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Provence – Self-guided

A cycling vacation under the southern sun
Self-guided
The Self-guided experience Self-guided designed for independent road cyclists. You choose your departure date and your dream destination, and you benefit from a travel plan created by our advisors: transportation, lodging, meals, and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These itineraries feature scenic routes around stopover towns selected for their amenities and lodging options. This way, you set off with all the information you need to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Once you arrive at your destination, you enjoy greater freedom—without a guide or support vehicle—allowing you to decide how each of your days will unfold!

Starting at

4099$

per person

Duration

13 days

12 nights

Level

Level:

4 - Advanced - hilly and mountainous - 50 to 90 km

Provençal Delights in the Shadow of the Giant

Life is truly wonderful in Provence. The mild climate, fine cuisine, and sea air go hand in hand! It’s no wonder Provence is synonymous with vacation… Just imagine: Les-Baux-de-Provence—one of the most beautiful villages in France—the impressive Pont du Gard, the Palais des Papes in Avignon, and the many ruins of Vaison-la-Romaine. Provence is sunshine, light, and the colors so dear to Van Gogh and Cézanne; it’s Pagnol’s accent, the scents of lavender and rosemary, bouillabaisse and aioli, rosé and red wines, and evenings that stretch on to make the pleasure last!

But be warned… the Giant of Provence is never far away, and it’s on your final day of cycling that you’ll have the chance to tackle the legendary Mont Ventoux, the iconic peak of the Tour de France that serves as a final challenge to cap off your trip… unless a free day at its foot sounds like a better idea! With the Self-guided package, enjoy your stay exactly as you wish, with complete independence. We provide the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!

Package includes

transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;

12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;

  • luggage transport between each stopover (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • taxes;

Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of mechanical or physical mishaps; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

Package includes

transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;

12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;

  • luggage transport between each stopover (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • taxes;

Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of mechanical or physical mishaps; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Marseille Airport

Marseille Airport

Route difficulty: 4+
Fairly difficult route: hilly and mountainous, with relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Marseille Airport

Marseille Airport

Route difficulty: 4+
Fairly difficult route: hilly and mountainous, with relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.

Check the elevation profiles

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-by-day cycling itinerary

Short route: 134 km • Long route: 688 km
1

Day 1

Meet at Marseille Airport and transfer to Arles (1 hour 30 minutes).

2

Day 2

A day off or a loop route via Fontvieille, Les Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and Maussane-les-Alpilles (44–75 km).

3

Day 3

Rest day or loop via Stes-Maries-de-la-Mer (80 km).

4

Day 4

A day off or a loop via St-Gilles, Bellegarde, and Fourques. (58 km).

5

Day 5

Arles, Beaucaire, Meynes, Sernhac, Pont du Gard, Remoulins, Fournes, Aramon, Avignon. Optional route via Domazan, Saze, (72 to 77 km).

6

Day 6

A rest day or a loop route via Chateaurenard, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Graveson, St-Michel-de-Frigolet Abbey, and Barbentane (50–74 km).

7

Day 7

A day off or a loop via Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Pujaut, Tavel, St-Geniès-de-Comolas, Monfaucon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Sorgues (65 km).

8

Day 8

Avignon, Vedène, Sarrians, Aubignan, Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Sablet, Séguret, Vaison-la-Romaine (62 km).

9

Day 9

A day off or a loop route via Montagne de Bluye, through Faucon, Pierrelongue, Brantes, and Entrechaux (25 or 60 km).

10

Day 10

A day off or a loop route via Villedieu, Nyons, Les Pilles, and Mirabel-aux-Barronies (53 or 62 km).

11

Day 11

A day off or a bike loop in Malaucène and around Mont Ventoux, Bedoin (61–75 km).

12

Day 12

Transfer from Vaison-la-Romaine to Marseille (2 hours).

13

Day 13

Transfer to Marseille Airport.

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