The Drôme valley, nestled between the limestone cliffs of the magnificent Vercors plateau and the rolling hills of northern Provence, offers the perfect backdrop for a multiday bike adventure. Its back roads, rolling tracks, forgotten passes and backcountry wilderness of the Drôme valley seem to have been tailor-made for gravel bikes. Discover all facets of this fascinating bike terroir with its laid-back atmosphere, its typical villages and hamlets that smell the south, lavender and sunflowers fields, vineyards of the Clairette de Die and the well preserved nature of its canyons and mountains. Explore the valleys and hills right down to the last corner on this 4 or 5-day self-guided gravel trip, either with support vehicle or completely on your own. Let's grind some gravel in secret Provence!
Some of our Gravel tours offer various levels of difficulty, from 1 to 3. When variants are available, details (distance and altitude gain) can be viewed in the day by day details of the “programme” tab.
In the case of tours with variants, regardless of the level you choose, accommodation is always in the same destination (except some rare exceptions, clearly stated in the description). This allows you to choose the most suitable level on a day-to-day basis.
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| Start date | End date | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 | 05/10/2025 | 5 days | 855 € |
| 09/10/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 4 days | 655 € |
| 29/10/2025 | 02/11/2025 | 5 days | 855 € |
| 08/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | 4 days | 655 € |
Single room accommodation: upon request
Supplementary night in Die : upon request
Gravel bike rental: see below
You can opt to hire a gravel bike. Models and prices vary according to the option you choose.
If you have chosen the "with assistance vehicle" version
| Standard gravel 4 days Genesis Croix de Fer (steel frame and fork, 700x40 tyres, 46/30 chainrings, 11v cassette in 11/34, mechanical disc brakes) or equivalent (subject to availability) |
155 € /  |
| Premium gravel 4 days Orbea Terra M30 (carbon frame and fork, 700x38 tyres, 46/30 chainrings, 11v 11/34 cassette, hydraulic disc brakes) or equivalent (subject to availability) |
340 € / |
| Standard gravel 5 days Genesis Croix de Fer (steel frame and fork, 700x40 tyres, 46/30 chainrings, 11v cassette in 11/34, mechanical disc brakes) or equivalent (subject to availability) |
195 € / |
| Premium gravel 5 days Orbea Terra M30 (carbon frame and fork, 700x38 tyres, 46/30 chainrings, 11v 11/34 cassette, hydraulic disc brakes) or equivalent (subject to availability) |
400 € / |
Choice of pedals (without, flat with footrest, or Shimano SPD).
The driver of the assistance vehicle will give you your bike on the day of departure. Together you will carry out an initial inspection of the bike, and a second one at the end of the tour.
The 'consumables' of the rental bike (tyres, inner tubes, brake pads, cables) are included in the rental price. Only parts and components broken as a result of a fall and/or misuse of the equipment will be invoiced. In the event of loss or theft of the bike, you will be charged a flat-rate amount of €2,200.
Don't forget to let us know your choice of pedal and size on the booking form.
A timeless road cycling jersey produced in France, inspired by our team and our road cycling trips. High quality, made in France by a Savoy company and with a feel-good character for long days in the saddle. Offered at a great price.
- High-quality SIRTECH + LYCRA textiles
- 3 pockets, one with a central zip + 1 side pocket
- Full front zip
- Half-high cycling collar
- Short raglan sleeves in Lycra with seamless ends
- Gripper at the hem
Available sizes (EU sizing): XXS bis XL
Cut: Slim fit, unisex
Price: see above
Order and further information by e-Mail or ask our leaders while on tour.
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.
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.
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:
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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.
All self-guided bookings made within 21 days of tour departure will incur a surcharge of 15 € per person.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Full details of our sales conditions are available here
During riding you carry only your day pack. All your luggage is transported each day by the support vehicle.
After breakfast, the support vehicle driver will pack your luggage in the van, distribute cereal/energy bars, and announce the time slot for lunch. The driver can also hand out picnics to any participants who do not wish to stop at the designated picnic lunch stop.
Once all the participants have passed the picnic stop, the driver transports your luggage directly to the following nights accommodation, before returning to wait at the foot of the last climb of the day. He is then available to help any members of the group in difficulty or who encounter a mechanical problem. You'll usually meet the van driver several times during the day, offering the opportunity to fill up with water, change clothing, etc.
Each participant is free to ride at his or her own pace, using the road book and GPS route to navigate during the day. However, the driver is equipped with a mobile phone, and can be reached at any time during the day if a particpant encounters a problem. The driver is also available throughout the trip to provide information and advice.
You will receive an email 2 weeks before departure, containing all the information necessary for your upcoming tour, including the following navigation tools:
Follow your route with comfort and ease! Thanks to the Velorizons navigation app, download the full trip itinerary to your smartphone, view route maps and profiles, access the list of booked accommodation, services and useful contacts, and use the integrated route guidance (visual and vocal) for navigation.
►See the mobile app presentation video
To benefit fully from the app navigation system, we strongly recommend attaching your smartphone to the bicycle handlebar using a dedicated mount. An example can be viewed here.
| Operating system | Android | Apple | Windows Phone | Blackberry |
| Compatibility | Version 8.0 minimum | iOS 8.0 minimum. iPhone compatible, iPad compatible if GPS equipped | Non compatible | Non compatible |
Your tour road book will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The road book contains:
Tour GPS tracks will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The tracks are in .gpx format, compatible with all GPS devices/apps.
We favour comfortable accommodation with warm hospitality.
Our standard price is based on 2* and 3* hotels and comfortable guesthouses with double rooms and en-suite facilities.
For private groups and self-guided trips it is possible to customise the accommodation (upgrade) depending on availability.
This trip is fully catered (breakfast, lunch and dinner included). We pay very careful attention to the quality and the variety of your meals. Fresh and local products will be served wherever possible. This trip is also an opportunity to discover the local gastronomy and regional products - l'art de la table!
Please note: If you have any food intolerances, please inform us in the comments field on the booking form.
For lunch, our tour leader will offer you a picnic stop along the route. Our picnics combine a rich salad based on carbohydrates and fresh vegetables with cold meats and cheese, fresh fruit and bread (wherever possible from local producers) as well as sweet and savoury snacks. If you do not want to stop for lunch, we can offer the following options:
We strongly recommend having a medical check-up before your holiday.
- 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.
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 high-speed 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.
All your luggage must be distributed in two bags: a backpack and a travel bag:
This is the bag or saddlebag (saddle or handelbar) you use every day while cycling, if you choose to take a picnic lunch (see paragraph "Food"). This bag should not be too large (up to 20 litres).
It will contain: a picnic for lunch, snack food, camera, waterproof and extra clothing and sunglasses, ...
This is the bag that will be transported from one accommodation to the next by vehicle. It will contain all the belongings you will not use during the day. You will find it at the accommodation in the evening (or sometimes for lunch).
Price per person :
You can opt to hire a gravel bike. Models and prices vary according to the option you choose.
| Gravel, 4 days Carbon or steel frame, hydraulic disc brakes, tubeless, Bikepacking bike bag (ORTLIEB) included, singlespeed or double chainring, model Cannondale Topstone Carbon or Rondo Ruut ST1 or equivalent |
200 € / |
| Gravel, 5 days Carbon or steel frame, hydraulic disc brakes, tubeless, Bikepacking bike bag (ORTLIEB) included, singlespeed or double chainring, model Cannondale Topstone Carbon or Rondo Ruut ST1 or equivalent |
240 € / |
Choice of pedals (without, flat with footrest, or Shimano SPD).
Don't forget to let us know your choice of pedal and size on the booking form.
Pick a date of your choice and book for as few as 2 people. We take care of the reservation of your accommodation (with breakfast and dinners), the transport of your luggage for each stage and provide you with detailed travel documents (reservation list, detailed road book with highlighted maps, our navigation app for smartphones and GPS tracks).
An adventure with support.
With our travel documents, our advice and a thorough travel preparation on your part, nothing should stand in the way of a wonderful, trouble-free cycling trip.
Note: On our self-guided tours you ride on your own and without a cycling guide. The tours are specifically aimed at people who want to be independent and have experience in navigation. We cannot be held liable for navigation errors, personal misconduct, carelessness, insufficient timing or misjudgement of weather conditions or emergency situations. Any change of itinerary on your part is your own responsibility.
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