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Provence Luberon 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 4
Classified natural regional park, the Luberon area offer wonderful trips which will allow you to discover all the exceptional treasures of this area : wonderful landscapes, a rich cultural in heritage, the unforgettable fragrance of its typical markets and its way of life in a colourful and flavoured area.
Difficult = very hilly stages AND/OR long stages : more than 50 km
7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast (double room with shower & toilet) in 2* and 3* hotels
1 dinner (half board 350 euros for 6 dinners)
Transport of luggage between hotels
Colour maps, itineraries & tourist information
Taxes & services
Hotline 7 days per week
Drinks, lunches, and personal expenses
Entrance fees to the monuments
Daily departures March to October
Solo traveller surcharge 235 euro
If you would like to hire a bike (120 Euros) or e-bike (255 Euros) please contact our office when booking [email protected]
Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe
Arrival in Cavaillon.
From its Romanesque Chapel (12th century) to its historical narrow streets, the old city of Cavaillon offer an original view.
Cavaillon – Cadenet | 45 km.
A stage dominated by the variety of landscapes which will guide you to the Durance valley with a background of beautiful mountains of Aix and the Alpilles before reaching Lauris and its 12th century château, then Cadenet and the ruins of its troglodyte chateau.
Cadenet – Bastide de Jourdan | 35 km.
Beautiful trip through a large part of the south hill of Luberon sprinkled with authentic villages. Do not forget to visit the villages of Lourmarin, Vaugines, Curcuron…. before reaching the small village of Vitrolles en Lubéron.
Bastide de Jourdan – Manosque | 30 km.
A stage via the AOC vineyards of Pierrevert where you will find the museum of wine & vineyards before cycling to Manosque. This small city is situated at the foot of the ‘Alpes de Haute Provence’ area, a place at the heart of natural environment with exceptional architecture.
Manosque – Forcalquier | 30 km.
A stage between two important places of Haute Provence area, showing a very different personality which will guide you to the eastern part of this area known as ‘Luberon oriental’. From the Durance valley, known for its natural environment and historical migrations, to the colourful and perfumed land of Forcalquier
Forcalquier – St Michel de l'Oservatoire (or surrounding) | 15 km / 20 km.
Enjoy your hotel and its swimming pool before riding on this short itinerary in the direction of the ‘Largue valley’ towards the pretty villages of St Maime and Dauphin. Then continue to St Michel de l'Observatoire.
St Michel de l'Oservatoire (or surrounding) – Apt | 45 km / 50 kms.
After Aubenas les Alpes (where fragrance of distilled lavender is diffused in July and August), start a geographic and cultural transitional ride where you can discover a real contrast in agriculture with lavender in the mountains and melons in the valley. You will finally arrive at the ‘small Luberon’ with its perched villages.
Apt – Cavaillon | 46 km (4h).
A necklace of villages (Lacoste, Menerbes, Oppède le Vieux, etc ..) through the small Luberon will guide you on your stage. This last itinerary, through these villages where time seems to have stopped, will stay in your mind as the symbol of Luberon.
Departure at the end of the day after returning your cycling equipment.
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
Shows in English in Paris: Paris offers a wide variety of shows accessible to English-speakers. One-man shows, classic & modern theatre, musicals, cabarets and more are all performed in the city every night. You can get the full programme of shows in Paris to fit your city break dates by emailing [email protected]
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