We start at the rooftop bar in the Spanish coastal seaport of Bilbao overlooking the city skyline at twilight. You may make some time on your arrival to visit the 2nd of the famous Guggenheim Museums. From Bilbao, we begin our journey to France along the rugged Basque coastline through small fishing villages to arrive at the iconic seaside town of San Sebastian for Tapas and Sangria in the old town. Our green route inland toward the Pyrenees is carefully chosen for smooth quiet roads all the way with the option to bag the trophy climb of Col d’Aubisque on arrival to Lourdes.
This route was chosen to offer exceptional landscape and cultural experiences on a route that is not too challenging.
Highlights
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Guggenheim Museum
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San Sebastian Old Town
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Basque Culture
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Col d’Aubisque, Col du Soulour
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Coastal Roads and views
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Basque Hinterland

Arrival Details
5th June 2020
Fly into Madrid or Barcelona then fly or fast train to Bilbao. We suggest arriving a day early to recover and to visit the Museum.
Departure Details
11th June 2020
if not continuing: Fly from Pau or Tarbes or train from Lourdes to Toulouse or Paris airport.


10 days / 9 nights

Level: Intermediate

Distance: 900km

Price: $550/day (twin-share)
We Launch our second tour in the centre of Provence, the city of Avignon. We ride through white-blanketed mountains through lavender fields with Mont Ventoux teasing in the background. Provence is arguably one of the most beautiful regions of France with picturesque villages where historians, artists, and wine enthusiasts indulge. breathtaking scenery and delicious Provencal gastronomy.
From the experienced cyclist to the weekend peddler, our French Riviera & Provence tour offers an unforgettable experience to everyone with something unique to see down every road!
For the first few days, we ride through petite dry-stone buildings and picturesque villages in the hills to visit prime landmarks of the region, such as the home of Van-Gough in Saint-Remi, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, and Mont Ventoux (the monster of Provence).
We take time to enjoy the highlights of Provence before venturing south and along the hills and coastal rides of the French Riviera. You will tick off some of the world’s most iconic spots along the French Riviera, such as St. Tropez, Cannes, and Monaco. Our coastal portion is famous for notorious for clear beaches, rocky cliffs, warm summer winds and breathtaking views.
Select any date below the overall tour map below to view each days route individually.
Highlights
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Mediterranean coastline of southeastern France and its immediate hinterland.
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Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, St. Tropez, Cannes, Monaco and Nice
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French Riviera Coastline swimming and views
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Mont Ventoux and the Luberon
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Quaint roads of Provence with vineyards and fresh produce
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Towns of the rich and famous
Arrival Details
22nd July 2022
Fly to Nice (NCE) or Paris (CDG) and TGV to Avignon
Departure Details
31st July 2022
If not continuing: fly from Nice (NCE)


