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Cycle Provence

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Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Marseille to Avignon

    Marseille to Avignon
    Start point
    Aéroport Marseille-Provence (MRS), Route de l'Aéroport, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 13700, France (Arrivals, 11:30 - 12:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Angleterre)

    Included Activities

    • Introductory briefing
    • Explore medieval Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Arrive earlier and take shuttle bus to Vitrolles then train to Avignon
    • Self-arrange parking if driving to the trip start
    Landmarks
    Papal Palaces
    Pont d'Avignon
  3. Day 2

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Angleterre)

    Included Activities

    • Circular cycle ride along the Rhone River
    • Coffee break during cycle ride
    • Explore Chateauneuf du Pape village
    • Return to Avignon via Via Rhona cycling trail
    Landmarks
    Chateauneuf du Pape Vineyards
  4. Day 3

    Avignon to St Rémy-de-Provence

    Avignon to St Rémy-de-Provence
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Angleterre)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle south through Barbentane
    • Pass Abbey of St Martin de Frigolet
    • Explore St Rémy-de-Provence
    • Cycle back to Avignon through fruit orchards

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ancient Glanum ruins - €8.00
    • Visit St Paul de Massane (psychiatric hospital where Van Gogh stayed) - €5.00
    Landmarks
    Abbey of St Martin de Frigolet
    Glanum
    St Paul de Massane
  5. Day 4

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Angleterre)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Papal Palaces
    • Visit Calvet Museum
    • Visit Lamber Collection
    • Explore covered markets
    • Challenging cycling route to Pont du Gard (68 kilometres/42 miles with 498 metres/1,634 feet ascent)
    Landmarks
    Papal Palaces
    Calvet Museum
    Lamber Collection
    Pont du Gard
  6. Day 5

    Avignon to Pernes-les-Fontaines

    Avignon to Pernes-les-Fontaines
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel L'Hermitage Pernes-les-Fontaine)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle via L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
    • Stop for lunch in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
    • Cycle via Via Venaissia route
    • Explore Pernes-les-Fontaines medieval village

    Optional Activities

    • Visit cycle museum in Pernes-les-Fontaines
    Landmarks
    L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
    Via Venaissia
  7. Day 6

    Pernes-les-Fontaines

    Pernes-les-Fontaines
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel L'Hermitage Pernes-les-Fontaine)

    Optional Activities

    • Challenging cycling route to Gordes (61 kilometres/37.9 miles with 600 metres/1,969 feet ascent)
    • Visit St Firmin's church in Gordes
    • Visit Renaissance château in Gordes
    • Stop at Fontaine de Vaucluse
    • Ice cream on the return journey
    • Alternative transport to Gordes - approximately €80 per vehicle
    Landmarks
    Gordes
    St Firmin's Church
    Renaissance Château of Gordes
    Fontaine de Vaucluse
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  8. Day 7

    Pernes-les-Fontaines

    Pernes-les-Fontaines
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch on the château terrace in the shade of plane trees), Dinner (Traditional Provencal dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel L'Hermitage Pernes-les-Fontaine)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through Provencal villages and vineyards
    • Guided vineyard tour at Chateau Pesquie
    • Wine tasting at Chateau Pesquie
    • Picnic lunch on château terrace
    • Cycle back to Pernes-les-Fontaines
    • Traditional Provencal farewell dinner at hotel
    Landmarks
    Mont Ventoux
    Chateau Pesquie
  9. Day 8

    Pernes-les-Fontaines to Marseille

    Pernes-les-Fontaines to Marseille
    End point
    Aéroport Marseille-Provence (MRS), Route de l'Aéroport, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 13700, France (Departures, 09:00 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Marseille Airport

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  • Tracey4.8May 2025
    The cycling routes were beautiful and just the right length of time and distance.
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  • Peter4.3September 2025
    the trip to Pont du Gard was a stand out for me
    Traveled in September 2025
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    J5.0July 2026
    The June ‘26 cycling trip through Provence with Explore! far surpassed our expectations. As it was our first cycling...
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    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to know you enjoyed travelling as part of the group with Julien and that your trip was everything you hoped for. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing where your next adventure takes you.
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  • Sudha
    Sudha5.0May 2026
    Excellent trip and beautiful scenery! Glad we stayed a few nights in 2 hotels allowing us time to get to know the...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Explore!
    We're delighted to hear your Cycle Provence tour was such a positive experience! Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing to travel with us. We hope this was the first of many adventures together, and we look forward to seeing you again.
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    L.5.0October 2025
    Ther route intinerary provided a very engaging and enjoyable exposure to may of the scenic and historic wonders of...
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    Traveled in October 2025
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    Thank you for leaving us feedback on your recent trip. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed this region of France. We look forward to welcoming you on to another adventure with us in the future.
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  • vivian5.0June 2025
    The trip was excellent from start to finish. If I could change anything, it would’ve been to spend more time in...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for leaving us a review and for your kind words, Vivian. We hope it is one of many more adventures with Explore!
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  • Thomas1.0June 2025
    If you enjoy cycling, DO NOT TAKE AN EXPLORE TRIP!! It is only novices on e-bikes. You must stop every 500 meters at...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the trip didn’t meet your expectations. We’d like to provide some important context for others considering this trip. Our cycling adventures are designed to be enjoyable, safe and sociable - bringing together a wide range of people who want to explore at a comfortable pace as part of a small group. Regular stops and a steady pace are part of this experience, helping everyone to enjoy the scenery, stay safe, and share the journey together. On this particular trip, we understand that you chose to cycle ahead of the group and did not follow safety guidance provided by our experienced Tour Leader. As group safety is always our top priority, the Tour Leader was right to intervene when this became a concern. We do receive excellent feedback from many customers on this trip - it offers a great balance of cycling, discovery and group experience. We also appreciate that this style of travel isn’t for everyone, especially those looking for a faster or more independent road cycling experience. Thank you again for your feedback - we remain committed to providing safe and rewarding adventures for all our customers.
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  • Helen5.0May 2025
    The tour was amazing. Enjoyed everything, especially our guide. Erwin was helpful knowledgeable and very...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review and sharing these truly amazing, inspiring pictures! It is great to hear you had such an lovely time and that Erwin made a positive impression with his knowledge and enthusiasm. Your feedback about the first hotel will be passed along to our Product Team. Thanks again and we hope to welcome you on another Explore adventure soon!
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  • Jacqueline5.0May 2025
    Erwin was amazing! His knowledge of the area and the history is awesome and our hotels very comfortable. Erwin also...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Jacqueline! We’re so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time on your trip. It’s great to know you found the hotels comfortable and the overall experience worthy of five stars - that’s exactly what we love to hear! We’d be thrilled to welcome you on another Explore adventure soon!
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  • Alison5.0November 2024
    Both my husband and I loved this bike tour! This was the first one we have done, and it exceeded our expectations....
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re absolutely delighted that you and your husband had such a wonderful time on the tour. It’s fantastic to hear that it exceeded your expectations - there’s truly nothing like cycling through the stunning landscapes of Provence! We also really appreciate your recommendation about the e-bikes. It’s great to hear that it helped you fully enjoy the experience. Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback. We’d love to welcome you back for another cycling adventure whenever you’re ready!
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    Diana

    Asked on June 28th, 2026

    Do you have a website? Are E bike's an option?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2026

      Electric bikes are on request, and will be RTE 700 unisex step-through frame bikes with front and rear suspension fitted with a 250watt Geonaute 8FUN motor. E-bikes are available to hire on this tour for an additional cost of £255.

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    Vincent

    Asked on April 22nd, 2026

    I'm travelling solo and keen to join a guided cycling trip in France sometime between around 27 August and 8 September. I need to be back in Rome on 10 September. My preference would be in the south of France, particularly Provence. I am a keen leisure cyclist with moderate level skills and comfortable cycling up to around 60km per day (on average) or more if on flat terrain. Could you please let me know if you have anything available?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2026

      I just looked at all our cycling trips in France and the one we have to suit your dates is the cycling Loire Valley. 29th August to 5th September but it is currently sold out! Are there any other destinations close by you may like to cycle in as well?

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    Debra

    Asked on January 5th, 2026

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2026

      We offer this tour in May, June, September and October for 2026.

      Does one of these months work for you?

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    Grace

    Asked on September 15th, 2025

    Can I join the group in Avignon on Day 1 instead of meeting at MRS airport? If so, can you recommend the best route if I take the TGV?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2025

      From what we can see though, this tour does not offer any joining in Paris. You can absolutely join the tour at the start hotel in Avignon though.

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    Lindsay

    Asked on July 22nd, 2025

    Are E bikes available and what cost, Single supplement cost as well cost for Gluten free meals?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2025

      Electric bikes (available for a supplement) will be RTE 700 unisex step-through frame bikes with front and rear suspension fitted with a 250watt Geonaute 8FUN motor. Please note Ebikes are subject to availability on a first come first served basis and the cost is subject to change. Gluten free can be difficult in this region. Larger restaurants will have a few options, however choices will be limited and it may be a struggle in the smaller locations.

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    Irene

    Asked on March 23rd, 2025

    What type of rooms are available? Size? Balcony? etc. Cost....

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      We would book a standard room ordinarily. All rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom but no balcony.

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    Ray

    Asked on March 17th, 2025

    Is it possible to get an E-bike on the tour and what is the extra cost?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Electric bikes cost CAD$400.00 per person. They are RTE 700 unisex step-through frame bikes with front and rear suspension fitted with a 250watt Geonaute 8FUN motor. E-bikes are subject to availability on a first come first served basis and the cost may change. If you want an e-bike, please mention it at time of booking.

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    Martin

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    Can i reserve an e bike for this tour?

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      Martin

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Can a space on this tour be held while I wait to hear back from the tour operator about the availability of an ebike?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      We will need to get full payment on file to request space for you with the e-bike. We will also need your height for the bike rental at time of booking request. In addition to the tour cost for this trip the cost of the e-bike is CA$400. If you do decide you wish to confirm we will need full payment it is fully refundable if unable to confirm.

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    Steffen

    Asked on January 23rd, 2025

    What measures are in place for health and safety on the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      The tour follows all local health guidelines and provides necessary support for a safe trip.

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    Bonnie

    Asked on January 18th, 2025

    Are electric bikes available for the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      Electric bikes are available for an additional cost and are subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

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