“Explore France by bike”
7 Day South Vallée du Rhône and The Foothills of Mont Ventoux Cycling Tour in France
Logis Hôtel l'Hermitage, 614 Gd Route de Carpentras, Pernes-les-Fontaines, Carpentras, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
France Cycling Tour
This six-night, seven-day cycling adventure starts and finishes in the charming town of Pernes les Fontaines. You will ride and explore in the southern Rhône Valley and around the foot of Mont Ventoux.
Key information
- Trip type: Self-guided
- Lodging: Point to Point
- Starts in: Pernes les Fontaines
- Ends in: Pernes Les Fontaines
- Total Distance: 127 - 162 Miles / 203 - 260 Kilometers
- Type of bike: Road bike (included)
- E-bike: Available to rent
Highlights
- 6 days of riding
- Cycling from southern Rhône Valley to the foot of Mont Ventoux
- Exploring incredible landscapes along the route
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Luggage transfer
Skill level
- Beginner
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
You will sleep one night at Logis Hôtel l'Hermitage in Pernes les Fontaines, two nights at Le Glacier - Orange in Orange, and three nights at La Garance in Bedoin.
Program
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Provence
Staying in a comfortable hotel in Pernes les Fontaines - a charming and animated village with its markets, cafés, and restaurants, you will join a briefing and ride & more will answer any questions you may have.
Day 2: Pernes les Fontaines - Orange
- Distance: approximately 47 kilometers / 30 miles
- Elevation: +350 meters / +1149 feet
Leaving Pernes les Fontaines, you will head northbound on a former railway line, now converted into a cycle path. Visit the city of Carpentras, with its historic streets, fabulous Friday market, and the oldest synagogue in Europe. Through endless vineyards, you will reach the village of Châteauneuf du Pape, world-renowned for its powerful and spicy red wines. A little further, you will reach Orange, a Roman city complete with an ancient theater and triumphal arch. You will then spend two nights in the heart of Orange.
Day 3: Loop from Orange via Rochegude
- Distance: 42 kilometers / 26 miles
- Elevation: 320 meters / 1050 feet
Leaving the Roman streets of Orange, you will head off the beaten track, to the heart of the Côtes du Rhône: the world’s second-largest vineyard. Then, you will cycle through the charming village of Sérignan du Comtat, with its cobbled streets, stone architecture, and scenic squares, and to the village of Rochegude, crowned by its 12th-century fortress. On small country roads, you climb into the forested hills of Uchaux. You then loop back to Orange for a second night.
Day 4: Orange - Bédoin
- Distance: 41 kilometers / 26 miles
- Elevation: 520 meters / 1707 feet
You will leave Orange and make your way back onto the cycle path, framed by a sea of vines. Cycling through the Dentelles de Montmirail range and the villages of Vacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise, two crus of the Côtes du Rhône Appellation. Finish your ride at the foot of Mont Ventoux, in the village of Bedoin, surrounded by cherry orchards and then you will spend three nights in Bedoin.
Days 5 and 6: Loop rides from Bédoin
- Distance: 35 - 75 kilometers / 22 - 47 miles
- Elevation: 380 - 2015 meters / 1247 - 6611 feet
You will embark on two full days of riding from Bedoin, exploring the mountain roads and foothills of Mont Ventoux, known around the world for cycling. On Mondays, the village streets of Bedoin are lined with colorful market stalls, while the countryside is carpeted with cherry orchards and Muscat grapes. You will ride the Gorges de la Nesque: a canyon road that hovers vertiginously above a cliff and winds its way through tunnels etched into the bedrock or challenge yourself with the ultimate ride - the ascent of Mont Ventoux - 21 kilometers of climbing from Mediterranean forest to lunar landscapes.
Day 7: Bédoin - Pernes les Fontaines
- Distance: 38 - 55 kilometers / 24 - 35 miles
- Elevation: 420 - 560 meters / 1378 - 1838 feet
You will leave Bedoin and head southbound, climbing into the remote Monts du Vaucluse range. Reaching the village of Vénasque, perched high above the cherry orchards, and listed among the most beautiful villages in France. Its church harbors a sixth-century baptismal pool, one of the oldest Christian relics in France. The village square, set around a stone fountain, is lined with cafés and shops. Cycling to the lost villages of Le Beaucet and La Roque sur Pernes before returning to Pernes les Fontaines.
About the tour
Discover the wine-making villages of the Côtes du Rhône, the hidden villages in the Dentelles de Montmirail, and the villages around the Giant of Provence: Mont Ventoux. You will cycle through vineyards, cherry orchards, and truffle oak plantations along the way. ride & more has created this journey of eight days in the saddle, starting with the prestigious wine Appellations of Châteauneuf du Pape, Vacqueyras, and Beaumes de Venise.
Once you have cycled through the limestone cliffs of the Dentelles de Montmirail, head towards the imposing silhouette of Mont Ventoux: a mythical climb for cyclists worldwide. The region is a paradise for cyclists: the foothills of Ventoux offer a multitude of cycling options - one more spectacular than the next - including the jaw-dropping scenery of the Nesque Gorge. As you cycle from one hotel to the next, they will transfer your belongings.
Bike rental
Bike rental includes bags, water bottles, locks, and energy bars. If you come with your personal bike, a deduction will be made from the price of the stay.
Location
The tour will take place in France.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast in your hotels for the duration of your stay included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Excursion to a wine estate
- Wine tasting
What's included
- Self-guided cycling tour
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Luggage transportation between hotels
- Welcome and end-of-stay briefing
- Concierge service for advice and reservations for restaurants or activities
- Bike rental
- Your cycling routes loaded onto a GPS application
- Assistance in case of problems 24/7
What's not included
- Airfare
- Other meals
- Activities during your stay
- Extra nights
- Private and group transfers on arrival and departure days
- Cycling guide and assistance vehicle
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport
65 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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