Self-guided Cycling Tour Roman sites & Van Gogh landscapes

Arles.

Individual arrival in Arles, the city of diabolical 'ferias', muse of artists and poets, known for its rich ancient and Romanesque heritage.

Arles – Aigues-Mortes 65 km

Leave the city and go into the delta of the Rhône, better known as “Camargue”, where nature still prevails over civilization. You will cycle among cane fields, salt lakes, flamingos, horses and bulls. You will stop in Saintes-Maries-de-la- Mer, and then continue towards the medieval fortress of Aigues-Mortes.

Aigues-Mortes – Nîmes 40 km

Back to civilization. Following streets with low traffic you reach the populated centre of Nîmes: rich in art and history, it is also called the “Rome of France”, but it also reminds Spain with its arenas and bullfighting.

Nîmes – Uzès 45 km

After a tour of the city, surrounded by its Roman past, you will cycle up to the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe: Pont du Gard, a truly spectacular work. Refresh yourself with a bath on the banks of the river Gard before reaching Uzès.

Uzès – Avignon 50 km

Riding through gentle hills, today you will reach the capital of Provence, a real open air museum. Avignon was a papal city for nearly a century and here seven popes decided, in 1300, the destiny of the Christian Church. Before the arrival, stop at the beautiful ancient village of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.

Avignon – Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Avignon 45 km

You will cycle towards Châteauneuf-du-Pape, following low- traffic roads and surrounded by vineyards. You cross the river Rhône at the height of Roquemaure and come back in Villeneuve along the Rhône banks.

Avignon – Arles 60 km

After leaving the Palace of the Popes, you will cycle again to close the tour returning to Arles. Along the way, you cannot miss a stop at the famous Saint- Rémi-de-Provence and Les-Baux-de- Provence, well-known places throughout the world thanks to Van Gogh.

Arles.

After breakfast, end of services.

Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen: in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches.