luxury CYCLING CAMP

PROVENCE
LUBERON - FRANCE
7 days - all inclusive

PROVENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
CYCLING PARADISE LIKE NO OTHER
  • RIDING QUALITY: virtually endless roads, great tarmac, little traffic and terrain of all kinds - from flats and rolling hills all the way to the monstrous climb up Mount Ventoux
  • NATURE: famous painters came to Provence for inspiration for a reason - the land is visually stunning and packed with wonders like Gorge de la Nesque
  • SIGHTSEEING: charming hilltop towns like Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux are the essence of Provence; artistic Arles and magnificent Avignon make a perfect after bike excursion
  • GASTRONOMY: Provence is considered the garden of France for the quality of food that is produced here; you will enjoy local food by our chef and in numerous fancy restaurants of the area
ACCOMMODATION
We'll live in a top-notch estate where you can expect excellent experience during your stay. Situated in the heart of Luberon just minutes from Roussillon - it is exceptionally positioned for access to key cycling routes, sightseeing and restaurants.
PROGRAM
DAY 1
DAY 1
AIRPORT PICK-UP & WELCOME DINNER

(OPTIONAL WARM-UP RIDE IN THE EVENING)
DAY 2
DAY 2
RIDE: GORDES

Short option: 50 km / 300 m
Full option: 70 km / 800 m

EVENING: 10 mins ride to Roussillon to have a walk through the surreal ochre park and then going for a drink in the old town - which itself is a marvel.
DAY 3
DAY 3
RIDE: GORGE DE LA NESQUE

Short option: 60 km / 700 m
Full option: 100 km / 1200 m

EVENING: short drive to have a walk in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorge - nice town known for Venice-like canals and islands, formed by the river Sorge

Option #2: drive to Arles
DAY 4
DAY 4
RIDE: LUBERON

Short option: 50 km / 500 m
Full option: 80 km / 600 m

EVENING: drive to Avignon, majestic city which feels like an open air museum. Optional visit to the Pope's Palace and dinner in the restaurant with typical provencal cuisine
DAY 5
DAY 5
RIDE: MONT VENTOUX

Short option: 50 km / 1200 m
Full option: 100 km / 2200 m

EVENING: dinner home to celebrate the Ventoux ride!
DAY 6
DAY 6
RIDE: FOUNTAINE-DE-VAUCLUSE

Short option: 50 km / 200 m
Full option: 70 km / 500 m

EVENING: closing dinner & wrapping up


DAY 7
DAY 7
DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport
CYCLING ROUTES
ROUTE #1

VALPAROLO PASS
2168m

50 km / 1000 m

Cycle through flat little road along the Luberon valley observing postcard views of hilltop towns of Roussillon, Bonnieux, Goult until you see Gordes. A little climb to the town and stop to enjoy best in class desserts over a coffee. Ride back home is easy from there.


ROUTE #1

GARDENA PASS
2134m

50 km / 1000 m

Cycle through flat little road along the Luberon valley observing postcard views of hilltop towns of Roussillon, Bonnieux, Goult until you see Gordes. A little climb to the town and stop to enjoy best in class desserts over a coffee. Ride back home is easy from there.


ROUTE #1

VAL DAI TAMERSC

60 km / 600 m

Cycle through flat little road along the Luberon valley obseVal dai Tamerscrving postcard views of hilltop towns of Roussillon, Bonnieux, Goult until you see Gordes. A little climb to the town and stop to enjoy best in class desserts over a coffee. Ride back home is easy from there.


ROUTE #1

SELLARONDA LOOP

60 km / 1800 m

Cycle through flat little road along the Luberon valley obseVal dai Tamerscrving postcard views of hilltop towns of Roussillon, Bonnieux, Goult until you see Gordes. A little climb to the town and stop to enjoy best in class desserts over a coffee. Ride back home is easy from there.


ROUTE #1

MARMALADA LOOP

70 km / 1900 m

Cycle through flat little road along the Luberon valley obseVal dai Tamerscrving postcard views of hilltop towns of Roussillon, Bonnieux, Goult until you see Gordes. A little climb to the town and stop to enjoy best in class desserts over a coffee. Ride back home is easy from there.


SEE YOU SOON IN DOLOMITES!