Starting at
per person
Duration
14 nights
Level
4 - Advanced - hilly and mountainous - 50 to 90 km
Set amidst wild, sun-drenched landscapes, Haute-Provence boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. With its rugged mountains, lavender-scented plateaus, hilltop villages, and winding roads flanked by dizzying gorges, every day on the bike is an adventure in itself. From Castellane to the narrow streets of Grasse, you’ll ride along breathtakingly beautiful scenic routes, explore the Verdon Gorge—Europe’s largest canyon—and pass through picturesque villages like Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, ranked among the most beautiful in France.
The free days give you the chance to explore at your own pace, whether you’re venturing out on beautiful cycling loops or enjoying a well-deserved break at an outdoor café with a view of the Alps. Alpine roads, rugged ridges, hidden valleys, and breathtaking views… this trip is a celebration of freedom and the joy of cycling. A challenging yet deeply inspiring itinerary, perfect for lovers of the great outdoors and athletic challenges.
Air travel for passengers, their luggage, and their bicycles with Air Transat;
14 nights in a hotel two and three star hotels, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
Air travel for passengers, their luggage, and their bicycles with Air Transat;
14 nights in a hotel two and three star hotels, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
Nice Airport
From 12 to 25 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 4+
Nice Airport
From 12 to 25 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 4+
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day 1
Meet at Nice Airport and transfer to Castellane (2 h).
Day 2
Loop via La Martre, La Bastide, Comps-sur-Artuby, Trigance. Option via theArtuby (66 to 91 km).
Day 3
Loop via Demandolx, Soleilhas, St-Auban, La Foux, Peyroules. or Option via Valderoure, Caille, Séranon (57 or 79 km).
Day 4
Castellane, St-Julien-du-Verdon, St-André-des-Alpes, Chaudon-Norante, Dignes-les-Bains (72 km).
Day 5
Free day or loop via Le Brusquet, La Javie, Verdaches, Esclangon. Option via Le Vernet, Seyne (60 or 82 km).
Day 6
Loop via Thoard, Authon, St-Geniez, Sisteron, Volonne, Malijai (100 km).
Day 7
Dignes-les-Bains, Puimichel, Le Castellet, Oraison, Brunet, Puimoisson, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (89 km).
Day 8
Free day or loop route via Aiguines, Col d’Illoire, Gorges du Verdon, Trigance, and La Palud-sur-Verdon. Option via the Route des Crêtes (89 or 109 km)
Day 9
A day off or a loop via Puimoisson, Valensole, Gréoux-les-Bains, Allemagne-en-Provence, Riez, and Roumoules. (82 km)
Day 10
A rest day or a loop route via Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, Beaudinard-sur-Verdon, Moissac-Bellevue, Aups, and Aiguines. Optional detour to the Cirque de Vaumale. (73–85 km)
Day 11
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, La Palud-sur-Verdon, Jabron, La Martre, St-Vallier-de-Thiey, Grasse (108 km).
Day 12
Free day or loop via Cabris, Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey, Gourdon, Châteauneuf-Grasse. Option via Gréolières, Cipières. (58 or 85 km).
Day 13
Free day or loop.
Day 14
Transfer from Grasse to Nice (1 hour). Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 15
Transfer from the hotel to Nice Airport.
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