Compare Luxury bike tour in Provence by Ride and More Travel
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| Duration | 6 days |
| Price From | $ 4,705 |
| Price Per Day | $ 784 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury |
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| Cities and Attractions | N/A |
| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
This is Le vélo “Art de Vivre” ! Cycling is the better way to discover Provence, visiting the tipicals Provençal villages and their markets encircled by olive groves and lavender fields…, with our local guide and its regional knowledge. Take time to fully enjoy La Provence! Coquillade Village is the ideal place to soak up the Provencal way of life with a small group of friends or family. |
Day 1: Welcome to Provence, hosted by Hôtel Crillon le Brave
When you arrive on Sunday morning we will accompany you to Hôtel Crillon le Brave, first stage of the holiday. Your guide will ensure you receive the correct bike and equipment and help with the necessary tasks of setting up the bike for you. During lunch, the Ride & More team will be there to fully explain how the week will function including safety aspects. After then, off to the base of Mont-Ventoux to test the bikes and enjoy the rocky ochres formations and the grapevines. On our way back a local winegrower will be waiting to propose a tasting of local wines. The evening of your arrival, Restaurant du Vieux Four will be expecting you with a menu both gourmand and generous.
Day 2: Dentelles-de-Montmirail and the wineyards
In the morning the departure will be directly from the hotel. Pedalling through the olive groves and wineyards direction the wine growing villages. Our guide will share his passion for the region and local knowledge of the excellent wine growing domain. A “bistronomique” lunch will be at the restaurant Oustalet.
On our way back to the hotel, you will discover the “Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise”, a naturally sweet wine, speciality of the village.
The evening dinner of your second day will be a discovery of savours based around our “black diamond” – the truffle of Provence.
Day 3: Le Pays de Giono and lavender
The minibus will take you to the base of Mont Ventoux, the ride will include the Gorge of the Toulorenc, Aurel, Brantes and Montbrun-les-Bains, so many fabulous little villages to discover, each with their own charm. The impressive north face of Mont-Ventoux will preside over the days visit up until late afternoon when our team will take you back to Coquillade Village.
The evening meal will be at Coquillade Village’s highly reputed bistrot.
Day 4: Easy ride and relaxing day / Wednesday
Morning ride direction Gordes, listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, with views that are guaranteed to take your breath away. This stunning dry stone village perched on the Monts de Vaucluse will captivate you with its cobbled streets and fantastic views of the Luberon valley.
After lunch in the village we continue to Senanque’s Abbey and on to the Col De Murs. The return to Coquillade Village will be by more relaxing trails.
Day 5: L’Isle sur la Sorgue “Venice in Provence”
We will be taking the cycle track from Calavon in order to arrive at l’Isle sur la Sorgue and to spend a superb day at the incredibly popular market and the famous antiques shops.
After lunch the ride continues to Fontaine de Vaucluse and the legendary source, steeped in history with its imposing cliffs and castle.
The evening dinner will be inspired by the abundant local produce, chosen by Coquillade Village’s chef and served in the main gastronomic restaurant Le Gourmet.
Day 6: The Colorado Provencal
For the last day of your stay, we propose to you an exceptional breakfast followed by a moment of relaxation in the spa or maybe a final ride in the village of Roussillon.
After lunch, the Ride & More team will ensure your transfer to the TGV train station in Avignon.
