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Classic Provence-Avignon to Arles and back - 7 nights Bike Tour
7 Nights / 8 Days
Dates 2010
This tour can start any day except Sundays.
Price 2010
2 Star Hotel Version: 939 euros.
3 Star Hotel Version: 1108 euros.
Deluxe 4 Star Hotel Version: 1720 euros.
Rates are per person, double occupancy. Solo supplement: from 530 euros 2 star. Single supplement when 2 or more: 258 euros. Triple rates from 795 euros/person in 2 star. Please inquire for rates on a 6 night version or other rates not listed.
(convert)Hotels displayed left are 3 star version tour.
This tour can be shortened to 6 nights.
Bike Rentals
105 euros (click to view) Scott Sportster P3 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included. Carbon road bikes available also see Cycling Classics for specs under Rental Bikes. LaPierre tandems also available for rent on this tour for 205 euros. See link.
Scott Sportster P3 hyrid rentals - the best rental bike available in the region for 2010!
GPS is included - 1 for 2 persons.
Level
Level 2,moderate. Average riding 45 km/day, and is mostly flat and rolling with some small short climbs occasionally.
The trip includes
7 nights lodging: in 2+, 3, and 4 star hotels (some with swimming pool), all buffet breakfasts, 2 dinners (location varies with hotel option), orientation and bike delivery, baggage transfer daily, detailed road book with maps and guide book with tourist information, 1 GPS unit for 2 persons, local support available throughout the tour for emergency support; extensive pre-travel documentation and travel planning services. We also can book Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more.
UPGRADES: The deluxe version includes the best rooms at the best hotels available in the locale indicated.
Additional Night in Avignon: 110-180 euros for double room depending on 2 or 4 star, with breakfast included.
Details
Arrival city is Avignon, which accessible via train from Paris or Paris CDG airport. 3 hours. Taxi from rail station to hotel is approx. 15 euros.
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Misc Info
We now INCLUDE GPS navigation!
Triple rooms are available as double plus single, but quads are not available.
Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over.
Carbon road bikes available in 2010, as well as children trailers.
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Classic Provence - 7 Nights
Itinerary | Virtual Tour | Tour Map|
This Provence bike tour starts in Villeneuve-les-Avignon and visits the culturally rich countryside as far as the Mediterranean and back to Avignon - "Cite des Papes" ("City of the Popes"). This tour will find you traveling on small roads away from traffic. In Avignon and Arles you will find small streets and a maze of shops in the old town. This is also where many summer festivals take place. The tour has a number of wonderful attractions rooted in the region's Roman origins and Provencal culture, up through the Papal dominance in the Middle Ages. It is easily accessible by train from throughout France, and as well by air. This is one of our most sucessful tours as it combines the best of all that Provence has to offer and the riding is moderate and available to most riders. |
 "Just a note to tell you that the tour was a success. The bicycles were terrific. The instructions for the self-guided tour were excellent, no fail. Accommodations were very good. It was a great trip." - F. Brazil, Provence |
Itinerary
Click on a day to see that days itinerary.
DAY 1
Day 1 is arrival day and meeting day, which also gives the opportunity to explore Villeneuve les Avignon, an historical village 3km from Avignon. An English speaking team member will welcome you at the hotel at 4:30 pm for orientation and bike delivery. Dinner out in a very charming local restaurant tonight. Optional orientation at 8:30 am next morning. (D) Hotel Atelier
Hotel de l'Atelier
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Villeneuve Les Avignon
This charming XVIth Century residence offers 23 rooms, all different. A stone stairway, bathed in li...
Day 2 the route will move out of Villeneuve-les-Avignon through the Gard forests and vineyards and to visit the famous roman aqueduct Pont du Gard which dominates the river at over 165 feet high. Swimming is possible in the river, as well as at the hotel that night. You will cycle on to Uzes, a beautiful Provencal village with plane tree lined streets. 52 km route. Dinner open. Night in Uzes. (B)
Hotel du General d'Entraigues
3
Uzes
In town, situated in front of the Eveche, the cathedral and the "windowed" bell-tower, the Hotel d...
Day 3 a loop tour from Uzes and back to your same hotel 42.5 km. You leave in the direction of the north of Uzes into a green area of scenic roads and light traffic. You will ride through small charming villages such as Vallabrix, Saint Quentin la Poterie. This is like "potters tour" with the chance to visit ceramic shops and a museum. Return to your hotel for swim in the pool, and dinner out on your own. Note, if you are flexible, making this day a Saturday will let you experience the Uzes market day and let you see a fantastic Provencale market. (B)
Hotel du General d'Entraigues
3
Uzes
In town, situated in front of the Eveche, the cathedral and the "windowed" bell-tower, the Hotel d...
Day 4 Travel to the town of Arles, passing through mostly flat countryside except in the gorges around the Gardon River. You first ride to Collias at the confluence of the Gardon and Alson rivers. From there to Ledenon, famous for wine production, and then Meynes and its old fortified village. At Tarascon you can visit the Chateau and Souleiado Museum before going on to Arles. In Arles there is the extraordinarily well-preserved Roman arena, antique theater, and many museums, among which is one devoted to Vincent van Gogh. Night in Arles. 60 km ride is mostly flat but starts out rolling. (B)
Hotel Le Calendal
3
Arles
The hotel in Arles ideally located between the Antic Theater and Amphitheater, in historical center....
Day 5 you may want to spend some time in the morning visiting Arles before moving on to St Remy. The ride is not too long today, so in function of weather you can leave at your desire. You will pass the Abbey of Montmajour and up to Baux de Provence. Take some time to visit this site. After you will descend to St Remy where you can visit the town and see where Van Gogh made over 150 paintings. Dinner included and night in St Remy. 27 km ride with hills at Les Baux. (see video for Baux de Provence.) (B,D)
LES ATELIERS DE L'IMAGE
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Saint Remy de Provence
DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: A 4-star viewed through a different lens. In the center of Saint Remy ...
Day 6 is a loop tour day which gives you a chance to take a day off if you desire. The ride starts out flat and goes to the north before turning to Eygalieres and the Alpilles where it becomes hilly. You will pass through vineyards and olive groves with the chance to visit and taste. Overall this is a hilly ride but can be modified to be shorter cutting out hills. 44 km. Dinner on your own. (B)
LES ATELIERS DE L'IMAGE
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Saint Remy de Provence
DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: A 4-star viewed through a different lens. In the center of Saint Remy ...
Day 7 on to Avignon via Graveson and Barbentane where you can have lunch and visit the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet from the 10th century. Arriving in the afternoon, you can visit Avignon. Dinner on your own; stay in a deluxe 4 star hotel in the center of Old Avignon. 39 km ride. (B) In Avignon old city tonight you are walking distance to the Palais des Papes, Place Horloge, and Pont dAvignon.
Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis
4
Avignon
Situated in a historical building dating back to the XVIth century, Hotel Cloître Saint Louis Avigno...
Day 8 is departure day. You can take your time with breakfast and visitation of Avignon in the morning, before departing. Additional nights can be arranged. (B)
Virtual Tour
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Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Moulin Rouge
shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.
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