Ventoux over 6 days and 5 nights. It is rated Level 3 and priced from $6,195, belonging to the Classic collection. The tour offers an immersive experience in Provençal scenery, local markets, and wine regions. Day 1: Bienvenue en Provence - Arrival in Avignon, transfer to the countryside, bike fitting, and an introductory ride through vineyards and orchards, ending with a vineyard-side dinner. Destinations include Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, Gargas, and Villars. Day 2: Essence of The Luberon - Cycling through the Petit Luberon, with views of orchards and vineyards. Stops include Bonnieux and Lacoste, a Côtes du Luberon wine tasting in Goult, followed by a picnic and a culinary evening with views of Roussillon's ochre cliffs. Day 3: To the Top of the World - Riding to Gordes to explore its market, then climbing to the Luberon plateau for views, lunch in Murs, and a descent to Roussillon, known for its galleries and ochre cliffs. The afternoon is free for relaxation. Day 4: Entering Ventoux’s Foothills - Heading north into the Ventoux region, skirting cliffs in Lioux, reaching a plateau, coffee break in Méthamis, and lunch at Maison Areni in Mazan. The evening features dinner at La Table de Ventoux. Day 5: The Winemaking Mecca of the Vaucluse - A day of varied riding, including a climb up Col de la Madeleine, visits to towns like Le Barroux, Beaumes-de-Venise (known for sweet wine), Vacqueyras, and Gigondas. Includes a winery visit and wine-paired lunch. Day 6: Au Revoir! - A final breakfast and optional short ride before departure from Avignon. Arrival Details: Pick-up at Avignon Train Station at 10:30 am. Departure Details: Drop-off at Avignon Train Station at 12:00 pm. Major airports are Paris or Marseille. Available dates for 2026 range from August 23 to October 16, with prices varying from $6,195 to $6,695. Single supplement starts from $1,900. Dates for 2027 range from April 18 to October 15, with prices from $6,195 to $6,895. Single supplement starts from $1,700. Inclusions: Accommodations with luggage transfers, daily breakfasts, all lunches, snacks, après velo cocktails, 4 gourmet dinners with local wine, beer, or spirits, wine tastings, entrance fees, gratuities for baggage and hotel services, top-of-the-line bicycles, helmets, DuVine gear, GPS with maps, expert bilingual guides, support vehicle, daily bike maintenance. Not Included: Airfare, dinner on one free night, gratuities for DuVine guides, Travel Protection. Bike options include the included Cannondale Synapse 2 RLE and Specialized Turbo Vado SL E-Bikes, with optional upgrades like the Colnago V4 and BMC Teammachine 01 AMP THREE.

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