Provence and Camargue by bike

Name: Provence and Camargue by bike
Brand: Cyclando
Price: 845 EUR
Availability: InStock

Camargue

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Half

Bike Tours, E-bike tours

Duration

8 days

Duration

270Km

Self-guided

The beauty of this package is in the freedom it offers: without a guide, you are free to decide the timing, pace, and stops of your journey. Travel freely, travel your way!

3/5 Medium

Moderate, between 35 and 85 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 300 and 1000 meters.

Ring

The starting point is the same as the ending point, with overnight stays in different hotels and daily stages.

Description

Day 1: Avignon
Individual arrival in Avignon. After settling your luggage, if you have time, take the opportunity to visit this beautiful city that between 1375 and 1378 hosted the Papacy of Clement V who preferred Provence to Rome, where he believed the air was unhealthy.

Day 2: Avignon – Arles (55 km)
After collecting the information material and the bicycles at 09:30 in your hotel, your first bike stage will begin on hilly terrain that has numerous ups and downs. Having left Avignon, you will cross a beautiful Provence full of vineyards and towns with a typically Mediterranean style, until you reach the pretty medieval village carved in the stone of Les Baux de Provence. This village, clinging to a cliff and partly dominated by ruins, offers an extraordinary panorama that on clearer days reaches the Mediterranean. From here you can admire a wonderful view of the surrounding lands that will simply leave you breathless. At the end of the stage, you will reach Arles, with the unmissable Arena and the Roman Theatre, testimonies of its glorious past, the portal and the cloister of the Church of Saint Trophime, all part of the Unesco world heritage.

Day 3: Arles – Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (40 km)
Moving away from Arles, you will leave the hills and gradually enter the flat landscape of the Camargue, rich in marshes, lagoons and rice fields, a territory in constant change, where wild nature seems to want to take over. This small piece of land on the edge of the sea, seems a parallel universe compared to the classic Provence, but at the same time it is complementary to it. Crossing the Rhone you will arrive at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, where you will discover an enchanted place: the town seems to have come from a drawer's pencil, with its network of streets and white houses that at sunset are tinged with the warm light of the sun. Here stands the fortified Church of the Holy Maries, dedicated to Sara, patron saint of the gypsies, who every year between May 24 and 25, go on pilgrimage to the town.

Day 4: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer – St. Gilles (40 km)
After a hearty breakfast, you will leave Saintes Maries de la Mer, a town with timeless atmospheres, with its white houses and the Romanesque church with a spectacular view over the entire Camargue. You will cycle surrounded by fascinating and unique landscapes among marshes, lagoons, rice fields, salt pans and cultivated lands on the sea. After crossing the Rhone by ferry and having ridden a few kilometers by bike, you will arrive at St. Gilles with its Romanesque church and its famous crypt. The abbey was built in the 12th century and is considered one of the most important destinations of Christian pilgrimage during the Middle Ages, after Jerusalem, Rome and Santiago de Compostela.

Day 5: St. Gilles – Pont du Gard (45 km)
Having left St.Gilles, you will ride on beautiful roads full of vineyards and towns with a typically Mediterranean style, with a breathtaking view of Mont Ventoux, one of the most famous climbs of the Tour de France. Continuing the route you will reach the famous Roman aqueduct of the Pont du Gard, a majestic three-level bridge, which overlooks the entire area with its 50 meters high.

Day 6: Pont du Gard – Uzès – Pont du Gard (40 km)
On small roads and cycle paths you will cross some charming villages before arriving at Uzès, one of the most beautiful cities in Provence. Walk in the medieval center of the city and visit the cathedral of Saint-Théodorit dating back to the end of the eleventh century. Returning to Pont du Gard you can stop to swim in the Gardon river, so we advise you to bring your swimsuit.

Day 7: Pont du Gard – Avignon (50 km)
The last bike stage will bring you back to Avignon. In the morning you will cross the gentle hilly landscape of the Garrigue up to the famous wine city of Tavel. In the afternoon take the opportunity to make a delicious wine tasting. Subsequently, pedaling on quiet roads immersed in vineyards and along the river Rhone, you will arrive in Avignon.

Day 8: Avignon
After breakfast, end of services and individual departure.

By choosing to travel by bike with us, you help us make the world a better place: we plant a tree for every trip sold

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✅ What is included in the trip?

Travel/Medical Insurance 24/24
Overnight stay and breakfast
Luggage transfer
Local telephone assistance 7/7
City tax
Welcome briefing
Detailed description and maps of the itinerary
GPS or navigation APP
Reflective jacket
Signage along the route

❌ What is not included?

Transfers not listed as "Included"
Tips
Journey to/from the starting point of the tour
Meals and drinks not listed as "Included"
Bike rental
Extras
Entrance fees, ferries and anything not listed as "Included"

💸 Cancellation fees

Time Range
Full refund
More 28 days of departure
80%
From 27 to 28 days before departure
50%
From 7 to 27 days before departure
20%
From 0 to 7 days before departure
10%

Provence and Camargue by bike

To discover Provence by bike and its ancient villages full of charm like Les Baux de Provence, Uzès, St. Gilles and Pont du Gard
To regenerate body and spirit by cycling slowly amongst rows of vines, lavender fields, and olive groves
To discover Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, a town with timeless atmospheres, with its white houses and the Romanesque church with a spectacular view over all of the Camargue
To experience firsthand the numerous testimonies of the past of Arles, with its Unesco sites, the Arena, the Roman Theater and the cloister of the Church of Saint Trophime
To explore the flat territory of the Camargue, rich in lagoons and rice fields, constantly changing
Because the bike is certainly the best way to get to know the wonders of the Provence and Camargue landscapes
To cross in a green and sustainable way two iconic regions of France by bike and immerse yourself in their magical atmospheres

🙋 Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my own bike?
Of course! You can participate in any tour with your own bicycle or rent one. However, we recommend renting because not all spare parts are the same, and only with our bikes can we guarantee the best mechanical assistance.
What kind of assistance will I have during the trip?
You will always have an emergency phone number to refer to. In self-guided trips, you should be able to perform minor repairs, like replacing a tube in case of a puncture, or fixing a dropped chain, but you can always count on local assistance for more serious breakdowns.
How do I know if a tour is within my capabilities?
We classify tours on a scale from 1 to 5 based on length, elevation, and complexity of the itinerary, but if you have doubts, contact us and we will help you find the most suitable journey for you.
What is the cost of renting bicycles?
The rental cost varies depending on the bicycle model and the duration of the tour. For some tours, we offer the possibility to rent different types of bicycles. During the purchase process for each route, you will be asked to indicate your preferred bike type and the corresponding price will be shown, so you can choose freely and without surprises.
Are rented bikes equipped with accessories like lights or bags?
Yes, rented bicycles are equipped with all necessary accessories to comply with road traffic regulations (lights, bell, etc.). A lock, repair kit, and a bag to carry everything you need for a day in the saddle are always included in the rental. Additionally, we offer the option to request extra accessories based on your needs.