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Best of Provence Cycling Tour=>tour in modification for 2012

Best of Provence - a big title really considering all the great aspects to be found and experienced in this enchanting region of France! This tour is a combination of several of our tours with some longer riding in between in order to give a little bit of different places: Drome Provencale, Vaucluse, Luberon, Alpilles, Gard, and Rhone River areas. Discover some great wines, some amazing historical villages, pass through lavender fields, olive groves, and visit castles and art museums.

Place of departure is Avignon from where you have a superb central location to visit all the historical sites of the old city of Avignon. Looping through the charming countryside you finish back in Avignon near the Palais des Papes. Your itineraries are studied with care and patience ; they avoid the traffic and look up the highlights.

We offer a standard and very deluxe version of hotels, both options are great!

This is a self guided cycling tour, but you are not alone! Learn more!

I cannot begin to tell you what a postive and beautiful experience we had. The logistics ran like clockwork, leaving us free to enjoy French people, food, wine and countryside. Accomodations were better than expected and hotel staff were all delightful! I wantto go back...now!
- A. Urso

Itinerary

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DAY 1 DAY 2

Day 2: From Avignon to St Paul Les 3 Chateaux (67 km):
In the morning, ride through the vineyards of the renowned appellation "Cotes du Rhone" de Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and then continue on to Serignan du Comtat, then Rochegude before reaching St Paul in the lavender country. Night at Villa Augusta**** and dinner on your own in town. (B)

Villa Augusta

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St Paul les 3 Chateaux

Ideally situated in the heart of countryside, La Villa Augusta will charm you with the art of good l...

DAY 3

Day 3: St Paul to Bedoin (55 km): Today the ride is somewhat long but over flat to rolling country and will bring you in the village of Visan, ; then to Vaison la Romaine, built in the Middle Ages and with original Roman ruins of an ancient Roman village. Then to Bedoin where you will stay at Hotel des Pins*** just at the foot of the imposing Mont Ventoux. Dinner included. (B,D)

Hotel les Pins

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Bedoin

Blue, green, white... Mont Ventoux towers skyward watching over the hills and vineyards. At the foot...

DAY 4

Day 4: Bedoin to Gordes (47 km) with an option to ride to Roussillon and back to Gordes (68km): This itinerary will bring you through the village of Fontaine de Vaucluse before climbing to Gordes, your final destination. If you choose to go to Roussillon, you can discover the famous ochre colored soil that is mined and used in pigment to color homes locally and far away. Night at Mas des Romarins*** and dinner on your own. (B)

Le Mas Des Romarins

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Gordes

Le Mas des Romarins is a 19th century dwelling, full of warmth and built of dry stone walls, which h...

DAY 5

Day 5: Gordes to St Remy de Provence (48km): Today the itinerary takes you via Coustellet (Lavender museum) and then to melon-town Cavaillon. A short steep walk (or ride) will take you the top of the village of Eygalieres, a panoramic viewpoint from where you see the Durance River valley, Alpilles mountain range and the rock of Les Baux de Provence. Then finish your ride in St Remy de Provence, where you stay at Hotel Les Ateliers de l Images****. Dinner included. (B,D)

LES ATELIERS DE L'IMAGE

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Saint Remy de Provence

DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: A 4-star viewed through a different lens. In the center of Saint Remy ...

DAY 6

Day 6: St Remy to Avignon via Pont du Gard (73 km): Straight to Avignon is not so far, but to miss the fantastic site of the Pont du Gard would not be doing the Best Of! So, we take you on a route west of Avignon to see the Pont du Gard. Along the way you pass Graveson and Barbentane where you can visit the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet from the 10th century. Arriving in the afternoon in Avignon center, you can visit Avignon after check in to your hotel Cloitre St Louis****, dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis

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Avignon

Situated in a historical building dating back to the XVIth century, Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis Avigno...

DAY 7

Day 7: Departure Day. : Depart after breakfast on your own time. TGV trains to Paris or Paris CDG airport depart all day long. Extra nights possible, please inquire. (B)

General Tour Information

Best of Provence Cycling
6 Nights / 7 Days
Dates 2011
Season: April 1 -Nov 1
This tour can start any day of the week except Sunday. Note in July a 115 euro supplement applies per person.

Level - Level: 2-3 Moderate to Challenging

Day 2: rolling 67 km
Day 3: rolling 55 km
Day 4: rolling 47-68 km
Day 5: rolling 48 km
Day 6: rolling 73 km

Details
Arrival city is Avignon, which accessible via train from Paris or Paris CDG airport. 3 hours. Taxi from rail station to hotel is approx. 10 euros.

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What is self-guided touring?

Misc Info - Triple rooms occassionally available but only as double plus single. Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over.

Tour Map

	Total Distance: 311 km Level:2-3

Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

What's Included

The trip includes

Very comfortable country lodgings & deluxe hotels, 2 dinners and daily buffet breakfasts, all route maps and cue sheets, 1 GPS for Double Occupancys, site information, daily bag transfer, local bilingual emergency support, and technical support, orientation, equipment delivery delivery/pickup. We also include travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more.

Additional Night in Avignon: 160-380 euros for double room, subject to availability.

Tour Rates

Prices

Upgraded 3&4 star hotels
Double Occupancy:	tbd €/person
Single supplement: tbd €
Standard - 3 & 4 star hotels
Double Occupancy:	tbd€/person
Triple Occupancy:	tbd €/person
Solo Supplement:	tbd €
Single supplements with 2 or more travelers: tbd €

(convert rates from Euros)

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Bike Info

Bike Rentals:

105 euros (click to view) Scott Sportster P3/P4/P40 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included. Carbon road bikes available also see Cycling Classics for specs under Rental Bikes.
Carbon road bikes available in 2011, as well as children trailers.
Scott Sportster P3/P4/P40 hybrid rentals - the best rental bike available in the region!
Child Trailers - $TBD

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You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists. As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition and much more!

Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists, travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!

Recent Feedback on Provence trips: "We had a wonderful experience! We, often times, would take our own route, 'just a little road', and found many quaint, small villages! Our reception at each hotel was kind and cordial. Great memories -thanks!"

Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

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