Itinerary: 

Several options are available for every ride.

Day 1:  Arrival in Gordes, Sénanque Abbey

Distance: 15km to 50km
Climbing: +250m to 800m 

We’ll meet you in the comfort of your hotel for a briefing and bike fitting. An optional first day’s ride takes you above the village of Gordes, where the views of the Luberon range become wide-sweeping. Reach the hidden village of Murs, surrounded by cherry orchards and lavender fields, the tiny village center the perfect spot for a mid-morning café.  Ride to Sénanque Abbey, built in a remote valley, where you can choose to partake in a guided tour of the medieval buildings. Optional longer routes head to isolated passes separating the Luberon from the Ventoux range, including stunning canyon roads.     

Day 2: The perched villages of the Luberon

Distance: 35km to 55km 

Climbing: +500m to +850m 

The Luberon chain rises dramatically from the plains, while stunning villages are tucked in the foothills. A short but steep climb leads to the lost medieval village of Oppède-le-Vieux, its cobbled streets and haunting ruins setting you back centuries in time. Visit Ménerbes, set on a knife-edge ridge, its regal homes in a neat line, towering above the vines.  And don’t forget the village of Lacoste, a compact set of medieval streets topped by the ruins of its castle, once occupied by the infamous Marquis de Sade. The longest of the three itineraries then continues to the charming village of Bonnieux, a lively set of streets and squares, restaurants and cafés, with an awe-inspiring viewpoint atop the village, under the shade of giant cedars.     

Day 3: Roussillon and Ocher fields

Distance: 25 to 50 km
Climbing: from  +400m to +500m

Head eastbound from Gordes, riding through orchards, vines and lavender fields. Reach the perched village of Roussillon, a storybook village of homes painted in every imaginable color. Meander through the colorful streets by foot, exploring hidden stairways, art galleries, and artisanal shops.  Below the village, an otherworldly landscape of ocher sands and cliffs lent its palette to the town homes. Longer options for the day’s ride head off the beaten track, to the Provençal villages of Rustrel and Saint Saturnin les Apt, where picturesque village squares are the perfect setting for a bistro lunch.   

Luxury category

• Hôtel Les Bories & Spa 5*

What is included in the price of your stay

• Nights and breakfasts in your hotel(s) for the duration of your stay.
• Transfer of your luggage between hotels.
• Welcome and end-of-stay briefing.
• Concierge service for advice and reservations for restaurants or activities.
• Bike rental (including bags, water bottles, locks, energy bars). If you come with your personal bike, a deduction will be made from the price of the stay.
• Your cycling routes loaded onto a GPS application.
• Assistance in case of problems 24/7.

What is not included in the price of your stay

• Transfer to reach the starting point of your stay.
• Transfer at the end of your stay.
• Lunches and dinners.
• Activities during your stay (wine tasting, visit to a wine estate, etc.)..

10 itineraries are available:

Example of Day 1: Climbing Mont Ventoux

Distance : 79 km
Climbing: +2158 m

Climb Mont Ventoux by its famed south face, the one most used in the Tour de France. While the first few kilometers are rather tame, through the vines and cherry orchards, you then enter the forest and the slopes become steep. Reaching the Chalet Reynard, you enter Ventoux’s famed moonscape, aiming for the giant tower that marks the summit. Freewheel for 22km down to the village of Malaucène, during with the chain of the Alps visible to the north. Reach your hotel via the Dentelles de Montmirail chain, a set of vertical limestone cliffs that soar above the vines.

Example of Day 2: Tour du Mont Ventoux

Distance: 115 km
Climbing: +1686m

This scenic ride takes you behind the mountain, through the remote Toulourenc Valley, Ventoux’s only river. The sheer north face of Ventoux acts as a backdrop as you climb to the village of Brantes, just a handful of homes perched high above the valley, and staring defiantly at the mountain. You’ll also experience the Nesque Gorge, a beautifully paved canyon road that snakes its way down to the valley, cutting through tunnels carved into the limestone cliffs.

Example of Day 3: Following the Tour de France 2016

Distance: 60 km
Dénivelé: +1100 m

This itinerary heads southbound from Ventoux, exploring the Monts du Vaucluse range and the magnificent hilltop villages of the Luberon. Riden in the Tour de France 2016, this undulating ride takes you to the village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, where emerald waters crash out of a mysterious spring. You’ll also visit the village of Gordes, recently named by Travel and Leisure magazine as the world’s most beautiful village.

Cozy category

• Hôtel la Garance 2-3* in Bédoin

OPTION : Charm category

• Hôtel le Château de Mazan 4*

OPTION : Luxury category

• Hôtel Crillon Le Brave 5*

What is included in the price of your stay

• Nights and breakfasts in your hotel(s) for the duration of your stay.
• Transfer of your luggage between hotels.
• Welcome and end-of-stay briefing.
• Concierge service for advice and reservations for restaurants or activities.
• Bike rental (including bags, water bottles, locks, energy bars). If you come with your personal bike, a deduction will be made from the price of the stay.
• Your cycling routes loaded onto a GPS application.
• Assistance in case of problems 24/7.

What is not included in the price of your stay

• Transfer to reach the starting point of your stay.
• Transfer at the end of your stay.
• Lunches and dinners.
• Activities during your stay (wine tasting, visit to a wine estate, etc.)..

Day 1: The villages of Mont Ventoux

Several options are available for this ride.

Distance: 35 to 45 km
Climbing: from +400m to +600m

The majestic south face of Mont Ventoux will be the backdrop for the day’s ride; at a vertical mile above the foothills, it’s a beacon for both locals and travelers. Visit the authentic villages of Bédoin, Villes sur Auzon, and Mormoiron on seldom used country roads, letting the Mistral winds and chant of the cicadas guide you.

Day 2: The Nesque Gorge

Several options are available for this ride.

Distance: approx. 75 km
Climbing: from +900m to +1200m

Rendezvous with one of – if not the most – spectacular cycling road in Provence: the Nesque Gorge. Perched high above a canyon, the narrow road snakes its way down to the valley, over 20km, piercing through tunnels carved into the bedrock. The views are stunning. You’ll reach the tiny village of Monieux, at the base of the cliff, where a charming restaurant has its tables adorning the fountain square: the perfect place for lunch. In the summer months, the local lavender fields are in bloom.

Day 3: The Dentelles de Montmirail

Several options are available for this ride.

Distance: 35 to 70 km
Climbing: from +300m to +800m

This spectacular ride takes you into the Dentelles de Montmirail range: a set of limestone cliffs surrounded by renowned vineyards. Exciting climbs and descents take you up close, up to passes with spectacular viewpoints, and into villages lost in the vines. Visit the village of Le Barroux, crowned by its 12th century castle; or the village of La Roque Alric, just a handful of homes clinging dizzyingly to a rocky spur, above the vines.

Charm category

• Hôtel Château de Mazan 4*

What is included in the price of your stay

• Nights and breakfasts in your hotel(s) for the duration of your stay.
• Transfer of your luggage between hotels.
• Welcome and end-of-stay briefing.
• Concierge service for advice and reservations for restaurants or activities.
• Bike rental (including bags, water bottles, locks, energy bars). If you come with your personal bike, a deduction will be made from the price of the stay.
• Your cycling routes loaded onto a GPS application.
• Assistance in case of problems 24/7.

What is not included in the price of your stay

• Transfer to reach the starting point of your stay.
• Transfer at the end of your stay.
• Lunches and dinners.
• Activities during your stay (wine tasting, visit to a wine estate, etc.)..

Several options are available for every ride.

Day 1: At the foot of Mont Ventoux

Distance: 27 to 37 km
Climbing: from +340m to +430 m

It’s a meander through the sleepy wine-making villages at the foot of Mont Ventoux, separated by truffle oak plantations, cherry orchards, and Muscat grapes. The villages and hamlets are set where the cultivated fields meet the wild and forested slopes, with gentle climbs and descents along the way. Several viewpoints offer far-reaching panoramas of the Rhône Valley, and the mountain ranges to the south.
Just outside the village of Mormoiron you can stop by the elegant Château Pesquié, where you can try some of their Côtes du Ventoux wines.

Day 2: the Dentelles de Montmirail and Côtes du Rhône

Distance: 37 to 54 km
Climbing: from +779m to +914m

Head into the Dentelles de Montmirail today: a set of serrated limestone cliffs that soar high above the famed vineyards of Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Beaumes de Venise, and other wine-making villages. Short and exhilarating climbs and descents lead to jaw-dropping viewpoints, while the country roads take you to villages lost in the hills: just a handful of homes atop rocky outcrops. There are plenty of wine-tasting opportunities along the way.

Day 3: Into the Plains

Distance: from 40 to 45 km
Climbing: from +500m to +600m

It’s the third and final day of cycling around the elegant Crillon le Brave Hotel. Heading southbound, you pass farmhouses and cypress trees, while the countryside is carpeted with Côtes du Rhône vineyards. Heading into the Monts du Vaucluse hills, you reach the stunning village of Vénasque, listed among the most beautiful villages in France, perched high above the cherry orchards. Spend time strolling through the narrow cobbled streets, or having the most scenic of café lunches in the fountain square.

Luxury category

• Hôtel & SPA Crillon Le Brave 5*

What is included in the price of your stay

• Nights and breakfasts in your hotel(s) for the duration of your stay.
• Transfer of your luggage between hotels.
• Welcome and end-of-stay briefing.
• Concierge service for advice and reservations for restaurants or activities.
• Bike rental (including bags, water bottles, locks, energy bars). If you come with your personal bike, a deduction will be made from the price of the stay.
• Your cycling routes loaded onto a GPS application.
• Assistance in case of problems 24/7.

What is not included in the price of your stay

• Transfer to reach the starting point of your stay.
• Transfer at the end of your stay.
• Lunches and dinners.
• Activities during your stay (wine tasting, visit to a wine estate, etc.)..

Several options are available every day

Day 1: Between the Monts du Vaucluse and the Luberon

Distance: 25 to 35km
Climbing: from +550m to +700m

From the small village of Joucas, head towards the perched medieval village of Gordes, recently named the world’s most beautiful village. Explore the network of cobbled streets by foot. Climb over a pass and descend to the 12th century Sénanque Abbey, surrounded by its iconic lavender fields. Return to Joucas via the wild slopes of the Monts du Vaucluse Mountains.

Day 2: From Joucas to Gargas via the perched villages of the Luberon

Distance: from 40 to 55 km
Climbing: from +700m to +1000m

Today’s ride takes you to some of the region’s most spectacular hilltop villages, dotting a countryside carpeted with cherry orchards, vines, and lavender fields. Visit the village of Ménerbes, set atop a knife-edge ridge, its perfect medieval buildings set dizzyingly above the vineyards. Explore the village of Lacoste, crowned by the castle ruins of the infamous Marquis de Sade. And discover the haunting village of Oppède-le-Vieux, its stone buildings in different states of disrepair, where it feels as if time stopped centuries ago. Reach the Hotel Coquillade & Spa, and settle in for a 2-night stay.

Day 3: The ocher cliffs of the Luberon

Distance: from 40 to 55km
Climbing: from +600m to +900m

The ride takes you into the heart of the Luberon mountains, and to its most remote villages. You’ll admire the towering cliffs of Buoux, or the castle ruins set atop the tiny village of Saignon, from where you have far-reaching views across the Luberon valley.

Luxury category

• Hôtel Le Phébus & Spa – 5* – Relais & Châteaux – 1 night
• Hôtel La Coquillade & Spa – 5* – Relais & Châteaux – 2 nights

What is included in the price of your stay

• Nights and breakfasts in your hotel(s) for the duration of your stay.
• Transfer of your luggage between hotels.
• Welcome and end-of-stay briefing.
• Concierge service for advice and reservations for restaurants or activities.
• Bike rental (including bags, water bottles, locks, energy bars). If you come with your personal bike, a deduction will be made from the price of the stay.
• Your cycling routes loaded onto a GPS application.
• Assistance in case of problems 24/7.

What is not included in the price of your stay

• Transfer to reach the starting point of your stay.
• Transfer at the end of your stay.
• Lunches and dinners.
• Activities during your stay (wine tasting, visit to a wine estate, etc.)..