Tour de France 2026: Provence & the Paris Finale

Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Journey through Provence's most storied cycling landscapes before witnessing the Tour de France’s climactic finale in Paris. Your adventure begins in the Saint-Rémy-de-Provence region, where you’ll ride through the Luberon’s lavender fields and hilltop villages—including Gordes and the ochre cliffs of Roussillon. Then you'll move to the Mazan region, positioned at the base of Mt. Ventoux, the barren, wind-scoured peak that has shaped professional cycling's most legendary moments. Here you'll descend into the dramatic Gorges de la Nesque canyon before tackling Ventoux itself, grinding up switchbacks through changing landscapes until you emerge onto the summit where Tour de France riders have battled for decades. After several days of riding through Provençal paradise, you’ll head north to Paris to watch the world’s best cyclists complete their own three-week journey. From VIP grandstand seats on the Champs-Élysées, witness the final sprint that crowns the champion, then celebrate with riders and staff at an exclusive invite-only EF Pro Cycling team party. From Provence peaks to Paris podiums, this is cycling’s greatest show—and you’ve got a front-row seat. 7 nights in handpicked hotels, Private local transfers, Train from Avignon to Paris, Support van for bike rides, 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners with beer or wine, 1 wine tasting & 1 French delicacies tasting, 2 expert European Tour Directors/bike guides, Choice between performance road bike and e-touring bike (Road racing bike and e-road bike available for a fee), EF Adventures cycling jersey, helmet, GPS tracking device, and other biking equipment, 4 days of guided bike rides through Provence, Select guided sightseeing tours.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Fly to Marseille

Fly to Marseille

Day 2: Arrival in Marseille, transfer to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence region

Arrival in Marseille, transfer to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence region

Day 3: Bike ride to Eyguières, tasting & lunch at winery, and optional evening in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

22 km 1112 m

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Bike ride to Eyguières, tasting & lunch at winery, and optional evening in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Day 4: Roussillon to Mazan via Goult & Gordes bike ride with visit to Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque

29 km 2192 m

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Roussillon to Mazan via Goult & Gordes bike ride with visit to Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque

Day 5: Gorges de la Nesque bike ride and farmhouse lunch in Monieux

46 km 3143 m

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Gorges de la Nesque bike ride and farmhouse lunch in Monieux

Day 6: Mt. Ventoux bike ride

40 km 5883 m

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Mt. Ventoux bike ride

Day 7: Travel to Paris and free evening in the city

Travel to Paris and free evening in the city

Day 8: Montmartre walking tour, Stage 21 viewing on the Champs-Élysées, and EF Pro Cycling team party

Montmartre walking tour, Stage 21 viewing on the Champs-Élysées, and EF Pro Cycling team party

Day 9: Fly home

Fly home

Day 9: The Louvre and optional Paris monuments bike tour

The Louvre and optional Paris monuments bike tour

Day 10: Optional Versailles Palace & Gardens excursion or free time in Paris

Optional Versailles Palace & Gardens excursion or free time in Paris

Day 11: Fly home

Fly home

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Paris,Provence

Read the Provence cycling guide