Itinerary
- Day 1
Avignon to Gordes
You'll meet everyone in Avignon and get a transfer heading to Gordes. Once you're at the hotel and your bike is set up, the rest of the day is yours to walk around this charming Provence village and get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Gordes village
Landmarks Gordes - Day 2
Luberon Villages and Lacoste
Today you're cycling through the Luberon area, stopping in villages like Oppède-le-Vieux, Ménèbes where author Peter Mayle lived, and Bonnieux. The route also takes you to the Castle of Lacoste, which the Marquis de Sade once owned, so there's plenty of history mixed in with the riding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle through Luberon villages (Oppède-le-Vieux, Ménerbes, Bonnieux)
- Visit Castle of Lacoste
Landmarks Oppède-le-Vieux Ménerbes Bonnieux Castle of Lacoste - Day 3
Gordes to Roussillon
This is a moderate cycling day through ochre-colored hills heading to Roussillon, where ochre pigment was actually invented. The landscape in the Apt Valley region is colorful and the route shows off the area's distinctive terrain and geology.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Roussillon through ochre hills
Landmarks Roussillon - Day 4
Multiple Route Options
You've got three different route options to pick from depending on what appeals to you. There's a challenging hilly route to Mont Ventoux that passes Senanque Abbey and Venasque. Another option is a scenic ride to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue with Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, which is really nice on Sundays when the market and antique fair are running. Or you can take a forest route through Col de Murs Pass and stop at Senanque Abbey. Pick whichever matches your energy level and interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Option 1: Challenging ride to Mont Ventoux via Senanque Abbey and Venasque, continuing to Carpentras
- Option 2: Ride to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue with visit to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse; Sunday market and antique fair
- Option 3: Mountain road through Col de Murs Pass with stop at Senanque Abbey
Landmarks Mont Ventoux Senanque Abbey Venasque Carpentras Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Col de Murs - Day 5
Gordes to Avignon
Your final morning in Gordes before heading out. A transfer gets you to Avignon at 09:30 am, where you can catch a train to Paris or book more time if you want to stay longer. Make sure to allow about 1 hour of travel time before your train leaves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Gordes in the morning
- Add extra nights in Avignon
