Provence Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Casual Hotels*
Provence Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Casual Hotels*
2026: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
St-Rémy, Luberon Villages & Van Gogh Country
Pedal through southern France’s Alpilles and Luberon, past olive groves and vineyards, limestone peaks and timeless hamlets. With stunning views and gourmet cuisine, it’s a classic for a reason.
Highlights
- Bike through iconic hilltop villages, rural countryside and riverside greenery
- Savor Provençal specialties like goat cheese, olives, truffles and herbes de Provence
- Discover the vibrant artist community of St-Rémy and admire the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh
- Experience Provençal life in renowned Gordes, ocher-hued Roussillon and beautiful Venasque
- Weave between mountain tunnels and striated limestone cliffs through the Gorges del a 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
Days 1-2
Visit the ancient Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct, a World Heritage Site • Bike across the Rhône River into Provence • Explore St-Rémy, a vibrant artist enclave filled with fountains, gardens, cozy cafés and tree-lined boulevards • Cycle a peaceful route into the Alpilles, a world of pale cliffs and cypress trees • Ride to Eygalières, a small terraced town, and pause to savor un café • In the pretty village of Les Baux-de-Provence, stroll through a multimedia exhibit that celebrates some of the world's great artists • Engage in a traditional game of pétanque, which originated in this sunny region.
Nights 1-2
This elegant Provençal estate, surrounded by majestic gardens and centenary plane trees, offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from vibrant Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. (pool)
Day 3
Welcome to the Luberon! Bike through a green landscape to picturesque villages perchés (perched villages) nestled among dramatic limestone peaks • Pause to enjoy lunch with fresh-from-the-market ingredients in a local village bistro • Admire the unique shades of ocher-colored Roussillon • Cycle through Oppède-le-Vieux, Ménerbes and Lacoste, villages that may seem delightfully familiar if you've read Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence.
Night 3
Relax in a 17th-century country home full of Provencal charm and surrounded by green mountains, olive trees, gardens and vineyards. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Marvel at the grace of Gordes, a striking village perché • Pause at a café in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, a postcard-perfect hamlet • Savor the sunlight over the hills in Venasque, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France • Quiet bike roads lead through rolling fields of lavender and wheat into the foothills of Mont Ventoux, known as the Giant of Provence • Ride the stunning Gorges de la Nesque below spectacular Mont Ventoux on your way to Sault or test your cycling prowess on a climb up Ventoux • Meander through winding cobblestone streets for a taste of medieval Provence • Enjoy a final spin through the historic Côtes du Ventoux vineyards.
Nights 4-5
This elegant 18th-century château, former residence of the Marquis de Sade, rests at the foot of towering Mont Ventoux. (pool)
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