The following are 2 different types of itinerary:
1 - This first itinerary example is with a smaller amount of bike time with more
of an accent on tourism.
2 - The second itinerary example is where the biking is more important, with greater distances covered (and of course
lots of sights taken in).
Remember most of us are somewhere in between these two groups.
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 40+ 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 5kms ride to get you used to your GPS. Then maybe a short ride before dinner.
Day 2 - Ride to the spectacular stone hill-top 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 valley then up to 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 and Bonnieux -
all beautiful centuries old stone hill top villages, rich in history and culture. Chateaux, Churches, 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.
“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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