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Provence Lavender (8-day) Self Guided
Experience Provence at the very moment when the violet blossoms of the lavender bush unfold in their full splendour. The beguiling scent and the unique play of colours in the large lavender fields are a very special experience. On this tour you will cycle through one of the largest lavender areas in Provence, enjoy the play of the blossoms in the wind and the picturesque scenery around Mont Ventoux. Along the way, there are numerous pretty little towns and many a sight to discover. A trip for France lovers and friends of unique nature and culture. You will be thrilled.
This is an ambitious bike tour for experienced cyclists. There are stages as in Tuscany awaiting you. Day 3 and day 6 are with longer stages, but lavender fields, beautiful views and awesome downhill routes are compensating for the efforts. You cycle along small roads with less traffic.
If you would like to rent a 7-21 gear bike (99 EUR), Premium 30 gear bike (159 EUR) or E-Bike (259 EUR), please contacts [email protected] when booking
Slow Tours offers a range of Cycling tours in Europe
Arrival at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Individual arrival to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. The small old town on an island in Sorgue is really famous for the range of antique shops and the old romantic water wheels. One overnight in L ́Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue – Vaison-la-Romaine, approx. 55-60 km
Through wide agricultural fields you cycle to past Carpentras to the former main town of Comtat Venaissin. Behind Beaumes-de-Venise you pass the "Denteeles des Montmirail and cycle to the old romans town Vaison-la-Romaine. One overnight in Vaison-la-Romaine
Vaison-la-Romaine – Sault, approx. 60 km
In the morning by transfer to Vaison la Romaine, afterwards bike tour via the villages Brantes and Montbrun-les-Bains to the plateau of d ́Albion. You pass beautiful lavender fields before you reach the small town Sault. One overnight in Sault
Loop tour around Sault, approx. 60 km
You drive via the picturesque villages of Mollans and Montrun-les-Bains to the Plateau d'Albion and through the magnificent lavender fields to the lavender capital of Sault. Here you have a wonderful view of the purple lavender country below Mont Ventoux
Sault – Apt / surroundings, approx. 60 km
You should visit the market in Sault in the morning. Afterwards you continue through dreamy villages and the nature park Luberon to Apt, homeland of candied fruits. One overnight in Apt or surrounding
Loop tour around Luberon, approx. 45 -55 km
The wonderful towns Bonnieux, Boux and Saignon are on this challinging route through the Luberon before you come back to Apt. Those guests who prefer a more comfortable tour start to Gargas. For those who prefer a more confortable tour start to Gargas, where you'll find the last working ochre quarry in France...Further night in Apt or surrounding
Apt / surroundings – Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, approx. 50 km
You pass the wonderful village Roussillon, it was a long time the centre of the ochre pit. Afterwards you pass the town Gordes to the famous spring Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. One overnight in L ́Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Individual departure
The tour ends after breakfast. Individual return journey.
If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.
Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote
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