Provence Wine Country to Luberon Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Premiere Hotels*
Provence Wine Country to Luberon Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Premiere Hotels*
2026: May-Jun, Aug-Oct 2027: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct
Perched Villages, Mt. Ventoux & Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Experience a vacation à la Provençale as you bike through southern France’s distinctive Dentelles and Luberon regions. With stunning views, Mediterranean countryside and gourmet cuisine, it’s a classic for a reason.
Highlights
- Cycle through an iconic landscape of perched villages, limestone mountains and rolling hillsides covered in vineyards and fragrant orchards
- Savor classic Provençal specialties like goat cheese, olives, wild honey and herbes de Provence
- Taste acclaimed local vintages from full-bodied reds to the whites and rosés of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of France’s oldest and most prestigious AOCs
- Experience village life in picture-perfect Gordes, ocher-hued Roussillon and mountaintop Venasque
- Bike through mountain tunnels and striated limestone cliffs in the Gorges de la Nesque, one of France’s largest and most wild ravines
Start/End Avignon
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Bike through Côtes du Rhône wine country, tucked away between an alpine landscape and vast river-fed plains • Set off from the famous wine mecca of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, past picturesque hamlets and sprawling vineyards • Peaceful back roads lead to our splendid 16th-century castle-hotel • Linger in the hotel’s picturesque courtyard with a welcome aperitif and a gourmet dinner.
Night 1
Originally built for a mistress of Henry II, this 16th-century castle, nestled in the Côtes du Rhône vineyards, is now a tasteful hotel with lovely grounds and gardens. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Days 2-3
On the way to the renowned wine towns of Gigondas and Beaumes-de-Venise, bike along a scenic route beneath the limestone peaks of Dentelles de Montmirail • Ride through the foothills of Mont Ventoux, known as the Giant of Provence • Enjoy a private tasting of Gigondas red wines, some of which have earned rare 100-point scores from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate • Climb through the stunning Gorges de la Nesque canyon or tackle a pro route on majestic Ventoux • Discover the friendly squares and cafés of Sault, the lavender capital of France • Relax, play pétanque and revel in fresh Provençal specialties at our exquisite hotel.
Nights 2-3
Flawlessly combining history, charm and luxury, this boutique hotel boasts modern comforts while retaining original architectural features and authentic Provençal charm. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Days 4-6
Bike past atmospheric hamlets to Venasque, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France • The region’s signature lavender fragrance welcomes you at every turn • Ascend a spectacular limestone canyon to the village perché of Murs • Cycle to ocher-hued Roussillon, adored by artists for centuries • Stroll through stalls of fresh produce and locally made crafts on market day • Be charmed by Gordes’ cobblestone lanes, shaded squares and chic cafés • Explore the Provençal treasures of Lacoste and Ménerbes, immortalized by Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence • The Luberon’s plains and foothills line your route to our tasting at a favorite winery.
Nights 4-5
Set in the heart of the Luberon and surrounded by vineyards, this hotel features spacious rooms with exceptional views, refined decor, and a magnificent spa. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
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