A biking adventure through the beautifully diverse landscapes of Provence, from the cypress and farmhouse dotted plains of Saint Remy, to the Luberon region that inspired Peter Mayle’s "A Year in Provence". An endless discovery of medieval villages set atop their rocky perches, offering quaint cafés and a labyrinth of winding and cobbled streets. Explore the city of Avignon and the Pope's Palace, pedal through the Alpilles landscapes that inspired the brush stroke of Vincent van Gogh, and enjoy the famed villages of the Luberon. This guided trip ensures never-ending scenes of majestic beauty and a picture-postcard image with each turn.
Your trip begins in the heart of Avignon. A medieval town on the banks of the mighty Rhône River, Avignon hides many treasures: the Pope’s palace, the 12th century bridge, the 14th century ramparts still intact, and many museums and churches. Meander through a labyrinth of cobbled streets and discover cafés in open squares, shaded by plane trees. You meet your guide at the end of the day and enjoy dinner together.
Meals included : dinner
Night : Avignon
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You start your biking itinerary through a mosaic of orchards and cypress trees, and cycle into the quaint village of Barbentane before climbing up on the “Montagnette” – literally “little mountain” – with wide-sweeping views of the plains, and scent of roasting pine needles and aromatic herbs. At the back of the Montagnette lies the monastery of St. Michel de Frigolet. You continue through the charming villages of Graveson and Maillane before reaching Saint Rémy de Provence, a charming artists' town.
Your cycling trip continues as you head into the plains to the east, towards the lost village of Eygalières, surrounded by vast olive groves. Through farmlands and endless orchards, you cross the Durance river. On the opposite bank, you reach Cavaillon bursting with locally grown fruits and vegetables. You continue onwards to Isle sur la Sorgue, a 
The vistas are jaw dropping on today’s ride, so you better get an early start! In landscapes dotted with dry-stone huts and ancient stone walls, you reach two of the most spectacular villages of Provence. First is Gordes, its majestic grey stone homes rising vertiginously over the Calavon valley, and crowned by its renaissance castle. Then Roussillon, its colourful homes painted in every hue of yellow-orange-red, with the natural pigments taken from the ochre quarry set just beside the village. Ride back to Isle on a cycle-only path created on a former railway line. 
This ride takes you through the Pays des Sorgues, its back roads lined with cypresses and old farmhouses. You reach Pernes-les-Fontaines, with its 40 fountains, its Romanesque church, its mansions. You then explore the peaceful landscapes and the perched villages of the Monts de Vaucluse, northern Luberon. Venasque, a medieval town, is labelled as one of “the most beautiful villages of France”. You continue on toward lost hamlets on tiny country roads through cherry orchards and Muscat vineyards, all the way down to Isle through pine forests and quaint valleys. You part with your guide at the end of the day. End of your guided cycling tour.
After breakfast, take advantage one last time of the morning ambiance in Isle sur Sorgue. Don't miss the famous market & the antiques! End of your trip in Isle sur la Sorgue.
