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Cycling vacations in Provence Camargue

Price per person

From 1280€

Type of stay

Bicycle trip

Location

Avignon - France

Duration

8 days

Difficulty

Departures

On request from April 10 to September 10

Capacity

Minimum 2 persons

Reference

Cyclo 07

Your stay

Cycling in Provence and Camargue.

Provence and the Camargue: a blend of heritage, nature and Mediterranean charm

From the City of the Popes to the wild landscapes of the Camargue, this tour invites you to discover a Provence rich in colours, scents and history. As you travel from one stop to the next, you’ll pass through the iconic landscapes of the Alpilles and the Camargue, taking in charming villages, Roman ruins and vast natural spaces.

Avignon, Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Uzès and the Pont du Gard all bear witness to the cultural and historical richness of this region. In the Camargue, you’ll find unspoilt nature, marshes, ponds and the vast landscapes of the Rhône delta, where white horses, black bulls and numerous wild birds will accompany you on your journey.

A holiday combining heritage, nature and the Mediterranean way of life, to be savoured all the more through the local specialities that will punctuate your journey.

You'll enjoy :

The papal city of Avignon and its famous “Pont d’Avignon” bridge
The olive groves and citadel of Baux de Provence in the Alpilles mountains
The Roman city of Arles at the gateway to the Camargue
The majestic Pont du Gard on the road to Uzès, a pure Provencal town

Back to travel

Daily program

Day 1 - Arrival

Arrive at the hotel **** with excellent cuisine on Barthelasse Island in a very quiet area (with swimming pool), about 5 km from Avignon Centre; free parking.

Day 2 - Avignon - Arles

Meet our local correspondent at the hotel reception around 09:30. He will provide you with further information about your stay and give you your bikes – if you wish to rent them.

A lovely walk awaits you around the spectacular Alpilles massif. You’ll pass through Saint-Rémy de Provence. Vincent Van Gogh spent 1 year here, painting over a hundred works. You can visit the Glanum archaeological site on the outskirts of town.

Then drive to the superb fortified village of Les Baux de Provence.

At the end of the day, you arrive in Arles. You can visit the spectacular Roman Amphitheatre, where Provençal bullfights are still regularly held (the bull is not put to death), or simply sit down in one of the many popular cafés on the Place du Forum. Arles is also the city where Van Gogh lived from 1853 to 1890, and where he painted many of his most famous works.

Day 3 - Arles - Saintes Maries

Free tour of Arles, followed by a stroll through the Camargue nature reserve, just south of the city. This natural river delta (the largest in Europe!) is home to hundreds of varieties of birds, pink flamingos and the famous “Crin Blanc” Camargue horses. Arrival at Saintes Maries de la Mer, on the beach. Hotel with swimming pool.

Day 4 - Saintes Maries - Saint-Gilles

Stroll through the Camargue and its rice fields to Saint-Gilles with its Romanesque church and World Heritage crypt.) Hotel with a very good restaurant.

Day 5 - Saint-Gilles - Pont du Gard

Stroll along back roads and through vineyards to the Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct, World Heritage site). This three-level Roman aqueduct is 2000 years old and perfectly preserved. Arrive in Remoulins. Hotels with excellent restaurants.

Day 6 - Remoulins - Uzès - Remoulins.

You’ll drive along small roads through beautiful countryside until you reach Uzès, one of the most beautiful villages in Provence! Take time to stroll around and visit the Place aux Herbes, where the local market is held, admire the restored Renaissance facades and climb up to enjoy the view of the impressive Ducal Palace. Return to your hotel in the Remoulins area.

Day 7 - Remoulins - Avignon

Small roads through vineyards to Castillon du Gard, then Tavel du Rhône and finally Avignon.

Overnight at first night hotel.

rates

Price per person

April 10 to October 10: 1280 €
June 15 to September 15: 1340 €

Price includes

7 nights and breakfasts in 3- and 4-star hotels (double/twin room)
Meeting with our local correspondent
Route book with map and directions
Personalised GPS App (visual and audo)
Luggage transfer at each stage
7/7 technical support

Supplements

VTC bike rental: 145 €
Electric bike rental: 250 €
Gravel bike rental: 250 €

Further information

We take care of transporting your luggage every time you change accommodation, so you can travel light and enjoy your day’s hiking.

Leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure.

At the end of the afternoon, you’ll meet them at the reception desk of your new accommodation or directly in your room.

Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (maximum 23 kg) + 1 carry-on.

Your travel file corresponds to the documents or files you receive prior to your trip (generally one month before) and/or on arrival at your first accommodation.

It includes :

A welcome letter with key practical information:

Baggage transport times
Details of delivery and collection of rental bikes if required
Your local contact and emergency telephone number(s)
Any additional information

Travel logbook including map with route (at the appropriate scale) and directional, tourist and practical information

Any necessary vouchers to be given to the service provider(s)

On request and depending on the tour:

Download the “Evazio” application onto your smartphone for GPS navigation with visual (reading the route on your smartphone screen) and/or spoken guidance. The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no Internet connection is required.
Loan of a GPS device with pre-recorded tracks
Send GPX tracks of each stage for use with your own navigation device

On this tour, we can provide you with a choice of the following, upon reservation:

A touring bike adapted to the ride and the route

An electric bike adapted to the route

A gravel bike adapted to the course

With equipment :

Bag 1

Headset

1 rear bag
1 handlebar bag
1 repair kit
1 helmet (on request)
1 anti-theft device
1 charger (for electric bike)

The bike is adjusted to your size and delivered to the first accommodation.

At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. We’ll take care of collecting them.

This tour is offered in the “superior” category

Hotel categories :

Comfort: The tour features mainly 2 and 3-star hotels (or equivalent comfort level) and bed & breakfasts.
Superior: The tour features mainly 3- and 4-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort) and charming bed & breakfasts.
Luxury: The tour features mainly 4- and 5-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort).

For the duration of your stay, our telephone assistance service is available: