Provence
Cycling vacations under the southern sun
From
5495$
per person
Duration
15 days
14 nights
Level
4 - Advanced - hilly and mountainous - 50 to 90 km
Dates and prices
Provencal delights in the shadow of the Giant
It's so good to live in the Provencal country. The mild climate, the gastronomy and the sea air all go hand in hand! It's not for nothing that Provence is a top vacation destination. Imagine Les-Baux-de-Provence - one of the most beautiful villages in France -, the impressive Pont du Gard, the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, and the numerous vestiges of Vaison-la-Romaine. Provence is the sun, the light and the colors dear to Van Gogh and Cézanne, the accent of Pagnol, the perfumes of lavender and rosemary, the bouillabaisse and the aïoli, the rosé and red wines, and the neverending evenings that we stretch out to make the fun last!
But beware... the Giant of Provence is never far away, and it's during your stay that you'll be able to tackle the legendary Mont Ventoux, the Tour de France's mythical summit, which presents itself as a final test to crown your trip... unless a free day at its feet sounds like a better idea!
Package including
Air transportation of the passenger, his luggage and his bicycle with Air Transat;
Transfer between the airport and the hotel, to and from the destination;
14 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
- Luggage transportation (one per person, maximum 20 kg);
- GPX data, maps and daily itineraries in digital version;
- mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle;
- taxes;
Package including
Air transportation of the passenger, his luggage and his bicycle with Air Transat;
Transfer between the airport and the hotel, to and from the destination;
14 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
- Luggage transportation (one per person, maximum 20 kg);
- GPX data, maps and daily itineraries in digital version;
- mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle;
- taxes;
Package excluding
equipment, such as bicycles
protection from the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
Package excluding
equipment, such as bicycles
protection from the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
Other information
Departure/return
Montréal-Trudeau/Marseille
Marseille/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Circuit rating: 4
fairly difficult circuit : hilly and mountainous, relatively important difference in altitude; from 50 to 90 km.
Other information
Departure/return
Montréal-Trudeau/Marseille
Marseille/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Circuit rating: 4
fairly difficult circuit : hilly and mountainous, relatively important difference in altitude; from 50 to 90 km.
Consult vertical drops
Discover the altitude differences on this itinerary and plan your next trip with all the information you need. Please note that gradients are provided for information purposes only and do not always represent reality on the ground.
Day by day cycling itinerary
Short route: 478 km / Long route: 867 km
Day 1
Departure from Montréal-Trudeau for Marseille the day before.
Arrival in Marseille and transfer to Arles (1 h 30).
Day 2
Free day or loop via Fontvieille, Les Baux-de-Provence, St-Rémy-de-Provence, Abbaye de Montmajour, Maussane-les-Alpilles (74 km).
Day 3
Arles, Saint-Gilles, Générac, Caissargues, Nîmes. Option via Franquevaux (45 to 59 km).
Day 4
Nîmes, Poulx, Cabrières, Collias, Le Pont du Gard, Remoulins, Domazan, Saze, Font d'Irac, Avignon (72 km).
Day 5
Free day or loop via Chateaurenard, Eyragues, Maillane, Graveson, Abbaye de Saint-Michel-de-Frigolet, Rognonas, Option via Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Baux de Provence. (50 to 73 km).
Day 6
Avignon, Pujaut, Tavel, St-Laurent-des-Arbres, St-Geniès-de-Comolas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Orange (52 km).
Day 7
Orange, Camaret-sur-Aigues, Sablet, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes-de-Venise, Lafare, Malaucène, Entrechaux, Vaison-la-Romaine (64 to 70 km).
Day 8
Free day or loop via St-Romain-en-Viennois, Faucon, Pierrelongue, Brantes (59 km) or round trip or loop to Mont Ventoux (61 or 73 km).
Day 9
Vaison-la-Romaine, Entrechaux, Malaucène, Caromb, Mazan, St-Dizier, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Loop via Bédouin, Gorge de la Nesque, Blauvac, Malmort-du-Comtat (56 to 112 km).
Day 10
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Cabrières-d'Avignon, Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lourmarin. Loop via Abbaye de Sénanque (62 to 79 km).
Day 11
Lourmarin, Vaugines, Cucuron, Cabrières-d'Aigues, La Motte-d'Aigues, Cadenet, Rognes, Aix-en-Provence (62 km).
Day 12
Free day or loop around Mont Sainte-Victoire via Vauvenargues, Pourrières, Puyloubier (62 km).
Day 13
Aix-en-Provence, Le Tholonet, Fuveau, Belcodène, Auriol, Roquevaire, Aubagne, Roquefort-la-Bédoule, Cassis. Option via Col de l'Espigoulier, Gémenos (65 or 79 km).
Day 14
Free day.
Day 15
Transfer to Marseille airport and return to Montreal.