Enjoy a self-guided cycling tour in Provence
Provence conjures up images of sunshine, blue skies, lavender fields, olive groves and sunflowers. From the Alpilles to the Lubéron, the Côtes du Rhône and the infamous Mont Ventoux, there is a cycling itinerary to suit everyone, from the casual Sunday cyclists to the bike enthusiasts.
Cycling in Provence is to peddle along small country roads, past vineyards, orchards and olive groves, exploring quaint and charming villages, with the song of cicadas accompanying you along the way. With over 350 days of sunshine a year, Provence is renowned for its gentle way of life, delicious cuisine, medieval villages, diverse landscapes and rich heritage and terroir.
The ideal season for your Provence cycling stay is from March to June and September to November. With easy access to Avignon by train from either Montpellier or Marseille airport, getting to Provence could not be simpler!
Cycling in Provence: the Alpilles
The Alpilles is known for its olive trees and olive oil, and as inspiration for the works of Van Gogh. It offers easy and accessible cycling paths for all the family to enjoy. Beautiful cycle paths between Avignon, Saint Rémy de Provence and Arles, you follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps at the foot of the chiselled mineral crests of the Alpilles mountain range. You cycle along small and quiet country roads, past vineyards and cypress trees with the aroma of wild thyme and rosemary filling the air. You can explore roman chapels and picturesque villages bathed in the Provencal sunlight such as Les Baux de Provence, Maussane and Saint Rémy.
Self-guided cycling in France : through the Lubéron
Come and discover the Lubéron with some of the most beautiful monuments as witnesses to the history of Provence: the Senanque Abbey, the fortress in Buoux, the castle in Bonnieux and the typical perched villages such as Gordes, Lacoste, Roussillon and Bonnieux. With the song of the cicadas in the background and the cliffs, scrubland, pine forests, lavender fields, vineyards and orchards as a backdrop, you are cycling through the picture postcard Provence!
Cycling through the wine region of Provence: in the heart of the Côte du Rhône valley
As the second most important wine region in France, the Rhône valley boasts a landscape blanketed with vineyards, with picturesque villages dotted about here and there. And what better way to discover this part of Provence that in the saddle? Following quiet lanes and country roads you peddle through some of the most renowned vineyards in France : Beaumes de Venise, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Chateauneuf du Pape, at the foot of the beautiful Dentelles de Montmirail and with the impressive Mont Ventoux as a backdrop.
