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+1 888 396 5383 617 776 4441 [email protected] DUVINE.COM Europe / France / Provence Provence 4-Day Bike Tour From the Base of Mont Ventoux to the Heart of the Luberon © 2021 DuVine Adventure + Cycling Co. Browse the weekly market in Vaison-la-Romaine, where local producers offer fragrant soap, wheels of cheese, and intoxicating Provençal lavender Enjoy a Provençal meal at the lovely home of our local friend Become enraptured with breathtaking views from Provençal villages like Gordes and Séguret Wake to view of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains at our secluded boutique hotel Arrival Details Departure Details Airport City: Airport City: Paris or Marseille, France Paris or Marseille, 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 [email protected]. Tour By Day DAY 1 Welcome to Provence Your guides will greet you at the Avignon TGV train station, and the adventure begins! Toast to the trip ahead over a light, fresh lunch at our boutique hotel in the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains, followed by a bike fitting and safety talk. We'll set out for a first spin through the peaceful white stone villages nestled at the base Mont Ventoux, the famous peak dominating the landscape. Ride past olive trees heavy with fruit and rows of Côtes du Ventoux vineyards. Challenge yourself with the ride back to our hotel, or hurry back to the pool with a lift in the van. Back at the hotel, raise a glass of wine from La Verrière's own domaine before we enjoy dinner prepared for us by the chef. Meals: Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Crestet, Entrechaux, Mollans-sur-Ouvèze, Faucon Accomplished: 20 miles / 33 km, elevation gain: 1,135 feet / 346 meters Longer Option: 23 miles / 37 km, elevation gain: 2,132 feet / 650 meters Accommodations: La Verrière or Crillon Le Brave DAY 2 Winemaking Mecca in the Vaucluse Begin the day with a short spin to Vaison-la-Romaine, where we’ll stroll the cobbled streets, browse the weekly market, and marvel at the ancient Roman homes still standing in the village. The next part of our route is a magical ride through the vineyards with the Dentelles de Montmirail valley on our left. Challenge yourself with a climb to the perched village of Séguret, or keep pedaling south through a string of renowned winemaking villages, including Sablet and Gigondas. Here, we’ll pause for lunch and a well-deserved wine tasting. After lunch, keep riding the wine route: we’ll pass through Vacqueyras and Beaumes-de-Venise, a town synonymous with its sweet wine appellation. As the afternoon nears, choose to ascend the cypress- and pine-lined Col de Suzette or transfer back to the hotel. Tonight, tuck into a satisfying dinner at a restaurant in Crestet that’s buzzing with locals. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Vaison-la-Romaine, Séguret, Sablet, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes-de-Venise, Col de Suzette, Crestet Accomplished: 22 miles / 35 km, elevation gain: 830 feet / 253 meters Longer option: 37 miles / 60 km, elevation gain: 3,123 feet / 952 meters Accommodations: La Verrière or Crillon Le Brave DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 3 Entering Luberon Au revoir La Verrière! Today we leave the scenery of Ventoux behind and head southeast to enter the enchanting Luberon region. Skirt Ventoux’s foothills on the way to Malaucène and Bédoin—the famous starting points for cyclists preparing to climb this massif—and reach the hilltop village of Venasque by way of cherry trees and vineyards. After lunch, opt for a scenic climb or catch a ride directly to Gordes to explore one of the most beautiful villages in the Luberon. This afternoon, relax by the hotel pool or take advantage of the best spa in Western Europe. Our dinner tonight is in Joucas, where our friend Veronique welcomes us into her home for a Provençal meal that will be served on her charming terrace. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Malaucène, Bédoin, Malemort-du-Comtat, Venasque, Gordes, Gargas Accomplished: 23 miles / 37 km, elevation gain: 1,338 feet / 408 meters Longer option: 36 miles / 58 km, elevation gain: 2,982 feet / 909 meters Accommodations: La Coquillade DAY 4 Final Ride During this morning's ride, take one final spin in the countryside and say farewell to the magnificent Provençal scenery of olive groves and vineyards. After, your guides will transfer you to Avignon and see you off to your next adventure. Meals: Breakfast Destinations: St. Saturin-les-Apt Accomplished: 20 miles / 33 km, elevation gain: 1,358 feet / 414 meters DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications..