Provence AnD The venToux
Join us on a challenging cycling tour through the heart of the Provencal plains, over the hills of the Luberon and to the top of Mont Ventoux. We discover the landscape that inspired Van Gogh and climb the challenging Mont Ventoux. We visit ancient vineyards and hilltop villages. Explore the Ochre trail in the Luberon, and the Roman remains of Orange and Vaison La Romaine: making frequent stops to enjoy mouth-watering Provencal cuisine.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Eurostar from London to Avignon. Travel to Orange by local train. Day 2 Roman Orange Cycle south to the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape and Tavel, returning along the Rhone Valley. Back in Orange, discover the town’s well- preserved Roman theatre and triumphal arch. Days 3/4 The Luberon Travel deep into Provence towards Carpentras, through the village of Vaison la Romaine. Sample some of the best Grenache wines in the Dentelles foothills and pedal through to Seguret. Optional trips include a visit to the former Papal town of Avignon or a ride through some of Luberon’s prettiest villages. Days 5 Mont Ventoux Circular ride via the challenging 1912 metre summit of Mont Ventoux. Day 6 St Remy de Provence Leaving Carpentras head south to the enclosed valley location of medieval Fontaine de Vaucluse and on to St Remy de Provence, the birthplace of astrologist Nostradamus. Day 7 Barbentane Ride to Barbentane and La Montagnette. Here, explore the Chateau of Barbentane or the Abbey of St Michel du Frigolet then on to Fontvielle to see a disused windmill and the Roman remains at Berbegall Mill. Pass through olive groves to the village of Les Baux to see its 11th century fortifications and stunning landscape. Day 8 Bus, train and Eurostar via Avignon and Lille to London.
Provence and The Ventoux Ref CPV
Train from/to London, St Pancras via Lille
Cairanne Codolet
Tavel Lirac
Avignon
Barbentane Maillane
ORANGE
Beaume De Venise
Chateauneuf Du Pape
PROVENCE Fontaine
De Vaucluse
Noves Verquieres
ST REMY DE PROVENCE
FontvieilleLes Baux U.K
Vaison La Romaine
Seguret Malaucene
Mt Ventoux 1912m
Bedoin Caromb
CARPENTRAS St Didier
Venasque
Col De Murs
Gordes
Rousillon Murs
FR ANCE London Lille FRANCE km 020 Avignon TGV
Luberon r
DAILY DISTANCES Day 2
Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
66km 70km 77km 80km 66km 71km
Strenuous to
tough cycling including the classic Tour du France hill climb of Mont Ventoux
inclusive from
£955 8 DAYS
Cycle grade STRENUOUS/TOUGH Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 6 breakfasts are included.
Included Bike: We provide 21 gear Trek T10 Navigator hybrid bikes – see trip notes for details
Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 430 km over seven days (an average of 62 km per day). Three of the cycling days are circular routes and therefore optional. We mainly use quiet, undulating roads although there will be several steeper sections. There is vehicle back up for emergencies. We have graded the route as strenuous to tough.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES Eurostar
The Provence and the Ventoux tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without train from £679
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DETAILS
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