The following are 2 different types of cycling holiday:
1 - This first example has a smaller amount of bike
time with more of an accent on tourism.
2 - The second example is where the biking is more important, with
greater distances covered (and of course lots of sights taken in).
Note that most of us are somewhere in between these two examples.
It's also important to remember that our tours are very flexible, meaning that these itineraries are by no way set in stone. These are guides as to what your tour could look like. On your arrival, by using our comprehensive Ride Directory (of 60+ rides) and our input, we can easily put together the tour that is right for you, thus making the most of your time in Provence.
Day 1: Arrival @ 4pm - Pick up bikes & GPS. Short demo & a 3kms ride to get you used to your GPS. Then
maybe a short ride before dinner.
Day 2 - Ride to the spectacular stone hill village of Gordes, take a seat at the cafe by the
fountain
& take in the view. Visit the ancient stone settlement just outside Gordes. Then onto one of the many vineyards. 25kms / 15 miles.
Day 3 - Walk to the Lavender museum in the village from the Farmhouse. Then on the bike to visit the
beautiful riverside villages of Fontaine de Vaucluse & L’Isle sur la Sorgue. Admire the crystal
clear water as you sit by one of the many riverside restaurants. L’Isle sur la Sorgue is the French Antiques capital - so dozens of shops
to visit. 30 kms / 18 miles.
Day 4 - Ride along the Luberon plain then onto the beautiful village of Roussillon, famous for
its terracotta landscapes and take a walk through one of the old ochre mines. Then down to the converted rail track (now
a bike path) on the way back to the Farmhouse. 35 kms / 21 miles.
Day 5 - Visit “Peter Mayle - Year in Provence” territory, with the choices of Lacoste,
Menerbes, Goult and Bonnieux - all beautiful centuries old stone hill villages, rich in history and culture. Chateaux, vineyards, great views, excellent restaurants
- the real Provence. 30 kms / 18 miles.
Day 6 - A lovely ride to the unique, and relatively unknown, Oppede le Vieux. Walk through the picturesque
Rennaisance village and then up through the abandoned houses (due to an earthquake) to the rocky spur with its magnificent 360 views,
ancient Chateau and Church - unforgettable. 30 kms / 18 miles.
Day 7 - Departure after breakfast.
“Your host, Neil, has taken his Bed and Breakfast, a fully renovated 17th century farmhouse, and value added cycling and gourmet dining to the package. His GPS guided tours are a dream. ”
P. Sanders – AZ, US – May 12.“My husband and I are fit but really only neighborhood cyclists. We were a bit concerned about this adventure but could not recommend it more highly. We choose GPS guided tours that fit our abilities allowing us to enjoy the small villages, farms and local eateries.”
Gary – US – July 10."Amazing system. Allows you to have a plan and know where you’re going through small country roads, villages, vineyards and orchards."
Dana & Flynn - US - June 2010."if you want a route that sets you a bit of challenge with a good restaurant for lunch Neil will point you in the direction and recommend the best places to visit, And if you want the ultimate cycling challenge you can travel to Bedoin and then head up Mont Ventoux, an experience which will stay with you for some time to come!"
Patrick - UK - June 2010."you could take off for a ride at your own schedule, travel at your own speed and stop whenever you felt like it...which was often as there were so many spectacular photo opportunities."
Donna - US - June 2010.
Neil & Natalène COWELL- Provence Cycling Holidays - 536 Chemin du Sarret - 84220 Coustellet - France.
Tel: 00 33 (0)4 90 75 03 95 - Mob: 00 33 (0)6 66 99 98 02 - Email: neil_cowell@yahoo.fr
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