4-day cycling tour in Provence
Cycling vacations in the heart of the Provence starting in Orange and having you discover leisurely the lavender fields the olive trees and sunny easy life of the Provence.
Pedal your bike through fields of lavender and olive trees
Program
Free time of arrival in Orange, check-in at your accommodation during reception hours.
Enjoy Orange and its charming animated streets. The ochre hues of the city will immerse you in the atmosphere of Provence. Don't miss a visit to the ancient theater, very well preserved.
- 26 km
- + 117 m
As soon as you leave Orange, you drive on a plain dotted with vineyards with the Mont Ventoux in the background. From village to village, you cross the garrigue before reaching the University of Wine located in the castle of Suze-la-Rousse.
- 42 km
- + 362 m
You leave Suze-la-Rousse and ride through the vineyards until reaching Venterol, a beautiful village overlooking the valley of the Eygues. Then, you ride gently down through the olive trees to Nyons, famous for its Provencal know-how (olive oil, lavender, soaps, scourtins, etc).
- 32 km
- + 235 m
At the exit of Nyons, take advantage of the beautiful view on the old village at the passage of the river Eygues. You will go up through the fields of olive trees to enjoy a magnificent panorama on the valley. After the village of Mirabel aux Baronnies, the circuit winds through the vineyards surrounded by mountains to Vaison la Romaine. After a visit of the Roman vestiges, continue to the village of Séguret, classified "most beautiful villages of France".
- 31 km
- 48 km
You drive along a very intriguing rock formation called "Dentelles de Montmirail" and enjoy the ancestral knowledge of the winegrowers who work the renowned terroirs of Sablet or Gigondas. You will cross the plain of Orange again before reaching the historic city center.
The longer option takes you to the salt pond of Courthézon. A little further on, Chateauneuf-du-Pape is waiting for you! Don't miss the visit of the ruins and the paved streets of the village. You will then reach Orange and its mythical arenas.
Accommodation
Information
Beginning of the trip
As the first day is a non-biking day, you’ll arrive at your leisure, depending on your route. Please note that rooms are usually available by mid-afternoon, depending on your accommodation. Please let us know if you are arriving late.
To get to the departure point
By plane: flight for Avignon, Marseille Provence or Nîmes
By train: TGV trains from Paris/ Gare de Lyon station to Orange (direct or 1 connection). The duration of the trip is between 4h and 4h30. Regional trains from Lyon/ Part Dieu station. The duration of the trip is between 2h and 2h30. To plan your trip, www.thetrainline.com
Car park
If you drive to Orange, you can park in a public secured car park in the city center. There are also many places where you can park your car for free (not secured). You can have more informations on www.parkopedia.fr
- Provence
- 5 day(s)
- Moderate
- ~ 32 km/day
- Loop
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