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Highlights
Bike through the stunning Provence region in France
Observe the beautiful French countryside and it’s expansive lavender fields and vineyards
Taste the local cuisine and wines as you bike from town to town
Visit numerous fascinating architectural and historic places along your biking route
Have all the logistics being taken care for you, as you cycle from village to village with your group only
This bike tour leads you in one of Frances most colorful regions in France: Provence! You will discover the best places in Provence: the famous bridge of Avignon, archeologic sites, such as Orange, and Vaison-la-Romaine, the Provence’Venezia ‘L’Isle sur la Sorgue… The best memory you’ll keep, apart from the wonderful landscapes, are the sweet smells of Provence; lavander, olive, honey, and so many other smells mixed up, especially in the typical markets of each village you will cross. Take your time to enjoy each day, at your own rythm.
This bike tour leads you in one of Frances most colorful regions in France: Provence! You will discover the best places in Provence: the famous bridge of Avignon, archeologic sites, such as Orange, and Vaison-la-Romaine, the Provence’Venezia ‘L’Isle sur la Sorgue… The best memory you’ll keep, apart from the wonderful landscapes, are the sweet smells of Provence; lavander, olive, honey, and so many other smells mixed up, especially in the typical markets of each village you will cross. Take your time to enjoy each day, at your own rythm.
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Self-guided Provence Biking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival
Arrival in Orange. Check-in at the hotel. Briefing meeting and delivery of bicycles, tourist documentation, maps and route notes. Visit Orange, and its Triumphal arch, dating back to the 1st century, and the antic roman theater, part of the World inheritage by UNESCO.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Orange
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Orange to Avignon
In the morning, you will leave Orange using the Via Rhona. Very quickly, you will arrive in the heart of Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards. Stop in one of the domaine or in a bar to taste a glass of wine. You will continue your road following the Rhone River, until Barthelasse, the biggest island of the Rhone, before arriving in Avignon. Have a walk on the famous bridge et take your time to visit the Pope palace.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Avignon
Distance: 40km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Avignon to St-Rémy de Provence
You leave Avignon following the Via Rhona. This cycle itinerary is very easy to follow along the Rhone River. It offers nice views on the river and on the villages all along the way. Have a stop in Beaucaire, and its medieval Castle on the top of the hill. You leave behind the Rhone River, in the direction of the East. The landscapes are amazing on the ‘Alpilles’. You arrive at the end of the afternoon in St-Rémy-de-Provence.
Overnight Location: Hotel in St-Rémy de Provence
Distance: 55km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 St-Rémy de Provence to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
This day leads you to the Venezia of Provence: L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. You will first ride in a peaceful countryside, with amazing landscapes, riding from a small village to another, enjoying local life. The day won’t be that long, then you will fully enjoy L’Isle-sur-la Sorgue, well-known by art and bric-a-brac shop lovers.
Overnight Location: Hotel in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Distance: 40km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue to Carpentras
This stage leads you in the garrigue of Provence, using the Via Venaissia. You will hear the cicadas all along the way and smell the nice smell of the peaceful area. The day won’t be very easy, to go up to Venasque. You will then, go down to the town of Carpentras.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Carpentras
Distance: 35km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Carpentras to Vaison-la-Romaine
This day leads you in the vineyards on provence for a part. Then, you will keep going via the villages of Beaumes-de-Venise, Le Barroux, Maulacène and you will arrive in Vaison-la-Romaine. It is a nice village very rich in Antiquity History. Have a walk in the narrow streets of this beautiful town built on the hill, along the river.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vaison-la-Romaine
Distance: 40km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Cycle back to Orange
You will leave Vaison-la-Romaine, crossing the vineyards of Rasteau. This stage is quite easy, as you will be down the plain, riding along the river l’Aigue, until Orange. Take your time to visit Orange, if you didn’t have time at the beginning of the tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Orange
Distance: 40km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Cycle back to Orange
Departure your hotel after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures The departures are available every day except Sundays and Mondays, from March to October.
- Single room: from EUR1994*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR1330*
Accommodation on Self-guided Provence Biking Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 2 and 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Self-guided Provence Biking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Daily luggage transfers are included; however, you are responsible for any other transportation you may require.
Also Included
- Description of the tour
- Roadbook (maps and itinerary details)
- GPS tracks to follow on a mobile App
- Tourist information
- Welcome briefing
- 7/7 assistance
- Tourist taxes
Not included
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Visits or activities suggested on the tour
- Insurances
- Train tickets
- Bike rental
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Bike rental (e-bikes available)
- Optional activities or excursions
- Half board supplement
- How hard is the Self-guided Provence Biking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to France
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Are meals included on the Self-guided Provence Biking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Orange to start this tour?
- Where does the Self-guided Provence Biking 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. You will be biking in flat to hilly areas, between 35 and 60 km per day with slight difficulties. You will mostly cycle on cycle paths, asphalt vineyards roads, countryside roads – no traffic roads.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
7 breakfasts are included. Half board upgrades are available for a supplement.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover biking. Get your travel insurance.
You can get to Orange via train. There are train connections with Lyon, Marseille, Nimes, as well as high-speed train connection with Paris-Gare de Lyon.
The tour ends where it starts, in Orange.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes are Specialised Sirrus 3.0. You can also rent an e-bike (Turbo Como 3.0).
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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