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Our centre-based road bike trip taking in the cream of the crop of ProvenceRef CR3C

Pedaling, sweating, suffering a little but above all enjoying. This centre-based trip with two locations in the north and south of Mont Ventoux offers us the best of Provence on the road bike. On each of the 6 days in the saddle we will explore a different sector around the Géant de Provence. The gentle hills of the Mont de Vaucluse, the Provençal stone villages of the Luberon and the numerous gorge roads and lonely mountain passes of the Baronnies provençales await us. And of course we can tackle the mighty Mont Ventoux from all three sides. The vineyards of Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise, the olive groves of Nyons, the sunflower and lavender fields in the valleys and the shady pine forests on the slopes do not only form the perfect backdrop for our tours; the typical landscape has of course also a culinary influence on us. So Provence.

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Highlights

  • The ascents of the legendary Mont Ventoux (1911 m) from 3 sides (optional)
  • The charm and the lonely backroads of the Luberon
  • The passes and gorges of the Baronnies: wild highlands and home to vultures
  • The typical Provence flair
  • The comfort of our 3* hotels with pool

Description

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  • This centre-based trip consists of 2 parts, which can also be booked separately.
  • For group offers please contact us directly.

The Idea

Some regions in France, with their quaint, rural atmosphere and excellent accommodations, invite us to pitch our "tents" for a few days or even for a whole week. Center-based trips offer you the opportunity to explore different facets of an area every day from a base camp with our tour suggestions.

  • You can also just take a day off and relax.
  • You avoid the stress of having to pack your luggage for transportation every morning.
8 days (6 cycling days + arrival and departure day) / 7 nights

Starting from your accommodation, we will propose you different day trips, each designed in 3 difficulty levels. You can choose the trips (details below) according to your daily form, mood or the weather conditions.

  • Level 1: 50 to 80 km per day
  • Level 2: 80 to 110 km per day
  • Level 3: 100 to 150 km per day

With this centre-based trip you will undertake your daily stages starting from our partner hotels at 2 different locations. The first is located in the surroundings of Carpentras south of Mont Ventoux (4 nights accommodation), the second near Buis-les-Baronnies north of Mont Ventoux (2 nights accommodation). The change of accommodation will take place in the morning of the 5th day (see detailed programme below). The two hotels are about 50 km apart (about 1h by car).

The accommodation

Our partner hotels are 3* hotels with a warm welcome, spacious rooms (equipped with air conditioning) and a pool. Your road bikes are safely stored and your hosts cater for a regional, rich and balanced cuisine. They attach great importance to the safe storage of your racing bikes as well as to a regional, rich and balanced cuisine.

  • Accommodation 1 near Carpentras: With a mixture of Provencal charm and tradition, our guest room in Saint-Didier (Vaucluse) welcomes you for the first part of your stay. At the foot of Mont Ventoux, your hosts will welcome you personally. With its pool, the accommodation is a true oasis of freshness and offers everything for the perfect rest after a day in the race saddle. Sportsman-friendly breakfast and balanced yet hearty evening menus full of Provencal tradition are included. Bienvenue en Provence!
  • Accommodation 2 near Buis-les-Baronnies: Our partner hotel for the second part of your stay is nestled in the heart of the hills of the regional nature park of the Baronnies Provençales, north of Mont Ventoux. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with balconies and panoramic views of the impressive Saint Julien cliffs. Relax by the pool before enjoying dinner on the terrace overlooking the river. All meals are prepared on site by its chef, who emphasizes authentic, high-quality cuisine. Make yourself at home.
Day 1: Arrival at your accommodation

Arrival in the late afternoon in the surroundings of Carpentras. Welcome to Provence! On arrival, we drop off the luggage at the hotel and get the bikes ready for the first riding day tomorrow.

Day 2: The Southeast of Mont Ventoux

Our first riding day helps us to acclimatise and to explore the area. The beautiful gorges of the Nesque await us today. On level 2 we will start a complete loop around the Mont Ventoux. The fittest among us dare to take the first ascent of Mont Ventoux, from its easiest side: Sault. The level 1 route runs south of the summit with some beautiful panoramas of the Monts de Vaucluse and the Luberon in the distance.

Today's highlights:

  • The magnificent road through the Nesque Gorges (levels 1, 2 and 3)
  • The picturesque stretch of the Toulourenc (level 2)
  • The ascent to Mont Ventoux from Sault (level 3)

Distance & cumulative elevation gain

  • Level 1: ca. 80 km & 1500 m
  • Level 2: ca. 120 km & 1700 m
  • Level 3: ca. 120 km & 2300 m
Day 3: Lonely roads of the Luberon

Today, the Luberon Regional Nature Park is the backdrop for our second road bike day. The Luberon mountains alone appear to us like Provence from a picture book: rolling fields of lavender, vineyards, villages made of natural stone, a temperate relief and an equally gentle way of life. We have selected the most beautiful sections of rural roads to offer you maximum pleasure!

Today's highlights:

  • Le col de Murs (627 m), natural gateway to the Luberon (levels 1, 2 and 3)
  • The village of Fontaine de Vaucluse with its rock spring (levels 1, 2 and 3)
  • The small charming villages at the foot of the Petit Luberon (level 3)
  • The Calavon cycle path and the passage to the Pont Julien (year 3 BC) (levels 1 and 2)
  • The 3 jewels of Provence: Roussillon, Gordes and the Abbey of Senanque (levels 1, 2 and 3)

Distance & cumulative elevation gain

  • Level 1: ca. 60 km & 1100 m
  • Level 2: ca. 90 km & 1300 m
  • Level 3: ca. 120 km & 2000 m
Day 4: The Southwest of Mont Ventoux

Today, our routes on levels 2 and 3 take us (again) up the Mont Ventoux. By the way, Bédoin is the starting point of the most difficult side of the Géant de Ventoux, which the Tour de France usually takes when the Ventoux is on the programme. After this demanding morning programme we will discover the limestone peaks of the Dentelles de Montmirail, which tower above the famous vineyards of Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise...

Today's highlights:

  • The ascent of Mont Ventoux from Bédoin, taking its most legendary flank! (levels 2 and 3)
  • The ride along the foot of the magnificent Dentelles de Montmirail (levels 1, 2 and 3)
  • The villages of Malaucène and Beaumes de Venise, where a break in the shade of the plane trees will do you good (levels 1, 2 and 3)

Distance & cumulative elevation gain

  • Level 1: ca. 60 km & 800 m
  • Level 2 & 3: ca. 95 km & 2200 m
Day 5: The Eastern Baronnies

We are here in the heart of the regional nature park of the Baronnies provençales. This huge, sparsely populated area (30,000 inhabitants live here on 1600 km2) is dotted with beautiful, isolated country roads, small winding passes and magnificent gorges. The landscape is a real mosaic of vineyards, apricot plantations, olive groves and lavender fields. And with a bit of luck we might spot the resident griffon vultures, which often circle the blue sky.

Today's highlights:

  • The gorges of Ubrieux (levels 1, 2 and 3)
  • The Col de Peyruergue, 797 m (levels 1, 2 and 3)
  • The Col de Perty, 1302 m (levels 2 and 3)
  • The famous rock climbing sites of Orpierre (level 3)
  • The gorges of the Méouge (level 3)
  • The Col Saint Jean, 1159 m (level 2)

Distance & cumulative elevation gain

  • Level 1: ca. 55 km & 1100 m
  • Level 2: ca. 105 km & 1950 m
  • Level 3: ca. 140 km & 2000 m
Day 6: The Northwest of Mont Ventoux

A beautiful road cycling day awaits us. On level 2 and 3 we will today climb up to the Géant de Provence from Malaucène, a demanding climb! On level 3, 2700 metres of elevation gain have to be overcome. From the descent we enter the wild and beautiful gorges of the Toulourenc. The route on level 1 takes us also into the valley of the Ouvèze.

Today's highlights:

  • The small town of Vaison la Romaine with its rich cultural heritage (levels 2 and 3)
  • The legendary vineyards of Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise (level 3)
  • The ascent of Mont Ventoux from Malaucène (levels 2 and 3)
  • The gorges of Toulourenc and the Col de Fontaube pass, 635 m (levels 1, 2 and 3)

Distance & cumulative elevation gain

  • Level 1: ca. 75 km & 1050 m
  • Level 2: ca. 110 km & 2200 m
  • Level 3: ca. 135 km & 2750 m
Day 7: The Northern Baronnies

A clear scenic contrast to the previous days awaits us on our last cycling day: The northern part of the Baronnies is more Alpine, the reliefs more pronounced. Between the gorges of the Trente Pas and the village of La Motte Chalancon, we bypass the mountains Angèle, Raton and the Tête du Mouret. On the level 1 route, we discover the olive growing area of Nyons!

Today's highlights:

  • The Gorges de Trente Pas (gorge) (levels 2 and 3)
  • The Col de Soubeyrand in the middle of lavender fields, 987 m (levels 1, 2 and 3)
  • The Col de Fromagère (or de Pommerol), 1072 m (level 3)
  • The small village of Sainte Jalle (levels 2 and 3)
  • The Gorges de l'Eygues and Saint May (vulture colony) (Level 1)

Distance & cumulative elevation gain:

  • Level 1: ca. 90 km & 1250 m
  • Level 2: ca. 100 km & 2050 m
  • Level 3: ca. 130 km & 2650 m
Day 8: Departure

End of our services after breakfast.

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

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