Cycling in Provence

Cycling in Provence

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Cycling in Provence

8 Days Starting in Carpentras and ending in Roussillon

Visiting: Carpentras, Beaumes-de-Venise, Dentelles de Montmirail, Mount Ventoux, Lumières, Roussillon, Gordes, Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

MFP

Recommended For:

Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

5 - 16

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

16 to 99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

Cultural, Photography

Activities:

Cycling, Sightseeing

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Cycle in the stunning Provence and explore beautiful vineyards, olive groves and chateaux around one of the most picturesque parts of France. Our route passes through quintessential French villages such as Pernes les Fontaines and L’isle sur Sorgue where you will have the chance to soak up the sun and sample local wine. This trip offers a wonderful cycling experience as you wind your way past cultivated fields with Mont Ventoux providing the backdrop on the way to gorgeous hill towns such as Lacoste, Menerbes and Roussillon.

Highlights

  • Enjoy spectacular views 

  • Cycle through iconic villages of Provence

  • Discover Carpentras, Roussillon and Gordes

Places You'll See

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Carpentras
Location: Carpentras
Meals Included: No Meals

Start at the Hotel Best Western Comtadin in Carpentras. In the evening our
guide will hold a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead, give advice on
the local area and answer any questions.

Day 2 : Loop Ride – Beaumes De Venise – Dentelles De Montmirail
Location: Beaumes-de-Venise, Dentelles de Montmirail
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we cycle along the canal of Carpentras, pass through lovely vineyards
and with splendid views of Dentelles de Montmirail.

Day 3 : Loop Ride – Cycle The Foot Of Mont Ventoux
Location: Mount Ventoux
Meals Included: Breakfast

We cycle through many different cultivated fields, brimming with
strawberries, asparagus and vineyards. We will also see the giant Mont
Ventoux in the background during our journey. Today we visit the villages of
Bedoin, Mormoiron and the old 12th century fortified town of Mazan.

Day 4 : Carpentras To Lumieres – Ride Of The Fountain Villages.
Location: Carpentras, Lumières
Meals Included: Breakfast

We visit beautiful villages like Pernes les Fontaines which is home to more
than 40 ancient fountains, and Fontaine de Vaucluse, which is most
famous for being the town where the source of the Sorgue River is
located. We also pass through L’isle sur Sorgue, known as the island town
of Provence and stop at some beautiful view points on the way. We also visit
an olive oil mill during our ride.

We arrive at the 3* Hostellerie Notre Dame Des Lumieres, built in an old
monastery with swimming pool and large park where we can relax.

Day 5 : Lumières To Roussillon
Location: Lumières, Roussillon
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we will pass by the most iconic villages of Provence, including
Menerbes, Lacoste and Bonnieux, with amazing views at the foot of Luberon and
Mont Ventoux in the background. We will taste some local goat cheese during
our ride.

Then pass by the town of Apt before we arrive at ou hotel for the next three
nights.

Day 6 : Free Day In Roussillon
Location: Roussillon
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is free to either relax or enjoy the local Thursday market day or visit
the Ochres site and museum.

Day 7 : Gordes And Senanque Abbaye
Location: Gordes, Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque
Meals Included: Breakfast

If there is only one village to visit in Provence it has to be Gordes. It is
a magnificent perched village, where many movie stars and artists have made
their home. From here we continue our journey to Senanque, a splendid 12th
century Cistercian abbey which you can visit (optional).

Day 8 : End Carpentras.
Location: Carpentras
Meals Included: Breakfast

Following breakfast we say our goodbyes.

What's Included

  • Local bike hire

  • All accommodation 

  • Local guide throughout 

  • All breakfasts

  • Flights (if booking flight inclusive)

What's Not Included

  • Personal insurance

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

Food

All breakfasts included in the trip. Each day we will stop at a bakery or store for you to buy your lunch. There is a great variety of restaurants to choose from for evening meals and your leader will be able to provide recommendations.

Accommodation

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    16

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3-star hotels

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    16+ Age people can go on this tour.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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  • Low Deposit

    Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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