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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
2025: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct
![Backroads Guest in Lavender Field](/sites/default/files/styles/new_trip_page_hero_mobile/public/2023/BPTI-9_SMA_Guest_16_008.jpg.webp?itok=g707xmVv)
St-Rémy, Luberon Villages & Van Gogh Country
It's a slower pace of life here in southern France. Amid the limestone Alpilles, where olive trees glisten in the breeze. And in the sunny Luberon, whose villages tempt you to relax over a pastis or a local rosé. With Mont Ventoux standing tall above it all. Pedal leisurely to medieval towns. Soak up views of vineyards and windswept countryside. Slow down and find bliss on our Provence Bike Tour.
Highlights
- Bike through an iconic landscape of hilltop villages, neat rows of vineyards and fragrant orchards
- Savor classic Provençal specialties: goat cheese, olives, lavender sachets and herbes de Provence
- Discover the vibrant artist community of St-Rémy and admire the countryside that inspired Van Gogh
- Experience Provençal life in renowned Gordes, ocher-hued Roussillon and beautiful Venasque
![France Provence Bike Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_FR_BPTQ_0.jpg.webp?itok=zULk1lod)
Start/End Avignon
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
![Pont du Gard Aqueduct in Provence, France](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/PT_shutterstock_317079050_0.jpg.webp?itok=yZN3PfhM)
Days 1-2
Visit the ancient Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct, a World Heritage site • Bike across the Rhone River into Provence • Explore St-Rémy, a vibrant artist enclave filled with fountains, gardens, atmospheric cafés and tree-lined boulevards • Cycle a peaceful route into the Alpilles, a world of wild crags and cypress trees • Ride to Eygalières, a small terraced town • A multimedia exhibit celebrating some of the world's great artists awaits at Carrières de Lumières in the pretty village of Les Baux-de-Provence.
![Outdoor garden with trimmed bushed next to a stone building](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Domaine-de-Chalamon_005.jpg.webp?itok=EFRtUpb2)
![Indoor dining area with wooden chairs and tables, with bottles of alcohol on each table](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Domaine-de-Chalamon_004.jpg.webp?itok=gR_ILUyH)
![Indoor seating area with books on coffee tables and a door leading to an outdoor patio](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Domaine-de-Chalamon_003.jpg.webp?itok=2mAraut_)
![Outdoor pool with reclining pool chairs, surrounded by trees](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Domaine-de-Chalamon_001.jpg.webp?itok=wRykH7DC)
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)
![Grapes](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BPTI-9_JNI_ST_21_312.jpg.webp?itok=ZlJQlr2i)
Day 3
Bienvenue to the Luberon! Bike through a lush green landscape to picturesque perched villages among dramatic limestone peaks • Admire the unique colors and character of Gordes and Roussillon • Oppède-le-Vieux, Ménerbes and Lacoste will seem delightfully familiar if you've read Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence.
![Red-brick building with green crops and trees in front](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_004.jpg.webp?itok=61YC7UkI)
![Outdoor pool surrounded by reclining chairs and umbrellas, with mountains in the distance](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_001.jpg.webp?itok=ZCBxq0YN)
![Outdoor dining area with a large grass valley in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_002.jpg.webp?itok=v93zuhKL)
![Indoor dining area with wine glasses on the tables, with a door leading to an outdoor patio](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_005.jpg.webp?itok=Al_Ydt2u)
![Indoor lounge with cushioned chairs with an open door on the right](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_006.jpg.webp?itok=-8TOtWmW)
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)
![Backroads Guests Biking Towards Tunnel](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/PV_Staffride_JNI_ST_22_0950.jpg.webp?itok=2OOSbD9f)
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 idyllic hamlets of the Vaucluse.
![Exterior view of Palazzo Viceconte](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/PTQ_PR_23_Chateau-de-Mazan_Exterior-2.JPG.webp?itok=i-9s-0yW)
Nights 4-5
This elegant 18th-century château, former residence of the Marquis de Sade, rests at the foot of towering Mont Ventoux. (pool)
What's Included
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Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
![Outdoor garden with trimmed bushed next to a stone building](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Domaine-de-Chalamon_005.jpg.webp?itok=EFRtUpb2)
![Indoor dining area with wooden chairs and tables, with bottles of alcohol on each table](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Domaine-de-Chalamon_004.jpg.webp?itok=gR_ILUyH)
![Indoor seating area with books on coffee tables and a door leading to an outdoor patio](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Domaine-de-Chalamon_003.jpg.webp?itok=2mAraut_)
![Outdoor pool with reclining pool chairs, surrounded by trees](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Domaine-de-Chalamon_001.jpg.webp?itok=wRykH7DC)
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
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)
![Red-brick building with green crops and trees in front](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_004.jpg.webp?itok=61YC7UkI)
![Outdoor pool surrounded by reclining chairs and umbrellas, with mountains in the distance](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_001.jpg.webp?itok=ZCBxq0YN)
![Outdoor dining area with a large grass valley in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_002.jpg.webp?itok=v93zuhKL)
![Indoor dining area with wine glasses on the tables, with a door leading to an outdoor patio](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_005.jpg.webp?itok=Al_Ydt2u)
![Indoor lounge with cushioned chairs with an open door on the right](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2024/PTQ_PR_24_Bastide-du-Mourre_006.jpg.webp?itok=-8TOtWmW)
Night 3
Casual Hotel
Relax in a 17th-century country home full of Provencal charm and surrounded by green mountains, olive trees, gardens and vineyards. (pool, spa)
![Exterior view of Palazzo Viceconte](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/PTQ_PR_23_Chateau-de-Mazan_Exterior-2.JPG.webp?itok=i-9s-0yW)
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
This elegant 18th-century château, former residence of the Marquis de Sade, rests at the foot of towering Mont Ventoux. (pool)
Gallery
Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
![Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2024/NEW_Equipment_Bikes_Performance_2.0_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=8BlRkAo5)
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
![Backroads Touring Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2024/Equipment_Bikes_Touring_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=B5CO-eD2)
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
![Backroads Electric-Assist Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/Electric_Assist_Bike.jpg.webp?itok=W7NEAvmZ)
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
![Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_tandem_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=VUFcsPP5)
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.
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