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DURATION D8 AYS
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Tour code: CVP Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Cycle grade: Moderate
Velo en Provence E
£565 £823
Train from/to London via Lille & Avignon
FRANCE Seguret
Cameret sur Aigues
ORANGE Caderouse
Chateauneuf Du Pape Wine tasting
PROVENCE Avignon
(optional visit)
optional ride
Chateau of Barbentane
Fontvielle 0 km
optional ride
10 km Velo en Provence CVP
ST REMY DE PROVENCE
Les Baux DES ALPILLES CARPENTRAS Pernes Le Thor LUBERON Tour essentials Cycling through the hills and villages of beautiful Provence
Explore the heart of Provence on two wheels. We discover the landscape that inspired Van Gogh and visit ancient vineyards and hilltop villages. Cycle to the ancient ‘bories’ (stone houses) in Luberon, the Roman remains of Orange and the region’s elegant Romanesque abbeys. Make frequent stops to enjoy mouth-watering Provencal cuisine and sample the local wine.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Orange. Day 2 Roman Orange Cycle south to the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape, returning along the winding banks of the river Rhone. 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 Cameret-sur-Aigues. Sample some of the best Granache 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
the Luberon’s prettiest villages. Days 5/6 St Remy de Provence Leaving Carpentras head southeast through pretty Pernes le Fontaine and on to St Remy de Provence, the birthplace of astrologist Nostradamus. Here, explore the Chateau of Barbentane or the Abbey of St Michel du Frigolet. Day 7 Les Baux Take an optional ride 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 fortifi cations. Day 8 Tour ends St Remy de Provence.
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DAILY DISTANCES
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Optional Rides
22km 46km 36km 48km 49km 40km
Accommodation: 7 nights hotels. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader/driver. Included Bike: We provide 21 gear Trek T10 Navigator hybrid bikes – see tour notes for details. Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 241 km over six days (an average of 40 km per day) with further optional rides available. Two of the cycling days are circular routes and therefore optional. We use quiet, undulating roads although there will be several steeper sections. You can either ride independently or with others in the group. There is vehicle back up for emergencies. We have graded the route as moderate. Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 18 May - 25 May 01 Jun - 08 Jun 27 Jul - 03 Aug 28 Sep - 05 Oct
2014 Tour only dates 17 May - 24 May 31 May - 07 Jun 26 Jul - 02 Aug 27 Sep - 04 Oct
Flexible travel options We have a range of fl exible travel options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £190
DENTELLES DE MONTMIRAIL
Gigondas Vacqueras
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