Trip Description Bike Week-End at the Heart of the Provence
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Trip description Bike week-end at the heart of the Provence Destination France Location Provence and Camargue Duration 2 days Difficulty Level Moderate Validity from February to November. De… Minimum age 12 Reference P0201 Type of stay centre based trip Itinerary From the heart of the Provence, the charming village of Séguret, classified among the "most beautiful villages in France", you ride through olive groves, vineyards and lavender fields to discover the emblematic villages of this little gem in Provence such as Sablet, Gigondas or Vaison-la- Romaine. In Vaison-le-Romaine you will discover the very beautiful Gallo-Roman remains, which testify to the power of the region during Antiquity. You taste In Vaison-le-Romaine you will discover the very beautiful Gallo-Roman remains, which testify to the power of the region during Antiquity. You taste the powerful wines of Gigondas and Sablet at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, these jagged rock formations that overlook the region. A perfect escape between nature and culture at the heart of Provence! Day 1 Day-trip to Vaison-la- Today’s round-trip leads you to Vaison-la-Romaine. You’ll bike by well-tended vineyards Romaine on quiet country paths. After pedaling up a small pass, you’re rewarded with great views of the valley below. You’ll soon reach the village of Saint-Roman-de-Mallegarde, a former outpost of the order of the Knights Templar. Continue riding along the Aygues River and Bike 40km then head to Vaison-la-Romaine. This city has a strong archeological history. You can see the remains of floors in mosaic, marble, marquetry. Marvel at the statues, ponds, atriums, and private thermal baths, all showing life in Roman times. After strolling through the medieval narrow streets, hop on your bike and return to your hotel in Seguret Day 2 Round-trip around You can either quietly enjoy the day at the pool and walk to the cute villages around or Séguret take the bike tour, which takes you up among the rocks of the "dentelles de Montmirail". This impressive rock towers over you as you cross the mountain to Beaume-de-Venise, the capital of Muscat wine. You will also explore the vineyards of world famous wines of Bike Altitude 34km ±300m Gigondas. Accommodation Category B You are accommodated in a *** hotel located in a Provencal farmhouse in the heart of its own vineyards. It has a restaurant with a beautiful terrace and a swimming pool, which will allow you to relax after the day of cycling. * Example of the type of accommodation Practical information To get to departure point: By train: TGV train to Orange. To plan your trip www.voyages-sncf.fr. FRom the train station you will have to take a taxi (20km) By car: You can park on site at your accommodation . Price description Category B 219 €/pers Double room fare 1 night in a *** hotel 1 breakfast 1 diner 2-day rental of a fully-equipped bike (packs, helmets, locks…) delivery of the bike directly to the hotel a road book with maps and descriptions of the routes the delivery and return of the bike local visitors' taxes 24h/24 hotline Extra for a single room 65 €/night Extra night in half-board (exept 05/30 - 09/15) 119 €/night Extra night in half-board (05/30 - 09/15) 139 €/pers Options E-bike extra (2 days) 25 €/pers RReduction if you take your own bike -55 €/pers Children discount (in the same room as 2 full rate participants): 0-4 year : -70% 5-11 year : -50% 12-17 year : -30% The package doesn''t include: the journey to the tour location the drinks the meals which are not included the entrance fee to sites insurances (optional) For more information or booking : www.levelovoyageur.com +33 (0)1 80 91 98 18 or [email protected].