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Ventoux and Luberon by bike… Provence in sporty or electric mode

Price per person

From 1095€

Type of stay

Voyage à vélo

Location

Avignon - France

Duration

6 days

Difficulty

Departures

Sundays from April to mid-October

Capacity

2 people minimum

Reference

Cyclo 33

Your stay

Massif du Ventoux and Lubéron by bike, in Vaucluse

This short cycling holiday in the Ventoux and Lubéron mountain ranges allows you to explore the magnificent Vaucluse department in the heart of Provence. This cycling itinerary is designed for regular cyclists. It is, however, accessible to all with an electric bike. Starting in Bédoin, at the foot of Mont Ventoux, and ending in Roussillon in the Lubéron region, the route features daily stages that allow you to enjoy the region to the full, with options offering à la carte levels of difficulty. For example, you can opt to climb the legendary Mont Ventoux, or wander through the Gorges de la Nesque, or take a detour to pedal closer to the Dentelles de Montmirail, or a little further on to reach the village of Gordes.

On this cycling tour, you’ll cross the wine-growing landscapes of the Côtes du Rhône and their famous villages of Vacqueyras, Gigondas and Beaumes de Venise, at the foot of the magnificent Dentelles de Montmirail. You’ll climb the “Giant of Provence”, also known as “Mont Chauve” or “Magic Mountain”, which is the Ventoux, a mithyic stage of the Tour de France, or bypass it via the gorges de a Nesque, a wild and grandiose canyon with spectacular views. You’ll cross the lavender fields towards Sault and stroll through some of France’s most beautiful villages, such as Séguret, close to the Ventoux, or Gordes and Roussillon in the Lubéron, famous for its ochre colors and its “sentier des ocres”.

You can also stay in Fontaine de Vaucluse, home to the santon museum and famous for its chasm.

You'll enjoy :

Tour of the Dentelles de Montmirail, between rocky cliffs and famous wine villages
The chance to climb the legendary Mont Ventoux
The beautiful winding road of the Gorges de la Nesque
A romantic stretch through lavender fields
The Luberon villages of Fontaine de Vaucluse and Roussillon

Back to travel

Daily program

Day 1 - Arrival in Mazan (or Avignon for those arriving by train or plane)

Overnight stay and breakfast in Mazan or Avignon

Day 2 - Loop around the Dentelles de Montmirail from Mazan or Bédoin

If you don’t bring your own bike, after breakfast you’ll be transferred to Bédoin to collect your bikes. If you have spent the night in Avignon, transfer by cab to Mazan.

Our loop is offered with a long and a shorter option. The long option takes you to the small village of Suzette (1080 m), which extends the loop by 20 km.

You’ll pass through some of the most remarkable wine villages in the Dentelles de Montmirail region, including Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras and Gigondas.

Overnight in Mazan

Day 3 - Mazan to Sault via Gorges de la Nesque or Ventoux

You can choose between climbing the “Giant of Provence” or following a slightly less demanding route through the magnificent “Gorges de la Nesque”. The first option takes you up the mythical Tour de France climb from Bédoin to Mont Ventoux.

The second option is to discover the “Gorges de la Nesque” with its breathtaking panoramas.

Whichever option you choose, you’ll spend the evening and night in Sault, a pretty little Provencal village scented with lavender (at least from early July to mid-August).

Dinner, overnight stay and breakfast in hotel

Day 4 - Sault to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

You’ll cycle along a route of exceptional beauty, through forests, green hills and timeless villages bordered by vineyards and orchards… Along the way, stop off in the small village of Venasque, one of France’s most beautiful villages. From Venasque, the terrain will be in your favor! Your destination is the village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Nestling at the foot of the Monts du Vaucluse, this village boasts the fifth-largest underground spring in the world… not to be missed!

Night and breakfast in hotel

Day 5 - Fontaine-de-Vaucluse to Roussillon

Following your pre-programmed GPS, you’ll reach the village of Gordes. Perched on a hilltop, it is also one of France’s 144 “most beautiful villages”. Old stone buildings line the many narrow cobbled streets. All these lanes lead to the Château de Gordes, the village’s landmark. From here, you’ll pass by the magnificent Sénanque Abbey. Continue on through the hilltop villages of Ménerbes, Bonnieux and Lacoste before reaching Roussillon. Depending on your chosen option, you’ll spend the night in your hotel in Roussillon (comfort version) or Gargas (superior version).

Night and breakfast in hotel

Day 6 - Return transfer and departure.

After breakfast, we’ll organize a transfer to Mazan or Avignon, so you can continue your adventure on your own.

rates

Price per person

Comfort range: €1095
Superior Range: €1,495

Price includes

5 nights with breakfast in a hotel (double/twin room) (Comfort: 2 nights in a 2* hotel and 3 nights in a 3* hotel / Superior: 2 nights in a 3* hotel, 2 nights in a 4* hotel and 1 night in a 5* hotel).
1 dinner excluding drinks (day 3)
Route book with map and directions
GPS with integrated tracker
Transfer to and from Avignon (from Roussillon or Gargas)
Luggage transfer at each stage
7/7 technical support

Supplements

VTC bike rental: €140
Electric bike rental: €225
Carbone road bike rental: €195
Departure other than Sunday (except Saturday) for 2 or 3 people: + 85 € per person

Further information

We take care of transporting your luggage every time you change accommodation, so you can travel light and enjoy your day’s hiking.

Leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure.

At the end of the afternoon, you’ll meet them at the reception desk of your new accommodation or directly in your room.

Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (maximum 23 kg) + 1 carry-on.

Your travel file corresponds to the documents or files you receive prior to your trip (generally one month before) and/or on arrival at your first accommodation.

It includes :

A welcome letter with key practical information:

Baggage transport times
Details of delivery and collection of rental bikes if required
Your local contact and emergency telephone number(s)
Any additional information

Travel logbook including map with route (at the appropriate scale) and directional, tourist and practical information

Any necessary vouchers to be given to the service provider(s)

On request and depending on the tour:

Download the “Evazio” application onto your smartphone for GPS navigation with visual (reading the route on your smartphone screen) and/or spoken guidance. The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no Internet connection is required.
Loan of a GPS device with pre-recorded tracks
Send GPX tracks of each stage for use with your own navigation device

On this tour, we can provide you with a choice of the following, upon reservation:

A VTC bike suited to the tour and the route (men’s and women’s models)

Velo Alpes and Viarhona

An electric bike suited to the course (men’s and unisex models)

VAE Alpes and Viarhona

A road bike

Velo de course Alpes et Viarhona

With equipment :

Bag 1

Repair kit

Anti-theft device

Headset

1 rear bag
1 handlebar bag
1 saddle bag (racing bike)
1 repair kit
1 helmet
1 anti-theft device
1 charger (for electric bike)

The bike is adjusted to your size and delivered to the first accommodation.

At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. We’ll take care of collecting them.

This tour is offered in “comfort” and “superior” categories.

Hotel categories :

Comfort: The tour features mainly 2 and 3-star hotels (or equivalent comfort level) and bed & breakfasts.
Superior: The tour features mainly 3- and 4-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort) and charming bed & breakfasts.
Luxury: The tour features mainly 4- and 5-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort).

For the duration of your stay, our telephone assistance service is available: