8 Days | Pedal through the picturesque landscapes and quaint villages of Provence on this active cycling adventure.





Wind your way past neat rows of vineyards, beneath towering aqueducts and through forests on this active cycling adventure through Provence. This journey through Southern France is an idyllic blend of scenic trail riding, historical sights and wine tasting. Visit the serene gardens of St Remy to see where Vincent van Gogh created his famous works. Savour regional red wines at a vineyard outside Avignon. Walk the cobbled streets of Les Baux and marvel at the stunning views from atop its limestone cliffs.
Trip overview

- Start
- Avignon, France
- Finish
- Arles, France
- Theme
- Cycling
- Destinations
- France
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 14
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 15
- Trip code
- AMXC
- Cycle through the same landscapes that inspired some of Vincent van Gogh's greatest masterpieces
- Encounter rich Roman history and architecture in the historic towns of Arles and Orange
- Stop in at famous vineyards outside Avignon and savour iconic French wines
- Pass by fragrant fields en route to the spectacular three-tiered city of Pont du Gard
- Search for wild white horses outside Camargue as you cycle to the Mediterranean Sea
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
- This trip covers quite some distance, with cycling for up to 60 kilometres a day on varied terrain with a few hills. As well as obviously the ability to confidently ride a bike, in reality you only require a reasonable level of fitness to participate.
- On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
- There’s the possibility of a few hiccups along the way – a puncture here and there – but there’s no doubt this is an incredibly rewarding adventure.
- You'll be spending your nights in hotels all the way, ranging from comfortable to basic level, but they'll always be authentic and a great opportunity to interact with the locals and fellow travellers.
- The weather in this region can be varied depending on the season. Be prepared to get sweaty and for the occasional rainstorm, which may require a change of plans.
- If you feel like doing all the riding but with less effort we have the option of hiring an electric bike (e-bike) on this trip.
Itinerary
Inclusions
7 breakfasts
Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle
Hotel (7 nights)
- Orange Roman Theatre
- Pont du Gard Entrance
- Saint Remy - Van Gogh Asylum visit
- Arles Amphitheatre
- Castle Visit - Les Baux de Provence
- Avignon - Pont d'Avignon (Bridge of Avignon) - EUR5
- Avignon - Palais des Papes - EUR15
- Avignon - Museum of the Petit Palace - EUR6
- Avignon - Museum Calvet - EUR6
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Wine tasting - Free
- Orange Triumphal Roman Arch - Free
- Orange Art and History Museum - EUR6
- Uzes - Medieval Garden - EUR4
- Uzes - Cathedral - Free
- Saint Remy - Glanum Archaelogical Site - EUR8
- Saint Remy - St Paul de Mausole Monastery - EUR5
- Arles - Musee de Arles Antique - EUR8
- Arles - Reattu Museum - EUR8
- Arles - Vincent Van Gogh Foundation - EUR9
- Les Baux de Provence - Carriere des Lumieres - EUR12
- Les Baux de Provence - St Vincent Church - Free
- Saintes Maries de la Mer - Boat Tour 90 minutes - EUR12
- Saintes Maries de la Mer - Ornitology Park - Flamingos - EUR8
- Saintes Maries de la Mer - Cathedral Rooftop Climb - EUR2
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information.
2. Bicycle hire is included in your trip price. Please advise your height at time of booking so as we can organise a suitable sized bike.
3. An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an 'on request' basis only. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed bookiing. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
4. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please ensure you bring your own bike helmet from home.
5. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
6. We are unable to offer private transfers from/to Nice Airport. Please refer to the Joining/Finishing Point Instructions for further information about arriving/departing for this tour.
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