Hilltop Villages of Provence Cycling

5 Days Excluding Flights From

5 Days from

USD 1805

Cycling

Activity Level

Easy & Moderate

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays

Activity :

Cycling

Ages :

18+

Trip Code :

C04PL

Provence is a place whose natural light and landscapes have served as inspiration to such iconic figures as Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso and Dumas (not to mention Peter Mayle!).

This 4 night short break holiday has been designed to give you a taste of the famous hilltop villages which dot its breath-taking, lavender-scented Luberon region.

On this four night holiday you’ll discover the beauty of Provence – a region where refinement and tradition blend beautifully, and whose natural light and landscapes have served as inspiration to the likes of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso and Dumas, not to mention Peter Mayle! You’ll look out over a patchwork blanket of fields, olive groves, vineyards and, in the south east, apple orchards which cover the floor between the mountains on either side. While the vineyards here may not be as well-known as those of the Rhone, Burgundy and Bordeaux, some superb wines are produced here – so be sure to stop off for a tasting or two.

Highlights

A lavender-scented patchwork of sun drenched vineyards, olive groves and apple orchards
Mediaeval perched villages: Gordes and Bonnieux, with spectacular views across the Luberon
Quiet country lanes and cycle paths; beautiful Provencal countryside and sleepy hamlets
Great lunch options; chateaux and wine estates all too happy to provide tastings
A variety of hotels, each with a swimming pool
Based on our popular 6-night trip - Hilltop Villages of Provence Cycling

Key Information

4 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation
E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)
Management by your Headwater local appointed agent

Countries visited: France

What's Included

All continental breakfasts and 2 evening meals
GPS route directions and maps
RideWithGPS navigation app
High Quality Bikes
Luggage transfers between hotels

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single supplement (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)

Flights from Heathrow to Marseille with British Airways, including onward rail and station transfers
Other flights, including regional departures, Business/club/first class fares on request and First class rail
Room upgrades and extra nights at selected hotels
City break add-ons in Marseille and Nice

3 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

50 km / 31.1 miles

Day 3

45 km / 28 miles

Day 4

33 km / 20.5 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony though practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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C04PL - Hilltop Villages of Provence Cycling

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Hilltop Villages of Provence Cycling

Provence is a place whose natural light and landscapes have served as inspiration to such iconic figures as Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso and Dumas (not to mention Peter Mayle!).

3 Days of Cycling

Sustainability and Impact

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Itinerary

Pernes-Les-Fontaines Pernes-Les-Fontaines London London

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