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Bike Tour, Provence, France (guided groups)

8 days
Start and end in Villeneuve-les-Avignon
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, French
Group Size 4 - 12
Age range 12 to 75
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Highlights

  • Cycle through the scenic Alpilles region
  • Explore the ancient Roman town of Glanum
  • Visit the iconic Abbey de Senanque
  • Taste wines from Provence's top appellations
  • Tour the historic Papal Palace in Avignon

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Avignon - City of the Popes
  2. Day 2 Cycling to St Rémy de Provence
  3. Day 3 Our first little climb, in The Alpilles
  4. Day 4 The Lubéron National Park, and the Abbaye de Sénanque
  5. Day 5 A Day Cycling Through Vineyards
  6. Day 6 The Spectacular Roman Theatre In Orange
  7. Day 7 Chateauneuf du Pape, and Back to Avignon
  8. Day 8 Departure from Avignon
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Number of tours

4

Age Range

12 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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  • EM
    · September 27th, 2024
    Overall great trip. Guide was excellent
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • K
    · September 12th, 2019
    Chain Gang Bike Guided Tour of Provence - My...
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • DS
    · September 9th, 2019
    I had such a great time on this tour. Bernard...
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    The Chain Gang Cycle Tours commented on this review
    What's not to like about Daniele (and Adam)? They made everything about the tour a little bit better. Thanks for your kind words, Danielle. I'd give you a 5***** review too, thank you.
    Trip date: August 2019
  • AG
    · February 5th, 2018
    My wife and I have been on four Chain Gang...
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    Trip date: July 2014
  • SH
    · February 3rd, 2018
    The Chain Gang trips are top notch and huge...
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    Trip date: August 2015
  • RM
    · February 2nd, 2018
    I have taken three tours with Chain Gang -...
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    Trip date: June 2015
  • RP
    · July 19th, 2017
    I've been doing cycling trips with The Chain...
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    Trip date: June 2017

Dates & Availability

8 days
Bike Tour, Provence, France (guided groups)
From Villeneuve-les-Avignon to Villeneuve-les-Avignon

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    Louis

    Asked on April 7th, 2025

    I see that you use Trek FX 3 Hybrids bikes. The average daily distance is 30 miles. I'm wondering what the average elevation gain is per day and also what size rear cassette do the bikes have. These answers will help me determine whether or not I rent an ebike.

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    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      The answer to your question is 34 teeth. The lowest gear is 26 x 34. Our Provence tour has a couple of days of 'proper hills', especially when we get into the Lubéron National Park. With low gearing, we have all day, and our guide cycles with the group.

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      Louis

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      I'm looking at your Tuscany tour. The Tuscany is much more challenging. I'll be 77 at the time of the tour but I did cycle the islands of Croatia last year where I did over 100 ft of elevation per mile. Any words of advice?

    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      I measure the difficulty of our tours by whether you exercise regularly. If a 30 mile bike ride, or a 3 mile run, or 1Km swim all sound unscary, then relax. If that sounds scary, choose an e-bike. If you're in good shape, relax. More people on our Italian tours choose e-bikes. In Provence, there's only a couple of days of real hills, and we can just walk any really tough sections.

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    Mer

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    What is the maximum group size for the tour?

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    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      The tour typically limits the group size to around 12 to 15 participants for an enjoyable experience.

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    Apauline

    Asked on March 13th, 2025

    What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

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    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      For cancellation details, please refer to the policy shared by TourRadar during the booking process.

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    Ildi

    Asked on March 4th, 2025

    What is the average distance we will be riding each day?

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    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      The average distance we ride daily is about 30 miles, which is roughly 48 kilometers.

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    Mathieu

    Asked on March 1st, 2025

    Is there a support vehicle available during the rides?

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    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, there will be a support vehicle throughout the tour to assist if needed.

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    Alexander

    Asked on December 17th, 2024

    Will meals be provided during the tour?

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    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Breakfast is included, while lunch and dinner will depend on the itinerary.

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    David

    Asked on October 23rd, 2024

    How do I confirm my booking for the tour?

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    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten October 2024

      You can confirm your booking through the email confirmation link sent by TourRadar.

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    Martin

    Asked on October 21st, 2024

    What is the process for making payments?

    Payments
    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten October 2024

      Payments are processed through TourRadar, and they will provide you with the necessary details.

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    Nienke

    Asked on September 27th, 2024

    What type of bikes will be used on the tour?

    Transport
    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten September 2024

      We use Trek FX 3 Hybrids, which are lightweight and suitable for various terrains.

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    Debbie

    Asked on August 15th, 2024

    Would you have 1 ebike available to rent?

    Transport
    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      Yes we could make an e-bike available. We charge a supplement of £150 for using an e-bike. There's just one rule - when we cycle up the Col des Trios Thermes, in the Lubéron, you're not allowed to laugh!

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      Debbie

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      Hard decision between Provence bike only and Rhône boat and bike trip. Any thoughts?

    • The Chain Gang Cycle ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      With a barge tour, you're a bit too restricted by which waterway your barge is on. Good friends like bike and barge trips. I think our itineraries are the best, that's where we put our focus, and have done since 1997. The beauty of bikes is how groups explore together and become friends.

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