Tours of Provence 

Welcome to Provence! Here at Intura, we have created a wide selection of self-guided walking and cycling Provence tours that take in the stunning landscape, the hidden gems, the local culture and way of life of the sunny south of France. The hiking trails and cycling routes of our tours of Provence have been tried and tested by our team of track finders, experts of the destination. They have walked and peddled their way around the region and come up trumps in their efforts to create some of best self-guided trips.

Provence is located in the south-east of France, not far from the Mediterranean coast. Access is easy, you can travel by high-speed train from Paris to Avignon in just 3 hours and regular trains run from Aix en Provence and Marseille as well as flights into/from Marseille international airport. It is an agricultural region, famous for strawberries, melons, apricots, cherries, olives, lavender, and of course, wine.

 

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Winter walking in Provence
      • France - Provence
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 6 days
      • From January to March
      • From October to December
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Simple
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • Avignon: a medieval town with the Popes Palace
  • Walking through Van Gogh's landscapes in the  Alpilles mountains
  • The thousand year-old perched village of Les Baux de Provence
  • The Venice of provence :  canals & waterwheels of Isle sur la Sorgue
  • Gordes, the most famous hilltop villages of the Luberon
  • The great markets of Provence in Saint Remy & Isle 

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

Hiking in the famous Calanques of Cassis in Provence
      • France - Provence
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 5 days
      • From February to June
      • From September to December
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Simple
      • Comfort
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • The genuine & charming village of Cassis, by the Med sea
  • Spectacular and dramatic coastal walking in the Calanques
  • A free day in Marseille city 
  • Swimming opportunities during the walks
  • Local fish and seafood specialties



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      • 5 days
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Comfort
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • Staying in the famous perched village of Luberon : Gordes
  • The lavender fields in front of Sénanque Abbey
  • The ochre quarries of Rustrel
  • Strolling through the famous lavender fields of Provence
  • Authentic Provence countryside, off the beaten-track


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

Walking in Van Gogh's Provence: short and sweet
      • France - Provence
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 5 days
      • From March to June
      • From September to November
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Simple
      • Comfort
      • Charming
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • Retracing the life and brush strokes of Van Gogh
  • The perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
  • The Roman city of Arles
  • Awe-inspiring vistas atop the Alpilles mountains
  • The vineyards and olive groves blanketing the plains
  • The cafés and restaurants of Saint Rémy de Provence & Maussane



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



Walking through Van Gogh's Provence
      • France - Provence
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 7 days
      • From March to June
      • From September to November
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Simple
      • Confort
      • Charming
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • Awe-inspiring vistas atop the Alpilles mountains
  • Retracing the life and brush strokes of Van Gogh
  • The perched medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
  • The quaint little village of Maussane, in the heart of the olive groves
  • The vineyards and olive groves blanketing the plains
  • The cafés and restaurants of Saint Rémy de Provence
  • The Roman city of Arles



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

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Where to go on your walking holiday in Provence?

The Alpilles

Vincent van Gogh was one of the most famous inhabitants, having spent the last few years of his life in the artsy town of St Rémy de Provence. You can enjoy a walking holiday in Provence retracing the brush strokes of Van Gogh and hike through the Alpilles mountains, taking in the scenery that inspired some of his greatest work. Enjoy days spent surrounded by olive groves and pine forests and visit the beautiful roman city of Arles with its impressive amphitheatre.

 

The Lubéron

Explore the Lubéron on a trip through some of the prettiest village in France: Gordes, Lacoste & Isle sur la Sorgue. Our tours of Provence in the Lubéron boast scenic hiking trails past lavender fields, old stone shepherd huts and lone farmhouses, shaded village squares for enjoying a refreshing drink or a delicious lunch and trips to the local markets. 

 

The Dentelles mountain range

If you love good wine, then this is the walking holiday in Provence for you! Walking from one wine making village to the next with plenty of time for wine tasting along the way! The chiseled peaks of the Dentelles Mountain range and the majestic Mont Ventoux paint the backdrop to your hikes. Treat yourself to a wine tour with a local expert and learn all about the infamous Côte du Rhône wines. We offer private and non-private tours in small group that complement the theme of the trip splendidly.

 

The highlights of our tours of Provence

Landscapes of Provence

Our tours of Provence by bike lead you off the beaten track, along small country lanes and through cherry orchards and olive groves, taking in miles and miles of picture postcard Provencal landscapes: old stone farmhouses, cypress trees, rows of lavender and sunflowers, and vineyards as far as the eye can see.

 

The Camargue

Travel down to the very south of Provence and explore the Camargue by bike. Salt flats, marshes, flamingoes, wild bulls and horses and vast expanses of land and beaches that stretch for miles. Old traditions have very much been kept alive in the Camargue and it doesn’t get much more authentic than that!

 

The Mont Ventoux

Enjoy Provence bike trips around the infamous Mont Ventoux, a renowned stage of the Tour de France. Pretty wine-making villages lay at the foot of the ‘Giant of Provence’ and if you have the level of fitness required and the will to succeed, then why not dedicate an entire day to tackle the Mont Ventoux, cycling up alongside forests of pine trees to reach the lunar landscape summit at 1 912m.  

And of course, on all of our tours of Provence, whether on foot or in the saddle, we guarantee a culinary exploration of some delicious local cuisine, including tapenade, bull stew & ratatouille. You are bound to come across local markets, so take the time to meander and admire the stalls overflowing with fruit, vegetables, textiles and ceramics.

 

Why book tours of Provence with Intura

We create all of our Provence bike trips and our walking holidays in Provence. We have handwritten the route notes in our roadbooks and traced the GPX files to ensure that your experience with us is as easy as possible. Our tours are operated in English, meaning that all documents that you receive from us are in English. We provide an emergency contact number throughout your trip, and if you need to reach out to us, we speak English. 

Browse our website, view the tours, and once you have made your choice, we take care of the rest. We handle all the bookings (hotel, transfers, restaurants, activities). We have handpicked our partners and enjoy professional relationships with many that span almost 2 decades.

Our self-guided tours of Provence mean that you have the freedom to enjoy your holiday at your own pace. Whether traveling alone, as a couple or as a small group, we provide you with everything you need to get you from A to B, it is then up to you to plan the day as you see fit.

We can also customise any one of our tours of Provence. Get in touch and tell us exactly what you would like, how long you wish to walk or cycle for, the level of accommodation that you require, and we will provide a tailor-made tour and price, just for you.