La Provence À Vélo Dossier De Presse - 2016
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La Provence à vélo Dossier de presse - 2016 Vaucluse Tourisme www.provenceguide.com Leaving Mount Ventoux to the more athletic visitors, the Vaucluse saves its small country roads for families and nature lovers in search of discoveries. A real policy for developing cycling has been set up in this Provencal region. No fewer than 3 cycle paths and 35 routes are offered throughout the region. Managed by local networks, over 242 professionals (hotels, guest houses, campsites, wine merchants, res- taurants, bike hire companies, etc.) belonging to the “Accueil vélo” (“Welcome Cyclists”) charter line the routes and offer specialist services for cycle tourists. Press Contact: Valérie BISET Manager [email protected] -T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 06 Daniela DAMIANI [email protected] - T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 07 Valérie GILLET [email protected] - T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 08 Teresa STORM [email protected] - T. +33(0)4 90 80 47 04 Rendez-vous sur la photothèque en ligne de notre espace presse pour télécharger nos photos libres de droits en haute définition http://photo.provenceguide.com Page | 3 Sommaire 04 Map 05 Access 07 Vaucluse, Terre d'excellence du vélo 08 A network of more than 230 certified partners 10 Le mont Ventoux 11 Greenway - véloroutes 13 Themed routes Page 13 Balades romaines Page 17 De village en village Page 21 Le vignoble provençal à vélo Page 28 A vélo au fil de l'eau Page 32 Les ocres à vélo Page 38 La lavande à vélo 42 The great crossing of Vaucluse on mountain bike 45 La Grande Traversée du Vaucluse à VTT 48 Surf the web to optimise your pedalling experience 50 Agenda ©Maxime Coquard VAUCLUSE TOURISME – Dossier de presse «Vélo» 2016- Contact: Valérie BISET – T. 33 (0)4 90 80 47 06 [email protected] - www.provenceguide.com - http://presse.provenceguide.com Page | 4 Map VAUCLUSE TOURISME – Dossier de presse "Cycling in tne Vaucluse" 2016 http://www.provence-cycling.co.uk Press Contact: Valérie BISET – T. 33 (0)4 90 80 47 06 - [email protected] - http://presse.provenceguide.com Page | 5 Access By train Avignon direct from: Paris Gare de Lyon by high-speed TGV train (2h38) Roissy Charles de Gaulle by TGV (3h20) Frankfurt (D) by TGV via Strasburg and Lyon (7 hrs) Lille – Rennes – Nantes - Strasbourg Nice - Geneva – Brussels Amsterdam (Thalys in summer) NEW: extended service from London by Eurostar, direct to Avignon, now from 2nd May till December. By road Avignon is: 50 mins from Aix en Provence / 1 hour from Marseille / 30 mins from Arles / 2 hours from Lyon / 2 ½ hours from Nice By air Avignon direct from: Southampton (UK) with Flybe, from 21st May to 12th September 2015 Birmingham (UK) with Flybe, from 23rd May to 5th September 2015 London-City (UK) with CityJet, from end of June to end of August Avignon Airport: T. +33 (0)4 90 81 51 15 www.avignon.aeroport.fr or via the airports of Marseille (1 hour away) and Nimes (45 minutes away) Regional TER train + bike If you wish to take your bicycle in a high-speed TGV train, you must book a space for it at the same time as you book your own ticket. Bike spaces are limited. You can find out if your train has bike ac- commodation by visiting the main SCNF Voyages website (in French) and simulating your journey. If the service displays a bike icon, then, the train can carry bikes. Rate: €10/bike. Bus Set up by the Vaucluse Departmental Council, the TransVaucluse transport network is a collection of 34 lines that offer daily connections between 117 Vaucluse towns and villages, and 8 on-demand transport lines (by reservation on pre- vious day). Of these, 5 lines offer direct connections to the Avignon TGV railway station. Routes and timetables available at http://www.vaucluse.fr/2826-lignes-et-horaires-du-reseau-transvaucluse.htm Automated service T. +33 (0)4 90 16 15 14 Avignon Coach Station (PEM), 5 avenue Monclar - T. +33 (0)4 90 82 07 35 Ticket office open from 7am to 7.30pm from Monday to Saturday (excl. bank holidays). Apt Coach Station - T. +33 (0)4 90 74 20 21 Orange Coach Station - T. +33 (0)4 90 34 15 59 Bollène Coach Station - T. +33 (0)4 90 30 10 18 New: The bus which runs the 15.1 route Avignon-TGV – Apt has a bike rack for 8 bicycles. One daily trip (also possibility to put the bike away in the baggage hold). Information: T.33 (0)4 32 76 00 40 VAUCLUSE TOURISME – Dossier de presse "Cycling in tne Vaucluse" 2016 http://www.provence-cycling.co.uk Press Contact: Valérie BISET – T. 33 (0)4 90 80 47 06 - [email protected] - http://presse.provenceguide.com Page | 6 The Vaucluse, the ultimate cycling region The Vaucluse region proudly asserts its love of cycling, with Mont Ventoux at the heart of the department. This summit, which is the scene of some of cycling's greatest international achievements (Tour de France, Dauphiné Libéré etc), has long attracted cycling fans to the department, a land that has been richly blessed if you're a bike enthusiast. Its hills and plains, small country roads and dedicated cycle paths, elevated terrain, exceptional heritage and sites (Dentelles de Montmirail, Val de Sault with its expanses of lavender, the hilltop villages of the Luberon, the Pays des Sorgues river, the Côtes-du-Rhône vineyards), combined with an ideal Mediterranean climate, are perfect for cycling. Vaucluse, fully aware of these assets, has equipped and organised the region to appeal to bicycle tourists. The department is now crisscrossed with a range of marked routes (or paths that are currently being signposted), away from major roads. It's divided into four territories (the area around Orange and Châteauneuf du Pape, Mont Ventoux and surrounding area; the Luberon region and surrounding area and Isle sur la Sorgue and surroundings). Each itinerary is constructed around a carefully planned route and professionally approved service providers (renters, accommodation providers, restaurant managers etc.) The aim here is two-fold: to allow visitors to organise their own trip and enjoy a package stay, all available on a dedicated website: www.provence-a-velo.fr Vaucluse by bike today boasts: - more than 1,500 km of cycle paths suitable for all levels - more than 250 service providers, all signatories of the "accueil vélo" (cyclists welcome) charter, run by local networks in the Luberon, Pays des Sorgues, Mont Ventoux and Haut Vaucluse regions, offering special benefits and services to bicycle tourist customers. - an information and booking website www.provence-a-velo.fr, in French and English. In addition, the department supports multiple local cycling initiatives: museums, electric bikes, bike tours with guide commentary etc ... and a series of events devoted to the bike, spread throughout the year. ©Maxime Coquard VAUCLUSE TOURISME – Dossier de presse "Cycling in tne Vaucluse" 2016 http://www.provence-cycling.co.uk Press Contact: Valérie BISET – T. 33 (0)4 90 80 47 06 - [email protected] - http://press.provenceguide.com Page | 7 A network of more than 230 certified partners The Vaucluse “Welcome cyclists” charter set up through the region’s cycling policy incorporates over 230 approved professionals, led by local networks (see contact details at the end of this press kit). Restaurants, accommodation, bike hire, taxis, wine producers and cultural and leisure sites along with travel agencies are committed to offering goods and services suited to cycle tourists. You find them along each route. Services + Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, campsites, self- Vineyards and tourist sites: catering): • Bike parking available • Secure bike storage • Option to refill your water bottle free of charge • Bike repair kit at your disposal • At the wine estates, option to have your purchases • Bike washing facilities delivered to your accommodation or home • Laundry facilities (to wash and/or to dry your (shipping charges apply). clothes) • Taxis (transportation of people, bikes and luggage) • Parking space available for your vehicle while you • Delivery of your luggage to your accommodation are away • Transfer option for touring holidays (charges apply) • Contact with a bicycle hire shop or transport Bike rentals: company from the network • Assistance in the event of the breakdown of a hired • In hotels and guest houses: the option for a hearty bike (except puncture) breakfast from 7am and picnic basket • One way hire available • In campsites: tables and chairs, picnic room or covered picnic area • Transportation of people, bikes and luggage • In gites: option for “weekend” rental off season Tour leaders: (depending on availability). • Professional supervision suited to your level • The possibility to charge or change your batteries if (discover the region and practice techniques during you are riding an electric bike a half-day, full day or longer) Taxis (transportation of people, bikes and luggage) Restaurants and bars: • Delivery of your luggage to your accommodation • Fast food menu available (main course + dessert) Transfer option for touring holidays (charges apply) • Option to refill your water bottle free of charge www.provence-cycling.com Incoming travel agents that belong to the network offer bespoke holidays, independent or at fixed dates. See contacts on the last page of this press kit. VAUCLUSE TOURISME – Dossier de presse "Cycling in tne Vaucluse" 2016 http://www.provence-cycling.co.uk Press Contact: Valérie BISET – T. 33 (0)4 90 80 47 06 - [email protected] - http://press.provenceguide.com Page | 8 Le Mont Ventoux The magical mountain This vast limestone mountain, which stands alone in the middle of Provence, dominating the entire Vaucluse region, can be seen from far off.