Provence Bike Tour
St-Rémy, Luberon Villages & Van Gogh Country
Pedal through southern France’s Alpilles and Luberon, past olive groves and vineyards, limestone peaks and timeless hamlets. With stunning views and rich Provençal heritage, it’s a classic for a reason.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $4,599 - $4,799/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Bike through iconic hilltop villages, rural countryside and riverside greenery
- Savor Provençal specialties like goat cheese, olives, cherries and herbes de Provence
- Discover the vibrant artist community of St-Rémy and admire the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh
- Experience Provençal life in renowned Gordes, ocher-hued Roussillon and beautiful Menerbes
- Weave between mountain tunnels and striated limestone cliffs through the Gorges de la Nesque, one of France’s largest and most wild ravines
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Avignon Airport & Travel Details
- Visit the ancient Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct, a World Heritage Site
- Bike across the Rhône River into Provence
- Cycle a peaceful route into the Alpilles, a world of pale cliffs and cypress trees
- Ride to Eygalières, a small terraced town, and pause to savor un café
- Explore iconic St-Rémy-de-Provence, where Vincent Van Gogh painted over 150 masterpieces inspired by the Alpilles' landscapes
- Lounge by the pool at our peaceful country retreat
- Engage in a traditional game of pétanque, which originated in this sunny region.
Nights 1-2
Deluxe Hotel
This elegant Provençal estate, surrounded by majestic gardens and centenary plane trees, offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from vibrant Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Welcome to the Luberon! Bike through a green landscape to picturesque villages perchés (perched villages) nestled among dramatic limestone peaks
- Pause to enjoy lunch with fresh-from-the-market ingredients in a local village bistro
- Admire the unique shades of ocher-colored Roussillon
- Cycle through Oppède-le-Vieux, Ménerbes and Lacoste, villages that may seem delightfully familiar if you’ve read Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence.
Night 3
Deluxe Hotel
Relax in a 17th-century country home full of Provencal charm and surrounded by green mountains, olive trees, gardens and vineyards. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Quiet bike roads lead through rolling fields of lavender and wheat into the foothills of Mont Ventoux, known as the Giant of Provence
- Ride the stunning Gorges de la Nesque below spectacular Mont Ventoux on your way to Sault, the lavender capital of France
- Meander through winding cobblestone streets for a taste of medieval Provence
- Ever tried goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves? Today’s your chance in the village of Banon
- Ride through the villages of Forcalquier and Sigonce as a new landscape appears with the Alps’ snowy peaks in the distance
- Enjoy a festive farewell dinner at our hotel’s restaurant
- Head out for a final spin through the region we call “Secret Provence.”
Nights 4-5
Deluxe Hotel
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Aix-en-Provence Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-5
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
