Vineyards of Vaucluse Cycling

9 Days from

CAD 3,495

Incl. taxes Excl. flights

Cycling

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays

Activity :

Cycling

Activity Levels :

2 out of 7 - Leisurely / Moderate

Ages :

18+

Trip Code :

C08PV

For wine-lovers, this 8-night tour circles the famous Cotes de Rhone vineyards, and includes 2 nights in Vaison la Romaine - France's most extensive Roman site with 6000-seat theatre, baths, houses and streets.

In the heart of Provence, the Vaucluse is steeped in history. Originally Celtic, it was conquered by the Romans and is now rich in well-preserved Roman remains, especially at Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine where the large site is comparable to Pompeii. The skyline is dominated by the majestic silhouette of the Dentelles de Montmirail and dramatic Mont Ventoux.

On this eight night cycling holiday you get the best of both worlds: breathtaking scenery all around combined with easy pedalling on plains and gentle foothills dotted with lavender, orchards and the famous Cotes du Rhone vineyards. The towns and villages you pass through are particularly picturesque with their old quarters, weekly markets and chateaux.

We've arranged especially good evening meals with opportunities to sample both gourmet and local delicacies.

Highlights

Easy interest-packed cycling on Provencal plains and foothills
Famous Cotes du Rhone vineyards: Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras
Extensive Roman remains at Vaison-la- Romaine and UNESCO Orange
Colourful Provencal markets; numerous wine festivals; some of the prettiest villages in France
Friendly, family-run hotels, most with private pools; good local cuisine

Key Information

8 Nights, hotel-to-hotel
4 days cycling
E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)

Countries visited: France

What's Included

All continental breakfasts and 6 evening meals
GPS route directions
RideWithGPS navigation app
High Quality Bikes
Luggage transfers between hotels

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single supplements (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Visas and vaccinations
Arrival & departure transfers when making a land only booking (available for a supplement)

4 Days of Cycling

Terrain:

The cycling is mostly on plains or gentle foothills and we have used the quietest possible lanes to link the towns and villages. There are only occasional (unavoidable) short stretches on major roads. One or two parts of the countryside are fairly hilly, so take your time on the steeper climbs and admire the wonderful long-distance views.

Day 2

34 km / 21.1 miles

Day 4

32 km / 19.9 miles

Day 6

17 km / 10.6 miles

Day 8

30 km / 18.6 miles

Responsible Travel

At Exodus we believe in the power of Responsible Travel.

Every time we travel, we are part of a global movement that creates jobs, builds more sustainable societies, encourages cultural understanding and safeguards common natural and cultural heritage. To learn more about what Responsible Travel means to Exodus click here…

Itinerary

Your 3-Star hotel is just north of the village of Pernes-les-Fontaines. Plenty of time to relax and explore the hotel grounds before dinner. (Staying at Hotel l'Hermitage)

Meals Included: Dinner

Leave Pernes-les- Fontaines this morning and head to the popular village of Saint-Didier, where you can opt to make the climb up the hill to the mediaeval settlement of Venasque (one of the prettiest villages in France) with its three Saracen towers. You'll then follow lanes and tracks up past Malemort-du-Comtat and then dropping down into the mediaeval village of Mazan with its church wall that is made up of more than 60 Roman sarcophagi. Continue on through the vines with a back drop of Mont Ventoux as you climb steadily towards Bedoin. (Staying at Hotel Les Pins)