Cycling from Van Gogh's Provence to the Luberon

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Your cycling Provence self guided tour: A biking adventure through the beautifully diverse landscapes of Provence, from the cypress and farmhouse dotted plains of Saint Remy, to the Luberon that inspired Peter Mayle’s "A Year in Provence". An endless discovery of medieval villages set atop their rocky perches, filled with quaint cafés and a labyrinth of windi...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Some of the most spectacular vistas & cycling rides in Provence
    • The perched villages of Les baux, Gordes & Venasque
    • Roussillon and its world’s largest ochre deposit
    • The Pope's palace in Avignon, the artists' town of Saint Remy de Provence
    • Shaded cafés in quiet village squares of the famous Luberon
    • The antique capital of Isle sur la Sorgue, and its famous Sunday market

What's this trip about?

    Your cycling Provence self guided tour: A biking adventure through the beautifully diverse landscapes of Provence, from the cypress and farmhouse dotted plains of Saint Remy, to the Luberon that inspired Peter Mayle’s "A Year in Provence". An endless discovery of medieval villages set atop their rocky perches, filled with quaint cafés and a labyrinth of winding and cobbled streets. Including Avignon and its Papal city, Van Gogh’s Alpilles landscapes, and the famed villages of the Luberon mountains, never-ending scenes of majestic beauty and a postcard image with each turn.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAvignon
End CityIsle sur la Sorgue

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France

Attractions

  • Aix En Provence

Activities

  • Cycling
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography

Trip includes

    • 6 nights double occupancy with private facilities
    • 6 breakfasts
    • Luggage transfers days 2 to 7
    • 5 days of hybrid bike rental + Bike delivery Day 1 / Bike pick up on the last day
    • Our Road Book with detailed itineraries, including highlighted maps
    • 1 road map of the region
    • GPS files
    • 7/7 phone assistance

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 - Avignon and the Pope's palace

Your trip begins in the heart of Avignon. A medieval town on the banks of the mighty Rhône River, Avignon hides many treasures: the Pope’s palace, the 12th century bridge, the 14th century ramparts, still intact, and many museums and churches. Meander through a labyri...

Day 2 - A Monastery hidden in the thyme-ladenhills

Ride - Avignon > Barbentane > Saint Rémy 35km / 21.8 miles - Ascent: +250 m / Descent: -200 m You start your biking itinerary through a mosaic of orchards and cypress trees, and cycle into the quaint village of Barbentane before climbing up on the “Montagnette” ...

Day 3 - The perched Baux de Provence

Ride - St Rémy > Les Baux de Provence > St Rémy 42km / 27 miles - Ascent: +400 m / Descent: -400 m Leaving St. Rémy, you can visit Saint Paul de Mausole, where Van Gogh spent the last year of his life. Biking along the winding streets of the the Alpilles mountai...

Day 4 - From St Remy to the Luberon perched villages

Ride - St Rémy > Eygalières > Cavaillon > Isle 42 km - Ascent: +130 m / Descent: -140 m Your cycling trip continues as you head into the plains to the east, towards the lost village of Eygalières, surrounded by vast olive groves. Through farmlands and endless...

Day 5 - Cherry orchards and Perched Medieval villages

Ride - Isle-sur-la-Sorgue > Pernes-les-Fontaines > Venasque > Isle-sur-la-Sorgue 40km / 24.8 miles - Ascent: +650 m / Descent: -650 m This ride takes you through the Pays des Sorgues, its back roads lined with cypresses and old farmhouses. You reach Pernes-le...

Day 6 - Gordes and Roussillon: two of the most beautiful villages in France

Ride - Isle > Gordes > Roussillon > Isle sur la Sorgue 61 km / 37.3 miles - Ascent: +500 m / Descent: -500 m The eye-candy is endless for today’s ride, so you better get an early start! In landscapes dotted with dry-stone huts and ancient stone walls, you rea...

Day 7 - Isle, a village framed by the river

After breakfast, take advantage, one last time, of the morning ambiance in Isle sur Sorgue. Don't miss the famous market & the antiques! End of your trip in Isle sur la Sorgue. - Market on Thursday & Sunday morning in Isle sur la Sorgue Meals included: Breakfa...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,332
Price per day$190
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Carlie & Jason

Jan 2023

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The highlights were the sightseeing and history along the way, coupled with the excellent food and accommodations made this one of our favourite trips!

The tour was very well laid out and everything went according to plan / schedule ! The recommendations made for hotels and restaurants were also top notch! We loved ...

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paula & Daniel

Jan 2023

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Intura Travel Guest reviews - 020123 Intura Travel Guest reviews - 020123 100% 11 F18 Especially enjoyed cycling through vineyards and olive groves looking up at (and then cycling to) perched villages To enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To

We enjoyed avoiding main roads as much as possible. Especially enjoyed cycling through vineyards and olive groves looking up at (and then cycling to) perched village...

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Laura & John

Jan 2023

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Intura does an amazing job of keeping you off main roads and cycling through the quiet countryside was definitely a highlight

Intura does an amazing job of keeping you off main roads and cycling through the quiet countryside was definitely a highlight. The day we cycled Gordes and Roussillo...

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Edward & Gillian

Jan 2023

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Overall an excellent well planned route with great points of interest!

Overall an excellent well planned route with great points of interest! We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The trip highlights for me ? Van Gogh circuit in St Remy, E...

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Mark

Jan 2023

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The trip highlights for us : Gordes, Fountaine Vacluses and Venasque.

The trip highlights for us : Gordes, Fountaine Vacluses a...

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Jennifer & Thomas

Jan 2023

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The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular

The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular, especially as we took it day by day and could see the gradual difference as we descended throu...

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David & Mary

Jan 2023

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We really enjoy the variation and quality of the scenery and options en route.

We really enjoy the variation and quality of the scenery and options en route. We really enjoy your trips through the small towns and villages. For us this is better...

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Anthony & Hazel

Jan 2023

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The scenery is spectacular and the walk had its challenges with many ascents & descents

What a wonderful week walking through the Southern Alps to the French Riviera! The scenery is spectacular and the walk had its challenges with many ascents & des...

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Intura Travel

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We are the walking & cycling specialist, off the beaten tracks, for all budgets, all physical levels, and all accommodation levels. We run trip sin: France, Italian Lake region, Portugal, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • All lunches & dinners not noted-included in your itinerary
    • Entrance fees into museums, insurance, drinks
    • Items of personal nature
    • Single supplement

Accommodation

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Transportation & Flights

Access AVIGNON: Regular train lines from Paris and Marseille city/airport > Avignon on the SNCF train website. Access information here Access ISLE SUR LA SORGUE: Return: Regular train lines from Isle to Avignon, Paris and Marseille city/airport on the SNCF website. Access information here. See on our info page: https://www.intura-travel.com/en/france/provence/walking/self-guided/walk-from-van-gogh-s-landscapes-to-the-luberon/formalities,

Transportation & flights

Access AVIGNON: Regular train lines from Paris and Marseille city/airport > Avignon on the SNCF train website. Access information here Access ISLE SUR LA SORGUE: Return: Regular train lines from Isle to Avignon, Paris and Marseille city/airport on the SNCF website. Access information here. See on our info page: https://www.intura-travel.com/en/france/provence/walking/self-guided/walk-from-van-gogh-s-landscapes-to-the-luberon/formalities
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Meals Included

6 breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
  • Treat yourself and go for the E-BIKE option!
  • Join a Food & Wine gourmet tour in Avignon!
  • Enjoy a cooking class and a lunch with a chef in Avignon!
  • Enjoy a HALF-day wine tour in Chateauneuf du Pape!
Additional Information
Trip ID
intura-intura-A1211

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