Provence day trip: Cycling in the wine country of the Mont Ventoux - Moderate
    • France - Provence
    • 1 day
    • Cycling
    • Guided
    • Monday to Sunday
    • English, French
      • Trip code : A1962

About the Provence day trip: Cycling in the wine country of the Mont Ventoux - Moderate

About the cycling guided day trip in the Ventoux region

  • Group rate for 4 persons ( contact us if less or more)
  • Ebike included  ( Contact us if you wish a Hybrid bike )

Today you are cycling on the wine roads of Provence, at the foot of the Mont Ventoux, the giant of Provence. 
A beautiful loop ride through wine country, exploring villages hidden in the countryside like Lafare and Suzette. You pass by the charming wine village of Beaumes de Venise, famous for its sweet "Muscat" wine. You return via the easy climb of the Madeleine pass, with wide-sweeping views of the Rhône valley before descending back  to Bedoin.

  • Loop Ride - Bedoin > Beaumes de Venise > Col de Suzette > Bedoin 
    40km / 24.8 miles - Ascent: +680 m / Descent: -680 m
  • You meet your guide in Bedoin and start your cycling in Provence  
  • Depending on our pace, you will be back in Bedoin and finished by 4 to 5 pm

Highlights of the day trip

  • Cycling on the wines roads at the foot of the iconic  Mont Ventoux !
  • The charming wine villages of Beaumes de Venise
  • 1 restaurant lunch included
  • Cycling on small country roads in a wild genuine part of Provence 
  • Incredible panoramas on the ciseled cliff of the Dentelles de Montmirail 
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Day trip info

  • This is a FIXED rate, from 1 to 4 participants maximum with 1 private guide
  • We confirm the private tour within 7 working days (subject to availability)
  • From Monday to Saturday 

The ride

  • The total ride is 40km,  and is geared towards fit riders who are able to tackle multiple sustained climbs (there's very little flat in this itinerary). Though none of the climbs are terribly steep, all of the hilltop villages along the way require a 1 to 5km climb (they don't call them hilltop village for nothing!)

The program of the day 

  • Start of the day: 9AM in Bedoin
  • Loop Ride - Bedoin > Beaumes de Venise > Col de Suzette > Bedoin 
    40km / 24.8 miles - Ascent: +680 m / Descent: -680 m
  • End of the day : around 4 to 5 PM in Bedoin

INCLUDED

  • 1 English and French-speaking cycling guide during the day tour
  • 1 Ebike rental - helmet included
  • 1 lunch picnic or restaurant
  • 1 olive oil tasting (on opening days ) 

NOT INCLUDED

  • Your transfer to the start / end of the ride 
  • Drinks
  • Insurance
  • Entrance fees - Items of personal nature

DO NOT FORGET TO BRING -  You will need:

  • Comfortable gym clothes are sufficient or you can choose to wear bicycle-specific clothing (bib-shorts and a cycling jersey) 
  • Wind/Rain jacket in case of wind, bad weather that can be store in your backpack (recommended)
  • a collapsible backpack to store your items
  • gloves and a warm hat (beanie) for the summit; it can get cold up on Ventoux and on the descent!  
  • Running shoes for the flat pedals
  • Sun hat, sun protection (hat, sun cream)
  • Bottle of water

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    Provence day trip: Cycling in the wine country of the Mont Ventoux - Moderate
        • France - Provence
        • Group rates
      • 1 day
    Total 1120€
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