PROVENCE LAVENDER 4-DAY BIKE TOUR - CELEBRATE LAVENDER SEASON IN SAULT - +1 888 396 5383 617 776 4441 - DUVINE
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617 776 4441
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Europe / France / Provence
Provence Lavender 4-Day Bike Tour
Celebrate Lavender Season in Sault
© 2020 DuVine Adventure + Cycling Co.
Visit the iconic lavender field at the Notre-Dame de Sénanque Abbey Smell the intoxicating fragrance of lavender at a distillery in Sault, the lavender capital of Provence Be treated to a tasting of Côtes du Luberon AOC wine Ride the Gorge de la Nesque within the UNESCO Mont Ventoux Biosphere Reserve
Arrival Details Departure Details
Airport City: Airport City:
Paris, France Paris, France
Pick-Up Location: Drop-Off Location:
Avignon Train Station Avignon Train Station
Pick-Up Time: Drop-Off Time:
10:30 am 12:00 pm
NOTE: DuVine provides group transfers to and from the tour, within reason and in accordance with the pick-up and drop-off
recommendations. In the event your train, flight, or other travel falls outside the recommended departure or arrival time or
location, you may be responsible for extra costs incurred in arranging a separate transfer.
Emergency Assistance
For urgent assistance on your way to tour or while on tour, please always contact your guides
first. You may also contact the Boston office during business hours at +1 617 776 4441 or
emergency@duvine.com.
Tour By Day DAY 1 Welcome to the Lavender Capital Our beautiful bike adventure begins with a transfer to Villes-sur-Auzon, a charming village in the region of Mont Ventoux and an ideal starting point for the Gorges de la Nesque. Fuel up with a seasonal Provençal lunch at a farm set in the middle of vineyards, followed by our bike fitting and safety talk. Our first ride will take us into the exceptional landscape of Gorges de la Nesque, a picturesque route that approaches Sault. In the lavender capital of Provence, we’re met with tidy rows of purple stretching as far as the eye can see and the unmistakable fragrance of lavender in bloom. Ride right to the hotel and take some time to settle in, or explore Sault before tonight's Provençal feast. Meals: Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Villes-sur-Auzon, Monieux, Sault Accomplished: 18 miles / 29 km, elevation gain: 2,939 feet / 896 meters Accommodations: Hostellerie du Val de Sault DAY 2 Shades of Red and Purple After breakfast with a view of Mont Ventoux, visit a lavender farm near Sault to get acquainted with the different varieties and uses of this soothing plant, followed by a much-anticipated ride through the lavender fields, forests, and mountain passes bordering the regions of Vaucluse and Luberon. We'll dine alongside locals in the peaceful town of Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, then it’s off to Roussillon to admire the boldly colored cliffs of the otherworldly ochre canyons. Opt to finish riding all the way to the hotel, or hop in the van for a quick lift to our home for the next two nights. Tonight’s dinner is at our favorite Provençal restaurant near Gordes. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Saint Christol d’Albion, Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, Roussillon, Joucas Accomplished: 25 miles / 41 km, elevation gain: 1,089 feet / 332 meters Longer Option: 30 miles / 49 km, elevation gain: 1,601 feet / 488 meters Accommodations: Le Mas des Herbes Blanches DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.
DAY 3 Three’s Company in the Luberon Begin with a traditional Provençal breakfast before today’s ride towards the “Golden Triangle” of Luberon. This trio of villages includes Bonnieux and its unmistakable church tower; Lacoste, where the weekly market is in full swing; and Ménerbes, made famous by Peter Mayle’s book A Year in Provence. At a domaine near Ménerbes, we'll discover Côtes du Luberon wines and sit down to a picnic prepared by our guides. This afternoon, you can keep pedaling through the Luberon Valley or hop in the support van headed straight to Gordes. The lavender field here is famous—it unfurls in a striking purple carpet that ends right at the doorstep of the Notre-Dame de Sénanque Abbey. Make a final push back to the hotel or hurry back in the van to take advantage of the spa or relax by the pool. Our final meal together will be a special evening at the hotel restaurant. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Bonnieux, Lacoste, Ménerbes, Gordes Accomplished: 20 miles / 32 km, elevation gain: 1,473 feet / 449 meters Longer Option: 36 miles / 58 km, elevation gain: 3,480 feet / 1,061 meters Accommodations: Le Mas des Herbes Blanches DAY 4 Au Revoir Provence! Spend your last morning as you prefer—linger over a leisurely breakfast or take a final spin through the countryside of Provence to bid farewell to its bright colors, rustic villages, and enchanting lavender fields. If you’re in the saddle, stop for a cappuccino in Murs and enjoy your accomplishment at reaching the very top of the Luberon. Our adventure concludes at the Avignon TGV train station where your guides see you off to your next adventure. Meals: Breakfast Destinations: Murs, Lioux, Croagnes Accomplished: 19 miles / 30 km, elevation gain: 1,578 feet / 481 meters DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.
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