Provence - Avignon to Châteauneuf du Pape

Avignon is the city where your cycling adventure begins. This is a beautiful city that is cool to explore. Avignon was the European Capital of Culture in 2000. Here you will find Place du Palais, Place de L’Horloge and Le Pont Saint-Benezet, which are all worth a visit. You’ll also find plenty of cafés and restaurants to visit in the city, offering fantastic food and drinks.

NOTE! Bike collection takes place at 09.00 on day two. However, on Sundays the bike pick-up is closed so if you arrive on a Saturday, bike pick-up will be at 17.00-18.00 on the same day.

Deposit fee is reserved on credit card when picking up bikes: 150€ for hybrid bike & 450€ for electric bike.

Today you will leave Avignon behind to set your sights on Venasque. You’ll pass the magical town of L’Isle sur la Sorgue, which is known as the Venice of Provence because of its maze of canals. Here you will also find many antique shops that are fun to look into. Enjoy lunch or a coffee in the town before getting back on your bike to head to Venasque. The town is at a slightly higher altitude which means you’ll have to do some light climbing to reach the village. Once there, you’ll be greeted by incredible views in one of the most beautiful villages in France.
43 km, +430 m, -200 m

During this day, the cycling route will go through a slightly more mountainous area. For example, you will cycle at the foot of Mont Ventoux and along the river Sorgue. The river flows through a lush landscape and also cools down the area on hot summer days. This makes the area ideal for growing grapes. The final destination of the day is the cosy village of Bédoin, which exudes the Provençal atmosphere.
30 km, +450 m, -390 m

Today’s cycle tour starts and ends in the village of Bedoin. You can now immerse yourself in Côtes du Ventoux country and enjoy pedalling through charming and atmospheric villages, all nestled idyllically under the mighty Mont Ventoux mountain. Wine has been made here since the first century AD and has been consumed – and written about – by popes and kings for centuries. The higher altitude of the grapes grown in this region gives rise to lighter, fruity white, red and rosé wines, which are a tasty distraction during your cycling tour of the region.

Today you can choose between two tours:

Bedoin – Crillon – Bedoin: 27 km +/-330m. On the way to Crillon, we recommend stopping for a walk in Bedoin, and perhaps lunch in Crillon le Brave, overlooking Mont Ventoux.

Bedoin – Suzette – Bedoin: 40 km +/-675m. A beautiful loop through vineyards, with villages like Lafare and Suzette. On the way back, the route crosses the Col de la Madeleine, with sweeping views of the Rhone Valley before descending back to Bedoin.

The charming villages of Beaumes-de-Venise (sweet Muscat) and Vacqueyras (red wines) are the first highlights of today’s tour in the Southern Rhone Valley. Along the way, you will pass several wineries where you have the chance to taste their wines. At the end of today’s tour, you will cycle up to the famous village of Châteauneuf du Pape.
52 km, +400m / -640m

Today you’ll have the opportunity to explore the area around Châteauneuf-du-Pape. You’ll visit the neighboring wine villages of Bédarrides, Courthézon, Orange, and Sorgues. If you prefer not to cycle too much, there are plenty of restaurants and cafés where you can stop to soak up the atmosphere.

If you wish, you can spend half the day at a vineyard. You can schedule the visit either in the morning or the afternoon; however, it’s not available on Sundays and is not included in the tour, so it must be booked in advance.

Today, you can choose between two circular routes:

Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Orange – Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 35 km, +/-230 m
A lovely loop to Orange and its ancient theatre: you’ll cycle along small country roads through vineyards and fields, with a few short stretches on bike paths. You’ll pass several wineries — perfect for a tasting stop! — including the renowned estates of Mont Redon and Solitude.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Île de l’Oiselet – Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 17 km, +/-30 m
A short ride around Châteauneuf-du-Pape, passing well-known estates and circling the small island of Oiselet before returning to the village. You can bring a picnic lunch and find a quiet spot to enjoy it on l’Île de l’Oiselet, or have lunch back in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Today’s journey, from Châteauneuf du Pape to Avignon, takes you along the Rhône River and across. You will cycle through typical Provençal villages and small country roads westwards to Tavel, France’s capital of rosé wines. You’ll cross the Rhône once more to reach Avignon, where you’ll spend your last night. +130m/-180m

Rented bikes will be returned before 18:00.

We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.

Avignon is the city where your cycling adventure begins. This is a beautiful city that is cool to explore. Avignon was the European Capital of Culture in 2000. Here you will find Place du Palais, Place de L’Horloge and Le Pont Saint-Benezet, which are all worth a visit. You’ll also find plenty of cafés and restaurants to visit in the city, offering fantastic food and drinks.

Today you will leave Avignon behind to set your sights on Venasque. You’ll pass the magical town of L’Isle sur la Sorgue, which is known as the Venice of Provence because of its maze of canals. Here you will also find many antique shops that are fun to look into. Enjoy lunch or a coffee in the town before getting back on your bike to head to Venasque. The town is at a slightly higher altitude which means you’ll have to do some light climbing to reach the village. Once there, you’ll be greeted by incredible views in one of the most beautiful villages in France.
43 km, +430 m, -200 m

During this day, the cycling route will go through a slightly more mountainous area. For example, you will cycle at the foot of Mont Ventoux and along the river Sorgue. The river flows through a lush landscape and also cools down the area on hot summer days. This makes the area ideal for growing grapes. The final destination of the day is the cosy village of Bédoin, which exudes the Provençal atmosphere.
30 km, +450 m, -390 m

The charming villages of Beaumes-de-Venise (known for its sweet Muscat wine) and Vacqueyras (famous for its red wines) are the first highlights of today’s ride through the southern Rhône Valley. Along the way, you’ll pass several vineyards and have the opportunity to taste their wines. At the end of the day’s stage, you cycle up to the famous village of Châteauneuf du Pape.
52 km, +400 m / -640 m

Today you’ll have the opportunity to explore the area around Châteauneuf-du-Pape. You’ll visit the neighboring wine villages of Bédarrides, Courthézon, Orange, and Sorgues. If you prefer not to cycle too much, there are plenty of restaurants and cafés where you can stop to soak up the atmosphere.

If you wish, you can spend half the day at a vineyard. You can schedule the visit either in the morning or the afternoon; however, it’s not available on Sundays and is not included in the trip, so it must be booked in advance.

Today you can choose between two circular routes:

Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Orange – Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 35 km, +/-230 m
A lovely loop to Orange and its ancient theatre: you’ll cycle along small country roads through vineyards and fields, with a few short stretches on bike paths. You’ll pass several wineries — perfect for a tasting stop! — including the renowned estates of Mont Redon and Solitude.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Île de l’Oiselet – Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 17 km, +/-30 m
A shorter ride around Châteauneuf-du-Pape, passing famous estates and circling the small island of Oiselet before returning to the village. You can bring a picnic lunch and find a quiet spot to enjoy it on l’Île de l’Oiselet, or have lunch back in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

After enjoying your breakfast, you will return to Avignon with the transfer included.