Deep Provence

Avignon to Nice • 17 June to 27 June 2026

The Deep Provence tour invites you to experience the south of France at its best. Beginning in Avignon, you will ride through soft valleys, village roads and open countryside filled with lavender, olive trees and warm summer light. Each day offers a mix of gentle terrain and optional challenges.

Visit Avignon’s Papal Palace, the natural spring at Fontaine de Vaucluse, the home of Vincent van Gogh in Saint Rémy, and the famous lavender region around Gordes. Enjoy the slow pace of village life, long summer evenings and fresh regional food. For riders who want a challenge, Mont Ventoux is available with two ascent options.

This tour blends scenery, culture and relaxed movement. It is ideal for anyone who wants an atmospheric French summer on two wheels.

Modern wooden house surrounded by greenery on a hillside with mountains in the background.
A modern wooden house at the foot of green rolling hills with snow-capped mountains in the background, partially obscured by blurred tree branches.
Modern wooden house on a green hillside with mountains in the background during daytime.
A modern wooden house in a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and rolling green hills in the background.
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  • 10 nights

  • Moderate

    • Avignon walled city

    • Papal Palace

    • Pont du Gard

    • History of Nîmes

    • Fontaine de Vaucluse

    • Saint Rémy de Provence

    • Home of Vincent van Gogh

    • Gordes

    • Roussillon

    • Verdon Gorge

    • Mont Ventoux

    • Carrières des Lumières

    • Les Baux de Provence

Tour Inclusions

  • An airplane on the tarmac during sunset, with ground crew members and airport vehicles nearby.

    Arrival & Departure Transfers

    Our guides offer comprehensive assistance with bookings, transfers, travel details, and seamless airport pickups for your convenience.

  • A grey van parked on a mountain road with bicycles on its roof, overlooking a scenic mountain landscape with valleys and snow-capped peaks in the distance.

    On-Road Vehicle Support

    Benefit from dedicated on-tour mechanics, vehicle support, road leaders, and coaching throughout the journey.

  • A breakfast display with croissants on a black tray, jars of jam, honey, bottles of syrup, and a rolling pin with a pastry on a wooden cutting board.

    Breakfast & Day Snacks

    Enjoy daily buffet-style hotel breakfasts and day snacks tailored to the cycling itinerary.

  • Digital maps and trail graphs displayed on a laptop and smartphone screen showing hiking routes around a lake, with terrain and surface type statistics over a mountainous landscape in the background.

    Detailed Route Planning

    Choose from premium carbon road and e-bike rentals or bring your own bike for added flexibility.

  • Three cyclists riding on a mountain road with rocky terrain and green vegetation in the background.

    Bike Hire Available

    Choose from premium carbon road and e-bike rentals or bring your own bike for added flexibility.

  • A mountain road with tunnels and rock walls, surrounded by dense green trees and foliage.

    Daily Multi-Route Options

    Enjoy a variety of daily route options, tailored to different skill levels, offering flexible adventures for every rider.

  • A charming European-style house with outdoor dining tables and umbrellas in a lush garden setting under a bright blue sky.

    3-4 Star Accomodation

    Benefit from our established relationships with overseas partners, guaranteeing quality stays in hotels and bed-and-breakfasts for our clients' comfort.

  • Five people relaxing in an outdoor hot tub with mountains and trees in the background.

    Non-Cycling Activities

    Discover diverse non-cycling activities, ensuring there's something to pique everyone's interest and enjoyment during the tour.