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Provence at Your Pace: Ride, Savor, UnwindRef CY1Z

We’ve designed the perfect getaway to showcase the treasures of Provence, combining adventure, culture, and relaxation. First, we’ll take you to the Dentelles de Montmirail, a breathtaking limestone massif where nature’s artistry is on full display, with jagged peaks shaped by centuries of erosion. From there, the adventure continues into the Baronnies, in the heart of the Drôme Provençale. Here, you’ll ride through charming villages surrounded by the famous Côtes du Rhône vineyards, with the chance to savor the delights of Gigondas or Beaumes-de-Venise—a gustatory pause that will awaken your palate. Last but not least, each evening ends with relaxation in our 3-star hotel featuring a wellness area. Facing the majestic Ventoux, the "Giant of Provence," it’s the perfect place to unwind and reflect on the incredible experiences that have filled your days. With varied e-mountain bike routes designed for all skill levels, this is your opportunity to explore Provence in comfort and style. Ready to immerse yourself in its jewels? Let’s ride!

Guided version: from 925€ - DetailsSelf-guided version: from 485€ - Details Duration : 3 or 4 days | Level : Customer satisfaction :
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Highlights

  • A cozy hotel with a wellness area, perfectly located for relaxation and exploration
  • Scenic vineyards stretching from the Dentelles de Montmirail to Ventoux, paired with diverse e-MTB routes
  • Beginner-friendly circuits featuring a mix of double and single tracks for all to enjoy

Description

Comments

  • This trip is available on physical levels 1 and 2. Please let us know in the booking from, which version you prefer.

Mindset of this trip

Mindset of this trip

MTB and the rest...

We have designed this trip as an active and rejuvenating break. The principle of the centre-based trip (one accommodation for the whole trip) allows you to ride as you wish, not necessarily every day, or even to do nothing if the weather is capricious!

The charming hotel we have selected for you is therefore an integral part of the success of your extended weekend. It is located at the foot of the Mont Ventoux, in Malaucène, in the Vaucluse.

Everything is planned to pamper you: the comfort of the hotel, thanks to its original, modern and tastefully decorated rooms in a Provencal style. The wellness area: heated swimming pool, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, salt grotto...

Required level

For the guided tours, our guide will choose the order of the loops according to the weather conditions, and also taking into account the physical condition of the group so that everyone can fully enjoy the trip. We have divided this tour into two levels: if you wish to have shorter stages and if you wish to take advantage of a shuttle to climb Mont Ventoux, we invite you to register on level 1.

For the self-guided tours, we provide you with a description of 4 loops and we suggest the order described below. Nevertheless, you are free to do them in the order that suits you, according to your wishes, your form of the day, the weather conditions etc... except for the day at Ventoux which requires a transfer that we will order on day 2 of your tour. Each loop is available in two different levels (from level 1 to level 2): from one day to the next, it is possible to vary the level of the loop chosen.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Les Dentelles de Montmirail

Itinerary start: We will meet you on day 1 at 10am at the accommodation in Malaucène (you will receive the contact details with your travel documents). We will have a welcome coffee and discuss the upcoming programme, then we will leave the hotel on our VTTAE for the first loop!

We start the day with a short warm-up, in order to get some height and to arrive quickly at the Col de la Chaine, first panorama of the day. We ride between vineyards and pines, to the village of Suzette, with the objective of the day in front of us: the Dentelles de Montmirail!  The day continues, with small paths between the pines and the vineyards... We embark on a beautiful descent to arrive in Beaumes de Venise before the climb to the Alsau pass, but the effort is amply rewarded by the unique scenery that is offered to us. The descent to Gigondas is so beautiful that we forget the climb that follows! The day goes on, with small paths between the pines and the vines... We have just passed the highest point of the day, all we have to do is go down! The last part of the loop is remarkable for its heritage with; Le Barroux and its castle, the abbey Ste Madeleine, the original Aqueduct of Barroux... A very beautiful day, in the middle of the perched villages, the majestic laces, and the vineyards. Time to rest and relax.

Distances and altitude gain:

  • Level 1: approx. 35km and 1000m
  • Level 2: approx. 55km and 1500m
Day 2: Le Mont Ventoux

Today, we tackle the Giant of Provence, the famous and awaited Mont Ventoux! We arrive at the Col de la Madeleine by road, which is still very cool, and then a series of small paths allow us to save our energy before starting the serious part of the ride. The climb is one of the most beautiful paths in the area, it is very regular, mainly in the forest, which will prevent us from suffering too much from the heat and the wind.
At kilometre 25, we leave you the choice to opt for a different, longer ascent of the Ventoux (plan two batteries) by arriving via the Col des Tempêtes to the east.
From the Mont Serein, we start a beautiful descent on a forest track, with some nice twists and turns, which allows us to discover the other valley, with its vineyards. From our high altitude track, the Baronnies natural park stretches to the horizon. All that's left to do is to go and have a little drink on the way back to Malaucène.

Distances and altitude gain:

  • Level 1: approx. 40km and 850m
  • Level 2: approx. 50km and 1500m
Day 3: Between vineyards and villages

It is by a set of country roads that we arrive in Bédoin, and with a bit of luck we visit on the day of the big Provencal market (on Mondays*), with crafts and local producers. Just after this village with its authentic charm, we ride in the ochre of Provence, on the site of the "Demoiselles coiffées", a geological curiosity which allows us to travel in the Colorado for a moment. In front of us, a beautiful view of the plain and the Dentelles de Montmirail! By small bucolic roads in the middle of the vineyards we arrive at the second natural curiosity, the Ochres of Mormoiron, high in colours with maritime pines, chestnut trees and heathers. The colours change with the seasons... They make this path magnificent all year round. The next step is to reach the crest of the hill of Limon, where a small playful balcony path awaits us. We then reach one of the most beautiful descents of the trip. We go down to the lake of Paty. Another beautiful day!

*day to be confirmed depending on the year, in 2025 the market takes place on Mondays

Distances and altitude gain:

  • Level 1: approx. 45km and 850m
  • Level 2: approx. 55km and 1050m
Day 4: Vaison la Romaine and the Ouvèze valley

A superb crossing of the northern part of the Dentelles de Montmirail awaits us. A permanent rollercoaster ride with small, playful paths... The highlight of the day is the village of Séguret with its medieval character, cobbled streets, old houses and the ruins of the feudal castle, from which we can enjoy a magnificent panorama. From Séguret, we reach Vaison-la-Romaine via the hills, on a lovely quiet road. Classified as one of the most beautiful places in France, "La Cité des Voconces" seduces us with the diversity of its patrimonial treasures. We reach the superb Crestet castle which offers a magnificent panorama of the Ouvèze valley and, of course, of Mont Ventoux. We cross the Ouvèze valley to reach the Provençal village of Entrechaux and its ruined castle, situated at the foot of the Mont Ventoux.

Distances and altitude gain:

  • Level 1: approx. 40km and 1100m
  • Level 2: approx. 55km and 1600m

Itinerary end: Separation on the last day in Malaucène at around 4pm, on the return from the last day.

Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.

Dates and price

Dates
Start date End date Duration Price
25/09/2025 28/09/2025 4 days 925 €
23/10/2025 26/10/2025 4 days 925 €

Costs and services guided tour

What is included:
  • Fully qualified English-speaking mountain bike guide 
  • 2 or 3 nights in double rooms (DR) with en-suite facilities
  • 2 or 3 breakfasts
  • 3 or 4 picnic lunches
  • 2 or 3 dinners (3 to 4 course menu)
  • Access to the wellness area (1entry per person per stay) : sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, whirlpool swimming pool
What is not included:
  • International flights
  • Your transfer to the meeting place (see paragraph below)
  • All services mentioned in extensions
  • Insurance, assistance
  • Drinks at the accommodation
  • Visits to museums, monuments and sites not covered by the programme
  • Additional travel related to change in the programme due to bad weather
  • All personal expenses
  • Everything not mentioned under “what is included".

Supplementary services:

(Prices per person)

Single room accommodation, 3* hotel (2 nights) 140 € / 

Single room accommodation, 3* hotel (3 nights) 205 € / 

Wellness area access

We have chosen to include one entry per person per stay for access to the wellness area, but if you would like to enjoy a second opportunity in this area, you can subscribe to this option when you register.

The area includes access to the heated swimming pool with massaging jets and whirlpool baths, the outdoor Jacuzzi, the sauna and hammam, the salt grotto and the ice room for a fresh and dynamic recovery.

Access to the wellness area 36 € / 

E-Mountain bike rental

Please see below

E-MTB Rental

The following e-mountain bikes are available for rent for this tour:

Full suspension eMTB (3 days)
Model : All-mountain Giant Trance 140 mm, 625Wh battery
255 € / 

Full suspension eMTB (4 days)
Model : All-mountain, Giant Trance 140 mm, 625Wh battery
335 € / 

Please specify your model and pedal choice in the booking form. Don't forget to add your height (or inseam length). You can contact us for more information about the type of bikes available for this tour.

Private groups / Custom tours

You are a group of friends, a family, a company or a cycling club and you would like to organise a private cycling tour on the dates of your choice. This option is available for guided and self-guided tours.

  • If you are interested in one of the tours presented on our website, we can provide you with a detailed quote based on the number of persons in your group.
  • If you are interested in a custom version of one of our tours, with specific requirements (tour duration, accommodation type, vehicle assistance, airport transfers, bike rental, etc.), we can provide you with a detailed quote based on the number of persons in the group and the group's specific requirements.

For more information or to receive a quote, please contact us by phone at +33 458 140 435  or by email at info@france-bike-trips.com.

Booking procedure / Cancellation

How to book

In order to make a booking please fill in the online booking form on the "booking" page of your chosen tour. At the end of the booking process you will be transferred to our bank's secure payment page in order to pay a 30 % deposit.

Last minute booking

All self-guided bookings made within 21 days of tour departure will incur a surcharge of 15 € per person.

Expert advice
  • Unsure which tour to book?
  • Interested in a custom version of one of our tours?
  • Not sure if a particular tour is suitable for your riding style?

A dedicated team of travel specialists is available to offer you expert advice Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (French time) by phone - +33 458 140 435 or by mail - info@france-bike-trips.com.

Tour confirmation

In order to confirm our guided tours, we need to reach a minimum number of participants (usually 5 persons are necessary). Therefore booking a guided tour does not necessarily mean the tour is confirmed. In the unlikely event that we are unable to confirm your chosen tour, we will offer you the opportunity (no less than 21 days before departure) of switching to another (confirmed) tour, or receiving a full refund.

Self-guided or custom tours: We confirm bookings of self-guided tours and custom tours directly after booking.

In both cases, please await our final booking confirmation before making any travel arrangements.

Balance payment

Tour balance payment must be made no less than 30 days before tour departure. Your travel documents will be sent to you once we have received your balance payment. Road books and maps will be sent to you 3 weeks before departure.

Cancellation

In the event that you are obliged to cancel your tour France Bike Trips will reimburse the entire sum paid for the tour, minus the following cancellation charges:

  • More than 60 days before departure: 5 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 60 and 31 days before departure: 15 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 30 and 21 days: 30 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 20 and 14 days: 50 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 13 and 7 days: 70 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Less than 7 days before departure: 100 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium

Full details of our sales conditions are available here

Travel insurance

It is important to be correctly insured when embarking on a cycling holiday. We recommend checking the details of your travel insurance (if you have one) and, if necessary, subscribing to our contract below. Please note that France Bike Trips is simply an intermediary between you and the insurance company.

You can choose between these travel insurance contracts while completing your booking form:

  • I subscribe to the "comprehensive multi-risk" insurance cover (4.5%), minimum premium of 15 €:
    This contract covers assistance, repatriation, lost or stolen luggage, holiday interruption and cancellation. To see the full contract, click here.
  • I purchase the "cancellation only" insurance cover (2.5%), minimum premium of 10 €:
    This policy covers cancellation only. To see the full contract, click here.
  • I purchase the "repatriation & assistance" insurance cover (1.6%), minimum premium of 10 €:
    This policy covers assistance, repatriation, lost or stolen luggage and holiday interruption. To see the full contract, click here.

Recommendation:
If you choose to take out a travel insurance policy with another insurance company, please check that the search and rescue coverage is suitable: area covered, expenses included, risks covered (as an indication, a minimum cover of 15 000 € is recommended). Please note that credit card insurance rarely offers this type of coverage.

Getting there

By train: From Paris Gare de Lyon train station to Carpentras train station (about 5h by TGV train).
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

By plane:

  • From Avignon airport: join the Avignon train station and head to Carpentras.
  • From Marseille airport: join the Marseille train station and head to Carpentras.

By car:
Route planner: en.mappy.com


Which e-mountain bike to choose for this trip?

This circuit has been specifically designed for electric mountain bikes. We have put the emphasis on the variety and playfulness of the route: forest and fire tracks, easy singletrack trails and small rural roads. We have limited hike-a-bike sections to the minimum. Taking maximum pleasure on our tours requires appropriate equipment.

We recommend
  • Crank motors
  • Battery capacity of 500 Wh minimum
  • Pedal assist
We do not recommend
  • Hub motors
  • Battery capacity lower than 500 Wh
  • Throttle assist
Battery management

There are many factors that affect battery use. Elevation gain, technical difficulty of the route, type of terrain, weight of the mountain bike + biker combination, ability to ride in "eco" mode, engine power, etc. You should take into account distances and elevation gains indicated in our detailed tour programmes, your data and your experience in order to decide whether it is necessary for you to carry a spare battery in your rucksack.

For information purposes, a 500 Wh battery allows an average weight rider in the "eco" mode (limiting the use of other modes to only a few, particularly steep sections) to ride about 50 km and 1500 m of cumulative elevation gain on a route with a mix of terrains: road, forest tracks and singletrack. Just like on a normal mountain bike, make sure to use low gear ratios (higher pedaling frequency) in the steep parts, rather than using a high gear ratio and compensating with a higher level of electric assistance.

Car sharing

If you sign up for a guided tour, we offer you the opportunity to see if you can carpool with other participants to get to the point of departure. To do this, go to "Car sharing" in our website. By entering the complete reference and the date of departure of the tour (available on the registration confirmation that we have sent you), you have access to route details and emails of other participants who wish to carpool.

Groupe size and guiding

For guided trips we limit the size of our groups from 5 (min) to 12 (max) persons in order to ensure security and conviviality.

You will be guided by English-speaking French mountain bike guides.

No size limitation for self-guided groups.

Accommodation for this trip

We chose a 3* hotel at the foot of the Mont Ventoux, with an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lime trees and plane trees. The hotel has more than 3,500 m2 dedicated to well-being, with a heated swimming pool, whirlpools, a salt cave, numerous massages, a sauna and a hammam.
Everything is in place for you to indulge in a few hours of total wellness.

Food

"L'art de la table"

We pay very careful attention to the quality and the variety of your meals.  Fresh and local produce will be served wherever possible.

  • Continental breakfasts taken at the accommodation
  • Cold picnics for lunch (mixed salad, bread, cold meats, cheese and fruit). Each participant carries his picnic in his daypack
  • Cereal bars and dried fruit during the day
  • Hearty dinners (3 to 4 courses, with local dishes)

Baggage

During the day you carry only a daypack for additional clothing, water, food, camera, etc. The rest of your baggage is transferred each day to the following nights accommodation.

Health

We strongly recommend having a medical check-up before your holiday. 

Our / Your state of mind

- A "group" tour: If you join a guided tour, you will be part of a group for several days. This is a superb opportunity to meet new people and share some magical moments. However, a group tour requires that each person show friendliness, openness and mutual respect for their fellow travellers.

- An "adventure" tour: despite the most careful preparation, adventure tours can present unforeseen events. Accepting these risks will help you enjoy your trip to the full, in the knowledge that your guide, our local partners and the entire France Bike Trips team will offer you the most suitable solutions to any given situation.

Bike and plane / train

If you decide to bring your own bike, be aware that transporting a bike by plane or train is no longer an issue. However a few simple guidelines help to optimise the transport and avoid potential damages that could occur.
Your bike must be transported in a designated bike bag (standard size 120x90cm). This maximal size allows you to travel with your bike as "hand luggage" in any TGV and SNCF trains.
It is very important that you protect your bike in the bag. After having deflated the tires, removed the wheels (by removing the quick release mechanisms), pedals and rear derailleur (which is left hanging on the chain), we recommend you wrap your bike inside the bag in a sheet of dense foam (thickness of 3 to 5 cm). A piece of cardboard or rigid plastic positioned between the foam and the inside of the cover can be beneficial to provide more rigidity.

Once folded up the bike bag will take up very little space and will be transported by the assistance vehicle during your tour.

Bike bags are available directly from France Bike Trips at a cost of 70 euros, plus postage.

Your equipment

Material provided by France Bike Trips (guided version only):
  • A group first aid kit
  • A repair kit and tools
Personal equipment to bring:
Luggage

All your luggage must fit in two bags: a daypack and a travel bag.

1/ Daypack

This is the bag you will keep with you each day whilst riding. This bag should not be too large (up to 30 litres).

It will contain: a picnic lunch, camera, waterproof, extra clothing, sunglasses...

Each day, your guide will advise you on what to bring in your bag according to the route and the weather.

2/ Travel bag

This is the bag that will be transported from one accommodation to the next by vehicle. It should contain all the belongings you will not use during the day.

Please note: Your luggage transported from one accommodation to the next must fit in a single bag and must not exceed 20kg maximum (or less if stated in the dates & prices tab).

List of equipment to pack:
For your head
  • A cap or other head protection against the sun
  • A hat or headband
  • A mountain bike helmet (COMPULSORY).
For your upper body
  • Two cycling jerseys (made of synthetic or natural breathable fabrics)
  • A warm shirt or a sweatshirt
  • A fleece
  • A waterproof jacket
For your legs
  • Two good quality cycling shorts with chamois
  • Trousers
  • Casual short
  • A swimsuit
  • Waterproof trousers (recommended for our alpine tours)
For your feet
  • Mountain bike shoes (“multi-activity / outdoor” type with grippy soles or clipless biking shoes)
  • Sports socks (+ warm wool socks for our alpine tours)
  • Sandals (not compulsory, but nice during breaks...).
For your mountain bike

If you rent your MTB from France Bike Trips, this material is not necessary.

  • If you have tires with tubes: 2 spare tubes + puncture repair kit
  • If you have tubeless tires: sealant, a tube with presta valve (just in case), a spare tire
  • If you have V-brakes: 2 sets of replacement brake pads
  • If you have disc brakes: 2 sets of replacement pads
  • A rear derailleur cable + 1 rear brake cable
  • Chain lube
  • A pump
  • A high pressure pump for your suspension  (optional, your guide will have one).
  • VERY IMPORTANT: A spare derailleur hanger  (only if your rear derailleur is not integral to the frame).
Various
  • A pair of MTB gloves (+ warm waterproof gloves for our alpine tours)
  • A bike lock
  • A head torch with batteries
  • A pair of spare laces
  • A toiletry kit and towel
  • 2 bike bottles 75 cl (or camelbak)
  • A pocket knife
  • Some plastic bags to protect your equipment
  • A needle and thread
  • A small individual pharmacy: sunscreen (face and lips); band aids + double skin; Immodium; pain killers, earplugs, other personal medication.

Dates

Can be booked any time from beginning of April to mid November.

Costs and services self-guided tour

Price per person for a group of:

Single-room supplement will be automatically charged in the case of odd-numbered groups.

What is included:
  • 2 or 3 nights in double rooms (DR) with en-suite facilities
  • 2 or 3 breakfasts
  • 2 or 3 dinners (3 to 4 course menu)
  • Access to the wellness area (1entry per person per stay) : sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, whirlpool swimming pool
  • Detailed travel documents, highlighted maps (digital) and GPS tracks
What is not included:
  • Lunch meals
  • International flights
  • Your transfer to the meeting place (see paragraph below)
  • All services mentioned in extensions
  • Insurance, assistance
  • Drinks at the accommodation
  • Visits to museums, monuments and sites not covered by the programme
  • Additional travel related to change in the programme due to bad weather
  • All personal expenses
  • Everything not mentioned under “what is included"

Supplementary services:

(Prices per person)

Single room accommodation, 3* hotel (2 nights) 140 € / 

Single room accommodation, 3* hotel (3 nights) 205 € / 

Analogue maps (incl. shipping) 75 € / 

E-Mountain bike rental:

Full suspension eMTB (3 days)
Model : All-mountain Giant Trance 140 mm, 625Wh battery
255 € / 

Full suspension eMTB (4 days)
Model : All-mountain, Giant Trance 140 mm, 625Wh battery
335 € / 

GPS tracks

If you choose to book a self-guided tour, we provide the GPS tracks of the route. You will be able to download the GPX type files from your France Bike Trips user account once you receive our travel documents by email. They are compatible with all current GPS software applications and editors.

Accuracy

These tracks have been created using professional mapping software. There may be slight differences between the GPS track and the reality on the terrain. The GPS tracks should thus be considered a "plus" to help you find your way. However, they are by no means a substitute for orientation with the help of the highlighted map material.

The distances and altitude gain in the tour's programme remain the reference. Indeed, real-world altitude and mileages can be different and vary significantly from the data shown in GPS software applications.

Data privacy

We ask you not to publish these GPS tracks on any website, social network or anywhere else. Their elaboration required many hours of hard work, both to create the track in the field, but also in our software applications. The non-respect of this ethic would force us to remove these valuable tool from our offer.

Option analogue maps

We offer digital map material with highlighted tracks for our self-guided tours by default. These are printable (A4, pdf format).

On request, we can provide you with analogue maps containing the highlighted itinerary and route infos (official French maps at a scale of 1:25,000). Shipment will be made to the accommodation of your extra night before the tour.

Price of this option incl. shipping within France: see supplementary services

Please let us know in the booking form if you would like this option. Please also give us an accommodation address for shipping if you do not book an extra night through us before the tour.

Self-guided tour user guide

Active autonomy: what you need to know for our self-guided tours

In order to achieve the planned tour programme, you must:

  • Guide yourself with the highlighted maps and road book;
  • Choose suitable start times adapted to the lengths of the daily stages as well as your own riding pace, and leave an adequate safety margin of time;
  • Obtain daily weather forecasts from your hosts, and take into account the weather conditions when planning journey times;
  • Arrive at the booked guest houses and hotels listed in the programme on the given dates; 
  • Bring the necessary personal equipment to carry out the tour. France Bike Trips equipment list constitutes the necessary minimum;
  • Carry insurance policies and emergency telephone numbers with you at all times;
  • Be familiar with basic first-aid steps;
  • In the event of any problems during your trip, contact France Bike Trips (contact information in your travel documents). Possession of a mobile phone that works in France is strongly recommended.

Self-guided tours are undertaken without a guide and at your own risk. France Bike Trips cannot be held liable for any route error, misconduct, personal imprudence, inadequate planning or inappropriate reactions in the event of incidents.

Any programme change of your own initiative is under your responsibility and at your expense. 

Having said this, with our advice and good preparation, you should be able to look forward to a wonderful, trouble free holiday. Enjoy your trip!

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