luxury CYCLING CAMP

PROVENCE
ventoux - 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 nice Provencal style villa where you can expect great experience during your stay. Situated in the heart of Ventoux area it is exceptionally positioned for access to key cycling routes, sightseeing and restaurants.
MEALS
During your entire stay, our own chef will serve full-board meals for you.


Provence is called a national 'garden' in France - for the high quality of food grown here. You will taste it!
DAY-BY-DAY 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

GORDES

Short option: 50 km / 300 m
Full option: 70 km / 500 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 #2

GORGE DE LA NESQUE

Short option: 50 km / 700 m
Full option: 100 km / 1200 m

This is going to be one of the best rides of your life! Long, 20km climb is super gentle and steady at just 4% grade, so be sure to be taken away by the dramatic views of this gorge. Coffee at the terrace in Sault with a view on Mont Ventoux.
ROUTE #3

LUBERON

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

This is route makes a loop around the national park of Luberon. We'll ride mostly flat little roads between lush fields and hills.

Highlights of the trip is visiting or riding through the most iconic towns of Luberon - Bonnieux, Menerbe, Lacoste and others.
ROUTE #5

MONT VENTOUX

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

Mont Ventoux is probably the most revered climb in all of cycling. Located in Provence, it towers over the lavender filled plains below it, giving it the nickname of the Giant of Provence.

As challenging as Ventoux is, it rewards you some of the most dramatic views one can get on the bike. The moon-like summit with the iconic antenna on the top will make your best cycling memories.


ROUTE #6

VENTOUX CIRCULAR

Short option: 60 km / 1000 m
Full option: 110 km / 1900 m

Cycling the full loop around Mont Ventoux takes you to the journey where the views will change dramatically -from the dry and harsh south side to the lush and green northern side, where there are barely any people or cars.

And all the day the Giant will loom in the sky above you, often hiding in the clouds. Towns on the way are also super atmospheric and scenic.


ROUTE #7

FOUNTAINE-DE-VAUCLUSE

Short option: 50 km / 200 m
Full option: 80 km / 500 m


This is the best coffee ride you can have. Cruising through the flats of Luberon you arrive to a famous place where the river Vaucluse takes it beginning.

The river emerges seemingly out of nowhere, from the rock!

Enjoy a coffee is terrace on the river with a watermill still spinning slowly.


SIGHTS & CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS
Menérbes
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
  • ACCOMMODATION: luxury villa in the heard of Provence with 10 fully-equipped suites, swimming pool, tennis court, large garden
  • MEALS: full board meals by our local professional chef with the flexibility depending on your tastes or preferences
  • CYCLING: professional cycling guides (max 4 riders per each guide), support vehicle, sport nutrition
  • SIGHTSEEING: visiting the most important and beautiful towns and places, accompanied by professional guide
  • LOGISTICS: from the airport pickup to departure and everything in between, everything is taken care of for you
SEE YOU SOON IN PROVENCE!