Wine Cycling in Provence

Start your journey in the historic papal city of Avignon. Here you can stroll through the medieval city center, visit the Palais des Papes, or enjoy local restaurants and square life.

The first cycling day of the trip goes from Avignon to the charming town of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue – known as "the Venice of Provence". Then you continue through rural surroundings to the village of Venasque, designated as one of France's most beautiful.

Optional: Extra night in Venasque
Add an extra night in Venasque, one of France's most beautiful villages, and enjoy a bike ride through the surrounding landscape filled with vineyards, fruit orchards and small villages that have looked the same for centuries. You cycle along quiet roads with beautiful views. There are restaurants in both Mormoiron and Mazan, or you can bring a picnic and stop anywhere along the route.

Extra cycling: Venasque → Mormoiron → Malemort-du-Comtat → Mazan → Venasque | 27 km | ±300 m

You cycle through green valleys, small villages and past crystal-clear river branches from the Sorgue. The day ends in lively Bédoin at the foot of Mont Ventoux. There's an opportunity to make a detour to the spectacular Gorges de la Nesque (extra 35 km).

A flexible day with two different alternative loop routes: a shorter tour via Crillon-le-Brave or a longer one through wine villages and views towards Dentelles de Montmirail.
Option 1: 27 km, +330 m
Option 2: 40 km, +675 m

Today you cycle through several of the Rhône Valley's most famous wine regions: Vacqueyras, Beaumes-de-Venise and Gigondas. The tour ends in iconic Châteauneuf-du-Pape – a must for wine lovers.

Choose between a longer tour to the Roman city of Orange, or a shorter loop to the Oiselet islands. Both alternatives offer fine cycling paths and opportunities for wine tastings.
Option 1: 52 km
Option 2: 17 km

The last cycling day goes through Tavel, known for its rosé wines. The tour ends in Avignon where the bikes are returned.

Breakfast and departure on your own.