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Highlights
Explore Provence’s stunning villages, vineyards, and breathtaking landscapes by bike.
Cycle through Provence's most beautiful villages, from mountains to sea.
Enjoy wine and olive oil tastings in picturesque vineyard landscapes.
Experience the stunning ochre cliffs of Roussillon and lavender fields.
Finish the tour in the wild Camargue with flamingos and white horses.
The Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour takes you through Southern France’s most scenic landscapes, from the iconic Mont Ventoux to the Mediterranean coast. Cycle through charming hilltop villages, renowned vineyards, and lavender fields while enjoying local wine and olive oil tastings along the way. Enjoy the freedom to cycle at your own pace, with daily rides averaging 45km. You’ll explore vibrant markets in towns like Vaison la Romaine and Isle sur la Sorgue, and end the journey in the beautiful Camargue, home to flamingos, white horses, and sandy beaches.
The Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour takes you through Southern France’s most scenic landscapes, from the iconic Mont Ventoux to the Mediterranean coast. Cycle through charming hilltop villages, renowned vineyards, and lavender fields while enjoying local wine and olive oil tastings along the way. Enjoy the freedom to cycle at your own pace, with daily rides averaging 45km. You’ll explore vibrant markets in towns like Vaison la Romaine and Isle sur la Sorgue, and end the journey in the beautiful Camargue, home to flamingos, white horses, and sandy beaches.
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Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Vaison la Romaine
Arrive on your own in Vaison la Romaine, home to France’s largest Roman archaeological site. Spend time exploring the vast Roman ruins before crossing a 2,000-year-old bridge leading to the medieval village. The village is perched high above the Ouvèze River, with cobbled streets leading up to the 12th-century feudal castle, offering panoramic views of the town and surrounding countryside. Enjoy a free evening for dinner and rest, with the famous market in Vaison la Romaine on Tuesday morning.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vaison la Romaine
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycling through vineyards and scenic villages
Today you will cycle through some of the most prestigious wine regions of Provence, with Mont Ventoux towering in the background. Your journey takes you through the renowned Côtes du Rhône landscapes, passing the world-famous vineyards of Gigondas where you can enjoy wine tastings. Continue through olive groves and vineyards to Beaumes de Venise, a charming village famous for its sweet Muscat wines. Pedal through hidden villages, oak forests, and orchards before reaching Bedoin, the legendary starting point for the Tour de France ascent of Mont Ventoux.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bedoin
Distance: 43 km, +650m/-500m
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Exploring the Venise of Provence
Cycle through the tranquil landscapes at the foot of Mont Ventoux, passing hidden villages, cherry orchards, vineyards, and truffle oak plantations. Stop in Pernes-les-Fontaines, a lively town known for its 40 ancient fountains. Your destination is Isle sur la Sorgue, a picturesque town surrounded by the clear waters of the Sorgue River, famous for its antique shops and vibrant Sunday market.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Isle sur la Sorgue
Distance: 34 km, +900m/-800m
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Discovering Luberon’s charming hilltop villages
Start your day early and cycle through picturesque landscapes of dry-stone huts and ancient stone walls. First, reach Gordes, a stunning village with grey stone homes perched high above the Calavon Valley, crowned by a Renaissance castle. Then, head to Roussillon, known for its vibrant homes painted in hues of yellow, orange, and red, thanks to the nearby ochre quarry. Afterward, ride back to Isle sur la Sorgue via a scenic cycle-only path that follows a former railway line.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Isle sur la Sorgue
Distance: 56km, +/-480m
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Cycling through Van Gogh’s inspiring landscapes
Start the day in Cavaillon, a lively town known for its markets and locally grown produce. Cycle through farmlands and orchards, crossing the Durance River, and head toward the charming village of Eygalières, nestled amidst vast olive groves. Explore its hilltop stone houses and the ruins of its castle. Continue to Saint Rémy, a town that inspired Van Gogh and is also the birthplace of Nostradamus. With its vibrant colors and bustling cafés, Saint Rémy offers a perfect end to the day.
Overnight Location: Hotel in St-Remy-de-Provence
Distance: 37km, +200m/-250m
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Exploring the Roman city of Arles
Begin your day with a visit to the Saint Paul de Mausole monastery, where Van Gogh spent a year creating some of his most famous works. As you cycle through the pine forests, wildflower fields, and thyme-scented hills of the Alpilles, you’ll reach the picturesque village of Les Baux, perched high above olive groves with its medieval castle ruins. Continue towards the sea, passing vast farmland and iconic landscapes before arriving in Arles, a city steeped in Roman history. Explore its famous Roman monuments, including the coliseum and theater.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Arles
Distance: 50km, +200m/-300m
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Discovering the wild Camargue
Cycle south from Arles into the wild Camargue, a unique delta of the Rhône River. This area is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with flamingos, herons, and egrets nesting in the lagoons and shallow pools. The landscape is rugged, with salt-cracked earth and untamed terrain, until you spot the town of Saintes-Maries de la Mer. This charming seaside village, known for its Gypsy heritage, features whitewashed houses and an imposing church dedicated to their patron saint, Sara. Enjoy a free evening to explore and stay in the heart of Saintes-Maries de la Mer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Saintes-Maries de la Mer
Distance: 54km, +/-50m
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure day
After breakfast, your cycling journey comes to an end in Saintes-Maries de la Mer.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour Price and Dates
Accommodation on the Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour
This tour is based on bed and breakfast and hotels. All the rooms have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure your best comfort.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Supplement is required for groups of 3 or 5 travellers. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour.
Also included
- Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- GPX files & road book
- 24h emergency number
Not included
- Bike delivery & pickup fee of 310 EUR per booking
- Flights to and from France
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Hybrid bike rental – Cannondale or Trek (mobile phone holder, 2 x waterproof rear bags, waterproof front bag, repair kit for 2 bikes, inner tube & pump, lock, Flat pedals, Helmet)
- Luxury hybrid bike rental – Cannondale (mobile phone holder, no rear bags, waterproof front bag, repair kit for 2 bikes, inner tube & pump, lock, Flat pedals, Helmet)
- Electric bike rental – Scott or Trek (mobile phone holder, 2 x waterproof rear bags, waterproof front bag, Battery 90km autonomy, battery charger, Flat pedals, Helmet, lock, repair kit with inner tube & pump)
- How hard is the Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to France?
- Are meals included on the Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Vaison-la-Romaine to start this tour?
- Is the Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour in English?
- Where does the Highlights of Provence Cycling Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to France?
- Are there any travel restrictions for France?
We rate this tour as a 3/5. This tour covers an average of 45 km per day, with some elevation gains, especially in the Luberon and Alpilles regions. While there are no extreme climbs, certain sections, such as the approach to Gordes or Bedoin, require endurance and good fitness. The route mostly follows small country roads and farming tracks, avoiding heavy traffic but still requiring confidence in cycling. Electric bikes are available, making the journey more accessible for those who prefer extra assistance.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover all the activities listed on the tour. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) or Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). From there, take a train to Avignon or Orange, the nearest TGV stations. You can then continue by regional bus or taxi to Vaison-la-Romaine. If driving, the town is easily accessible via the A7 motorway. Private transfers are also available for a seamless journey.
This is a self-guided tour where guide services are not provided, however, you will be provided all the tour material in English, as well as a helpline phone number.
The tour ends in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes are hybrid bikes (Cannondale or Trek), luxury hybrid bikes (Cannondale) or electric bikes (Scott or Trek).
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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