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Self-guided trip: Start any day April 15 through October 20. 7 nights/8 days Average daily mileage: 36 to 65 km (22 to 35 miles) with some hills Trip starts from and ends in Avignon. From 855 Euros per person based on double occupancy for the self-guided option Level: 2/3 (Easy/Moderate) A minimum of 2 riders is required for this tour. Solo rider's price on request. |
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Biking The Vineyards Of Côtes Du Rhône - 7 nights/8 days |
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| Day 1: Arrival in Avignon Check-in at your hotel. Visit Avignon at your leisure. Meeting with our local representative to go over itinerary. Briefing and distribution of materials. |
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| Day 2: Avignon - Orange 50 km or 31 miles with some climbs) Today's itinerary will take you to the Gard department on the right bank of the Rhône River. You'll bike in and around the town of Tavel, quite famous for its beautiful rose wines. Later in the day, you'll cycle through the vineyards of Lirac, which produce red, white and rose wines which are highly appreciated in the region... then it's on to world-renowned Chateauneuf-du-Pape before reaching Orange famous for its Roman monuments. The Roman Theater and the Roman Arch are definitely worth the short walk from your hotel! |
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| Day 3: Orange - Dentelles-de-Montmirail area (47 km or 29 miles) Leaving Orange behind and traveling north, you will be cycling through the countryside, old villages and their castles and of course... vineyards! It is a very picturesque ride. Of interest is Suze-la-Rousse where the "Université du Vin" is located. Overnight is in the scenic "Dentelles de Montmirail" area. |
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| Day 4: Rest or cycle through Dentelles-de-Montmirail area (36 km or 22 miles) Rest, bike, or do both... It is your choice! Our loop will take you through the scenic "Dentelles of Montmirail," an area covered with pine trees, oak trees, and vineyards: Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Beaumes-de-Venise. You will then return to your hotel. |
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| Day 5: Dentelles-de-Montmirail - Mont-Ventoux area (50 km or 31 miles) Crossing the "Dentelles-de-Montmirail" on quiet roads, you'll reach Vaison-la-Romaine, France's largest archaelogical's site. Its Roman excavated sites should not be missed. You'll soon be cycling in the foothills of Mont Ventoux, the "Giant of Provence." This area is also home to the "Côtes du Ventoux" wine and where your hotel is located. |
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| Day 6: Rest or cycle through the Côtes-du-Ventoux vineyards (55 km or 35 miles) Our loop will take you in the heart of the Côtes-du-Ventoux" vineyards. Contrasting landscapes, perched villages--such as Venasque--and the towering Giant of Provence will fill your "visual appetite." |
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| Day 7: Mont-Ventoux area - Avignon (65 km or 40 miles) The return to Avignon follows a lovely itinerary that provides you with superb views, many small villages, pleasant stops by gurgling fountains, and shady cafes. Overnight is in Avignon. |
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| Day 8: Departure After breakfast, depart Avignon at the time of your choice |
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| From 855 Euros per person based on double occupancy. This trip comes in two different options Option A: 6 nights in 3-star hotels (four being properties "of character" and have a swimming pool), 1 night in a 2-star hotel. One of the hotels is an actual wine-making estate.
Option A+: 2 nights in a 4-star hotel, 1 night in a 2-star hotel, 4 nights in 3-star hotels "of character”. All have a swimming pool (except in Orange). One of the hotels is an actual wine-making estate.
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| For further information or reservations: Please book it online or contact us at your earliest convenience as this trip is subject to hotel availability. Our e-mail address: info@cyclomundo.com |
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