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Walking & Cycling in Van Gogh's Provence
    • France - Provence
    • 6 days
    • Multi-activity
    • Self-guided
      • From March to June
      • From September to November
    • 2 - 10 travellers
      • Simple
      • Comfort
      • Charming
      • Superior
      • Trip code : A1502
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About the Walking & Cycling in Van Gogh's Provence trip

About the trip in Provence

Your Provence walking holiday: This tour combines a CYCLING & WALKING trip. You explore the Van Gogh's Alpilles mountains, passing through scenery painted by Van Gogh as well as beautiful hilltop villages. 

During this Provence walking and cycling trip, you will follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps from St remy into the Alpilles landscapes of olive groves to the spectacular perched village of Les Baux, through plains dotted with cypress and old stone farmhouses . You will enjoy the charming artist village of St Remy, and ends in the  beautiful roman city of Arles.

Highlights of the trip

  • Walking & Cycling through Van Gogh landscapes
  • The vast olive groves of the perched medieval village of Les Baux
  • The traditional markets of St Remy de Provence,  and Arles
  • A paradise of rolling hills and small back roads 


    Go Private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

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Walking & Cycling in Van Gogh's Provence : Day By Day

Day 1 - St Remy de Provence

walking and cycling holiday in france in Avigon pope s palace

  • Arrival on your own in St Remy de Provence. Explore the artsy Saint-Rémy de Provence and its environs, the museum of Van Gogh’s paintbrush. Head into the sunlit hills to discover the remains of the Roman town of Glanum. 
  • Night in St Remy de Provence

  • We recommend : 
    . Have an extra night in Avignon and take the time to discover this beautiful medieval town, with the famous Pope's palace !

  • Access
    Regular train lines from Paris and Marseille city/airport > Avignon on the SNCF train website. Access information here

Day 2 - Cycling at the foot of the Alpilles

cycling provence self guided france

  • Cycling day  - Saint Rémy > Eygalières > Saint Remy 
    29km / 18 miles - Ascent: +50 m / Descent: -50 m
  • Your cycling trip starts by following the base of the Alpilles mountains to the east, first on small roads and then on a track leading into the vines. You reach the picture-perfect Provençal village of Eygalières, off the beaten tourist path, whose main square offers a few restaurants and cafés for a midday break. Heading northbound on tiny roads you reach the sleepy village of Mollégès before returning to St. Rémy through the heart of the countryside.
  • Night in Saint Rémy de Provence
  • MEALS included: Breakfast

  • Great market on Wednesday & Saturday morning in St Remy de Provence
  • Market on Friday morning in Eygalières

Day 3 - Towards the perched Chateau of les Baux de Provence

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  • Cycling day - St Rémy > Les Baux > Saint Remy
    42km / 27 miles - Ascent: +400 m / Descent: -400 m
  • It is no wonder why Van Gogh chose Saint Rémy as a second home, a town bathed in light and colour. Leaving St Remy, you can visit Saint Paul de Mausole, the former monastery where Van Gogh spent the last year of his life, and did some of his best work. Just beside the monastery is Glanum, a Roman archaeological site, its massive limestone ruins a testament to over 2000 years of history. Biking along the winding streets of the the Alpilles mountains, in landscapes of pine trees and wildflowers, you reach Les Baux de Provence, a town perched vertiginously atop a rocky crag, crowned by the ruins of its feudal castle. Les Baux is listed among the most beautiful villages in France. Ride back to St Remy.
  • Night in St. Rémy
  • MEALS included: Breakfast

  • Big market on Wednesday & Saturday mornings in St Remy de Provence

Day 4 - St Remy and the crests of the Alpilles mountains

hiking on van gogh walk

  • Walking day - Saint-Rémy > St Paul de Mausole > Alpilles Crest > Saint Rémy
    3 hours - 10km / 6,2 miles - Ascent: +300 m / Descent: -300 m
    Longer walk option : 6 hours  - 18km/11.2 miles - +550m/-550m)
  • You start your first walk from the picturesque Saint Rémy into the Alpilles hills, then along the fabulously panoramic ridge-line. Along the way, take the time to visit the Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery, where Van Gogh spent over a year, creating over 150 paintings and some of his best work.
  • Night in Saint Rémy
  • MEALS included: Breakfast

  • Market on Wednesdays & Saturday morning in St Remy

Day 5 - On the way to the Luberon villages and lavender fields

luberon wine and provence vineyards of France

  • Morning transfer to Arles.
    Enjoy a free day in the beautiful city of Arles, the "Rome" of Provence with its lively streets  and remarkable wealth of Roman monuments, including its majestic coliseum. This small city emits a warm and authentic charm. 
  • Night in Arles
  • MEALS included: Breakfast

  • Market on Wednesday & Saturday morning in Arles

Day 6 - Bye Bye Provence

  • End of the trip after breakfast

  • Return
    . regular train from Arles to Avignon, and to Marseille city

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    • A paradise of rolling hills and small back roads 


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    Trip details
    Walking & Cycling in Van Gogh's Provence
        • France - Provence
        • 2 adults (2x600€)
        • 0 children (0x600€)
      • 6 days
      • Simple
    Total 1200€
    Deposit 420€
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